Great Education Colorado, Denver Chapter

Amendment 80 will be on the Colorado ballot in November. It would open the door for spending public dollars on private schools. Colorado already underfunds our public schools. Vouchers is the last thing we need.

Looking for folks from every school districts to take simple action to defeat it.

Orientation: Beating Back Amendment 80 The vast majority of Colorado and District 6 voters agree: public dollars belong in public schools. Unfortunately, that fundamental value is under threat from special interest big donors that put Amendment 80 on the ballot, which would open the door to vouchers- taking money out of underfunded publi...

Help us spread the word!!

Your ballot is on the way -- and public education is on it. Help us spread the word about this year's Public Education Voter slate. Learn more here: https://www.greateducation.org/public-education-voter/

We were moved by this eloquent letter that was drafted by a former school board member and circulated by number of respected civic leaders and former elected officials. We wanted to share it and give others the ability to easily add their names in these critical last days of the election.
https://greateducation.salsalabs.org/amendment73/index.html

Inequality has risen in every state since the 1970s and, in most states, it has grown in the post–Great Recession era. Where do you think Colorado stands? https://www.epi.org/publication/the-new-gilded-age-income-inequality-in-the-u-s-by-state-metropolitan-area-and-county/

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Find us and our friends out supporting increased public school funding and at some of the upcoming events listed here: www.greatschoolsthrivingcommunities.org/events

: Look how much fun we have rallying our partners and supporters around funding public education. Counting down to fall 2018 and our next Great Education Colorado Luncheon!

"A quality education system will ensure our economic future, our quality of life, and improve opportunities for our children." via >> Just-Released Economic Data Finds Improving Education in Colorado Would Generate Billions for the Economy: ow.ly/XuQN30k9iM7

Investing in public schools means investing in engaged students like the ones from 's Promise Stories. Haven't seen these yet? Sign up and read more about and the Promise of Colorado here: www.coloradoeducationnetwork.org

As Coloradans, we can exercise our people power by signing and carrying petitions to support citizen’s ballot initiatives like to increase funding for our Colorado public schools. !

Did you know that nearly three in four Colorado jobs will require a credential beyond a high school diploma? We rally around our students and celebrate the importance of higher education.

Did you know? Trauma-informed classrooms provide a safe and stable learning environment for kids. Learn more about Grand Junction School District 51's effort to support students here: http://ow.ly/ZZOY30k1chS