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RAFT Volunteer Day

Post Date September 24, 2009

Was on Oct. 4th 3-5pm

The first Great Education Colorado Volunteer Day was at the Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT), which provides a tangible, effective way to help kids and teachers.  We did the set-up work. You put together low cost electric circuit kits and DNA models for teachers who need hands-on, interactive student experiences at bargain basement prices.  All materials were donated from businesses who would normally discard the items.  It’s a WIN/WIN for everyone! Check out our photos over on Flickr.

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Great Education & Building Excellent Schools

Post Date August 28, 2009

On August 13, 2009, the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Program kicked off at the State Capitol and in Hooper, CO at Sangre de Cristo Elementary School after the financing was secured to start constructing four brand new state of the art buildings in the San Luis Valley, replacing schools built in the 1920s. BEST marks the most significant investment in Colorado school construction since statehood. In this clip, State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, who helped design and pass the BEST program, discusses Great Education Colorado’s …

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Great Education Video Star Declared Funny

Post Date August 16, 2009

Congrats to Sam Adams, comedian, sports guy and Great Ed Video star, who defeated all comers in the amateur competition at the Great American Comedy Festival.

Even better, Sam was invited to compete with the pros, and has advanced to the finals at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk, Nebraska.

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2009 Auction Item Program

Post Date August 01, 2009

Auction Tables Close at 6:30pm
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Babolat Drive 107 tennis racquet

Babolat Xtra Sweetspot 105 tennis racquet

Babolat racquet bag

HEAD Prestige Pro Microgel tennis racquet

HEAD Women’s Series Cross Bow tennis racquet

Prince EX03 Blue 110 tennis racquet

Prince EX03 Ignite Team 95 tennis racquet

Tennis Lesson with pro Jeff Salzenstein

Denver Tennis Club – Junior membership

JCC Tennis – Family and Individual memberships

Meadow Creek Tennis Club – 6 month membership

Colorado Athletic Club

One, Two and Three Month memberships

DU Coors Fitness Center  – 5 pass admissions

Greenwood Athletic Club – 5 pass admissions

LAX World – …

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Tell Us Your School Story

Post Date July 02, 2009

We are collecting what we call “School Stories.” Video interviews, written narratives, photographs, and online surveys. Please use this form below to share your story with Great Education Colorado and your fellow Coloradoans. Have a photo? Video? Upload it, too! And be sure to read some of the comments below.

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If we do not prepare our children …

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Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors

Post Date March 01, 2009

We are so grateful to all our sponsors, please check out what they have to offer and give them a big thumbs up at the event!

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Family swag and auction gems

Post Date January 31, 2009

Come for the cause, stay for the food and fun, leave with some great goodies — a Kentwood grocery bag with an Ink! Coffee gift card, water bottle, coupons and more. And did we mention the silent auction items? Three- six- and twelve month memberships to athletic clubs, museums, car washes, and Swallow Hill Music; high-quality tennis racquets; Chipotle family meal cards (you know you’ll eat there anyway), a birthday party for 20 at Little Monkey Bizness, monthly coffee for a year from Peet’s, and much, much more!

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International Cuisine at the Open

Post Date January 30, 2009

There will be food for every taste and the pickiest of eaters at this year’s Festival. From Noodles & Co. pasta to California Pizza Kitchen brownies, we’ve got every course covered. Our sponsoring vendors also include: Sam Taylor’s BBQ, Dominos, Saucy Noodle, Kona Grill, Bombay Clay Oven, Peter’s Chinese and Starbucks. Thirsty? No worries. Whole Foods and Del Norte Brewing Co. are providing the beverages. It’s an offer you can’t refuse. Click on the tennis racquet over there to the right to register now …

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Cupcakes / Class Size

Post Date April 28, 2008

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Video Background: “Cupcakes/Class Size”

The Facts Behind the Video

Fact: Colorado Spends $1034 less per pupil than the national average.

Source: Education Week, Quality Counts 2008, Finance Data

Per-pupil spending adjusted for regional cost differences, based on National Center for Educational Statistics data.

Fact: Colorado ranks 38th nationally in student-teacher ratios.

Source: Education Week, Quality Counts 2008: Teacher Quality (Page 6)

Based on U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data, 2005-06.

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