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This week, the Denver Public Schools Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC) held its second meeting, continuing the district’s discussion on student communication device policies, including bell-to-bell phone-free approaches, and how those policies intersect with accessibility, equity, and student safety. Below is a summary of key updates, testimony, and themes from the meeting: Public Comment Highlights Public commenters expressed […]
Colorado families now have a powerful new tool to advocate for effective phone-free school policies. Our Phone-Free Schools Action Center brings together everything you need to support bell-to-bell policies in your community. Whether you’re just learning about this issue or ready to contact your school board, you’ll find the resources and guidance to make your […]
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter where we’ll cut through the noise to bring you clear, timely updates on what’s moving and what it means for educational equity and efforts to increase opportunities for Colorado families. Get this newsletter in your inbox every week: Priority legislative update Momentum is building on one of […]
Stand for Children Associate Executive Director, Bri Buentello testified in opposition to HB26-1050, Optional Individualized Readiness Plan for School before the House Education Committee this week. Stand for Children Colorado testified against HB26-1050 because it would eliminate critical social-emotional monitoring for kindergarteners who appear academically ready but may still struggle with classroom skills like self-regulation […]
Denver Public Schools’ Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC) met for the first time on Tuesday January 27, to continue shaping recommendations for a districtwide cell phone policy. We wanted to share a quick update on what happened, what we’re hearing, and how it connects directly to our work on phone-free schools. As shown below, CDAC will meet […]
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter where we’ll cut through the noise to bring you clear, timely updates on what’s moving and what it means for educational equity and efforts to increase opportunities for Colorado families. Get this newsletter in your inbox every week: Legislation Update With the ceremonial dust settling, the Second […]
