Here is a collection of stories collected from Lewis Palmer School District #38, highlighting how cuts affect all aspects of our kids’ educations.

On November 13th, 2009, Great Education Colorado delivered testimony in front of the Colorado General Assembly Joint Finance Committee. Cheryl Wangeman, CFO of Lewis-Palmer Schools, and Glen Gustafson, CFO of Colorado Springs School District 11, discuss their unique perspectives on the state of school finance in Colorado.

Linda Greeley, Library Media Specialist for Palmer Lake Elementary School, discusses the need for more computers in her school compared with former libraries where she has worked.

Linda Greeley, Library Media Specialist at Palmer Lake Elementary School, discusses the trickle-down effects of state budget cuts on education.

Cathy Wilcox, a parent in Lewis Palmer School District, describes how Colorado is losing a lot of marketing value due to the cuts to education.

Cathy Wilcox, a parent in Lewis Palmer schools, discusses the challenges of today due to budget cuts across the state of Colorado.

Sue Huissman, a parent and grantwriter in Lewis Palmer schools, discusses how her district is forced to use grant funding in the midst of budget cuts.

Sue Huissman, a parent and grantwriter in Lewis Palmer, discusses the out of pocket expenses of parents and teachers in the classroom.

Bret Mischlich, a teacher with Lewis Palmer Schools, discusses how cuts have affected electives across the district

Veta Stock, a counselor with Lewis Palmer Schools, discusses the enrichment that kids find at school.

Veta Stock, a counselor with Lewis Palmer Schools, discusses how children are our greatest natural resource.