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[continue reading...]Our Mission:
Great Education Colorado is a leading grassroots organization that is focused on increasing Colorado's long-term investment in education, from preschool through college. Through our web site, newsletters, speakers bureau and statewide network, we inform citizens about critical school funding issues, empowering them to be vocal and effective advocates for our schools and our children.
Where We've Been:
We've been across the state of Colorado collecting stories, conducting interviews, photographing, learning and teaching about the condition of Colorado's public schools. Please explore the links above and join us in our effort! Here are a few links to get you started: you can see a map to of the school districts we've visited by clicking here. Read about our School Stories where you can share your own experience. Or, read our journal of education news. Most importantly, though, join us today!
Featured Articles
Education Week’s Annual Quality Counts Data
Elsewhere, we've provided a visual representation of the fact that Colorado can't sink much lower in higher education funding as ...
Grassroots
B.E.S.T. Signing The Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Act will replace and repair crumbing schools throughout Colorado, providing tens of thousands of children in Colorado with schools that are safe, healthy and educationally enriching. BEST marks the most significant investment in Colorado school construction since statehood. Great Education Colorado is proud to have been part of [...]
Videos
Granny Recap Bringing some humor to the serious issue of school resources, “Granny”, played by Denver actress Amie MacKenzie, made her appearance on the Great Education Action website, the GEC blog, and in our newsletters. In the videos, Granny learned about the dismal state of school funding in Colorado from conversations with her grandson. From old textbooks, [...]
