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Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive. You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Legislation of Interest HB24-1133, Criminal Record Sealing & Expungement Changes, addresses issues raised through […]
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive. You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Legislation of Interest HB24-1003, Opiate Antagonists and Detection Products in Schools, expands upon current […]
The Stand Colorado team joined our Center for High School Success partner school, Englewood High School, for their celebration of ninth grade students on-track to graduate this semester. This celebration is one part of their successful Ninth Grade Academy. Englewood has been implementing a 9th grade success approach in partnership with the Colorado Center for […]
The need for mental health supports for Colorado children is greater than ever before, and the legislature is considering legislation to help. SB24-001, will continue indefinitely, the “I Matter” youth mental health services program which provides up to six free therapy sessions and reimburses participating licensed therapists. SB24-001 was just passed by the Senate Health and Human […]
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive. You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Legislation of Interest SB24-001, Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program, which will continue the “I […]
Pamela Kaspar is an educator and mental health provider in DPS. She is a parent and Stand Advocacy fellow. In this blog, she shares why strengthening language justice to better support families and students in DPS will positively impact the mental well-being of students and families. Our team is currently working to ensure DPS educators […]
