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Help Us Get It Done

Get It Done! is a collaborative campaign urging the Colorado legislature to take bold and concrete action to implement the recommendations of two school finance adequacy studies that were presented to state representatives in January 2025.

“Getting It Done” means using the studies as a catalyst for action to ensure that public schools have the resources necessary to help all students succeed. It means rejecting the idea that Colorado’s underfunding of schools is inevitable. It calls on legislators and voters to step up to the challenge of finally doing right by Colorado’s students.

Through community engagement and collaboration, Get It Done amplifies individual voices into collective power, making real change possible.”

Core Values:

Inform

We provide clear, actionable insights that break down complex issues and empower advocates to take meaningful action. Knowledge is the foundation for driving change in education funding.

Include

Advocacy is stronger when all voices are heard. We create inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives shape solutions and build a united movement.

Impact

Real change happens through measurable results. We focus on turning advocacy efforts into tangible outcomes, from policy wins to increased funding.

Inspire

Personal stories and a shared vision fuel action. By fostering hope and collective ambition, we motivate communities to believe in and work toward a brighter future for all students.

Classroom Corner

While you don’t need to be a school finance expert to participate in Get It Done!, we know there are some folks out there who like to feel well-informed before taking on any advocacy. Here are some suggestions for places to start:

Advocacy Tiers

It’s going to take all of us to demand and deliver fully, fairly funded public schools across the state. Our goal with the Get It Done! campaign is to offer a variety of resources for participants with various levels of knowledge and experience. We also built a tiered structure for engagement to allow folks to join however they can and encourage increased participation over time. Whatever your background and capacity, there’s a place in this fight for you.

Each action you take as part of the Get It Done! campaign – completing an online action, attending a monthly Advocates Network meeting, making a donation, etc. – will earn you more points. Accruing more points comes with fun benefits and opportunities for recognition. When you gain enough points to reach the Action Ambassador level, you will be invited to take on a leadership role within Get It Done! We will guide you through this process – be sure to check your email, including your promotions or spam inbox, for next steps from us.

Take Action

Thank you for helping us Get It Done! Here are a few action items to get you started. You will get more regular updates on actions by officially joining the campaign, attending our monthly Advocates Network meetings, or joining Public School Strong Colorado.

Officially join the Get It Done! Campaign

Join Public School Strong Colorado and join or create a Public School Strong group for your local school district

Email your state legislators to demand action on the adequacy studies

Request a presentation from Great Education Colorado for your organization, PTA, book club, or other community group to learn about Get It Done!, Public School Funding 101, and/or the Every Student Welcome Network

Make a donation to support Get It Done!

Share Your Story

We invite you to stay connected with Get It Done! by following us on social media and signing up for the Great Education Colorado newsletter. We also hope you will share your story to encourage others to join Get It Done!

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Sign up for our newsletter

Share your reason for advocating for fully, fairly funded public schools on your own social media accounts – feel free to use some of our graphics from the Get It Done! Toolkit

Fill out this form (link coming soon) to permit us to share your story on our own social media or at Get It Done! events

Tiered Individual Advocacy

Whatever your background and capacity, there's a place for you!

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Change Maker

Activities for Change Makers include signing up for Get It Done!, attending Advocates Network meetings, and taking action online.

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Policy Pathfinder

Activities for Policy Pathfinders include attending a Get It Done! orientation, joining Public School Strong, and scheduling a presentation.

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Friendly Fundraisers

Activities for Friendly Fundraisers include making a donation and recruiting a friend to donate.

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Action Ambassadors

Activities for Action Ambassadors include meeting with legislators, promoting a school board resolution, and leading a local team.

Get it Done Partners

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