

{"id":754,"date":"2022-07-13T16:29:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/?page_id=754"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:23:12","slug":"our-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"h-our-stories\">Our Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  class=\"ultp-post-grid-block wp-block-ultimate-post-post-list-1 ultp-block-ba2e5d  \"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\" ><div class=\"ultp-loading\"><div class=\"ultp-loading-blocks\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;\"><div style=\"left: 0;top: 0;animation-delay:0s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 21px;top: 0;animation-delay:0.125s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 0;animation-delay:0.25s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 0;top: 21px;animation-delay:0.875s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 21px;animation-delay:0.375s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 0;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.75s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 42px;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.625s;\"><\/div><div style=\"left: 21px;top: 42px;animation-delay:0.5s;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-heading-filter\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-filter-in\"><div class=\"ultp-filter-navigation\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-items-wrap ultp-block-row ultp-block-column-3 ultp-pl1a-style1 ultp-post-list1-layout1\"><div class=\"ultp-block-item post-id-4918\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-heading\"><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/national-voter-registration-day-are-you-ready-to-vote\/\" >National Voter Registration Day: Are You Ready to Vote?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta- ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nSep 15, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-comment ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M20 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5v4l5-4H20a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n0<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/national-voter-registration-day-are-you-ready-to-vote\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"National Voter Registration Day: Are You Ready to Vote?\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/voteimage.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\">This National Voter Registration Day, we&#8217;re encouraging you to take a few minutes to make sure you\u2019re ready to vote this election day, November 3, 2026. The leaders elected this November will make decisions that affect Colorado students, families, and communities. Voting is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard and [&hellip;]<\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-readmore\"><a aria-label=\"National Voter Registration Day: Are You Ready to Vote?\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/national-voter-registration-day-are-you-ready-to-vote\/\" >Read More<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m12 20.5 8.5-8.5m0 0L12 3.5m8.5 8.5h-17\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item post-id-4920\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-heading\"><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-colorado-announces-2026-general-election-endorsements\/\" >Stand for Children Colorado Announces 2026 General Election Endorsements<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta- ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nSep 4, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-comment ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M20 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5v4l5-4H20a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n0<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-colorado-announces-2026-general-election-endorsements\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"Stand for Children Colorado Announces 2026 General Election Endorsements\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/Voter-Resources.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\">Stand for Children Colorado Announces 2026 General Election Endorsements We&#8217;re proud to endorse candidates and ballot measures in the 2026 General Election that will help build stronger schools, support students and families, and create a brighter future for Colorado. After reviewing candidates&#8217; positions and priorities, Stand for Children Colorado is proud to endorse the following [&hellip;]<\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-readmore\"><a aria-label=\"Stand for Children Colorado Announces 2026 General Election Endorsements\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/stand-for-children-colorado-announces-2026-general-election-endorsements\/\" >Read More<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m12 20.5 8.5-8.5m0 0L12 3.5m8.5 8.5h-17\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item post-id-4907\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-heading\"><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/qa-why-these-skills-matter-more-than-ever-for-ninth-graders\/\" >Q&amp;A: Why These Skills Matter More Than Ever for Ninth Graders<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta- ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nSep 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-comment ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M20 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5v4l5-4H20a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n0<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n6 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/qa-why-these-skills-matter-more-than-ever-for-ninth-graders\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"Q&amp;A: Why These Skills Matter More Than Ever for Ninth Graders\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/Jen-G-skills-wheel-qa-4.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\">In our recent blog, Beyond Grades: Understanding the Skills Behind Student Success, we explored how the Center for High School Success (CHSS) Skills Wheel helps schools identify and support the skills students need to thrive in ninth grade and beyond. To dive deeper, we spoke with our colleague, Jen Gallegos, Southwest Director at CHSS, about [&hellip;]<\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-readmore\"><a aria-label=\"Q&amp;A: Why These Skills Matter More Than Ever for Ninth Graders\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/qa-why-these-skills-matter-more-than-ever-for-ninth-graders\/\" >Read More<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m12 20.5 8.5-8.5m0 0L12 3.5m8.5 8.5h-17\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item post-id-4890\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-heading\"><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/the-skills-behind-ninth-grade-success\/\" >The Skills Behind Ninth Grade Success<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta- ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nAug 26, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-comment ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M20 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5v4l5-4H20a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n0<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n4 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/the-skills-behind-ninth-grade-success\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"The Skills Behind Ninth Grade Success\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/skills-wheel.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\">As students return to classrooms across Colorado, educators are focused on helping them start the year strong. For ninth graders, that matters more than ever. We know ninth grade is a pivotal year. Students who successfully complete ninth grade on track are significantly more likely to graduate from high school, while students who struggle during [&hellip;]<\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-readmore\"><a aria-label=\"The Skills Behind Ninth Grade Success\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/the-skills-behind-ninth-grade-success\/\" >Read More<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m12 20.5 8.5-8.5m0 0L12 3.5m8.5 8.5h-17\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item post-id-4842\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-heading\"><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/from-policy-to-practice-the-next-chapter-for-phone-free-schools-in-colorado\/\" >From Policy to Practice: The Next Chapter for Phone-Free Schools in Colorado<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta- ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nJul 2, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-comment ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M20 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5v4l5-4H20a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n0<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n3 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/from-policy-to-practice-the-next-chapter-for-phone-free-schools-in-colorado\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"From Policy to Practice: The Next Chapter for Phone-Free Schools in Colorado\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/Cell-Phone-Free-Schools_Guide-for-Educators.FINAL1113-pdf.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\">July 1 marked an important milestone for Colorado schools. Every school district in the state has now adopted a student cell phone policy, following the passage of Colorado&#8217;s phone-free schools law. Over the past two years, educators, families, students, school board members, and community leaders have engaged in thoughtful conversations about how to create learning [&hellip;]<\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-readmore\"><a aria-label=\"From Policy to Practice: The Next Chapter for Phone-Free Schools in Colorado\" href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/from-policy-to-practice-the-next-chapter-for-phone-free-schools-in-colorado\/\" >Read More<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m12 20.5 8.5-8.5m0 0L12 3.5m8.5 8.5h-17\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-item post-id-4517\"><div class=\"ultp-block-content-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-entry-heading\"><h3 class=\"ultp-block-title \"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/dps-now-a-statewide-leader-in-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-policy\/\" >DPS Now A Statewide Leader in Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policy<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"ultp-block-meta ultp-block-meta- ultp-block-meta-icon\"><span class=\"ultp-block-date ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M3 5.5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-14ZM8 2v3m8-3v3M3 9h18\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nJun 9, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-comment ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M20 4H4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5v4l5-4H20a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V6a2 2 0 0 0-2-2Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n0<\/span><span class=\"ultp-post-read ultp-block-meta-element\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M4 5v14a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h13V8H7a3 3 0 0 1-3-3Zm0 0a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h13M7 5h10\"\/>\n  <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M9.5 18.5v-3.092a3 3 0 0 1 .504-1.664l1.219-1.828a.934.934 0 0 1 1.554 0l1.22 1.828a3 3 0 0 1 .503 1.664V18.5m-5-2.5h5\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n2 min read<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-image ultp-block-image-opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/our-stories\/dps-now-a-statewide-leader-in-bell-to-bell-cell-phone-policy\/\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  alt=\"DPS Now A Statewide Leader in Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policy\"  src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/Bell-to-Bell-Cell-phone-Policy.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-content\"><div class=\"ultp-block-excerpt\">Denver, Colorado &#8211; Tonight, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone policy for their full instructional day for every student in the district. 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