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Great News: The Proponents of “Slash & Burn” Ballot Measures Just Blinked
In the last few Colorado elections, voters have been faced with a number of “slash and burn” ballot measures – that is, initiatives that slash taxes (disproportionately for the wealthy) and threaten to burn down the public services that make our communities thrive. This year is no different. Initiatives 50...
Great Ed says YES on Prop HH
Our Mantra: Public Education is on the Ballot in 2023. Vote as if your schools and communities depend on it. TLDR: Great Ed has endorsed Proposition HH, a measure that will provide homeowners with welcome property tax relief without hurting schools. Under certain conditions, Prop HH may result in additional...
Director of Multicultural Organizing
Job Description: Great Education Colorado drives educational excellence for all Colorado students by harnessing the power of grassroots activism and diverse, inclusive coalitions to stimulate adequate and equitable investment in all Colorado public schools, students,and teachers. Our vision is one where all Colorado children — regardless of where they live,...
Colorado Gives Day 2020 – A letter from Joyce Brooks
Join one of the largest one-day giving movements in the country. Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 8, and features a $1 million Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, increasing impact and the value of every dollar donated. Colorado Gives...
Great Ed in the News in 2018
The following media articles included a Great Ed mention in 2018: [one_half] [one_half] Voters approve additional public education funding in several states (Think Progress, November 7, 2018) Colorado Amendment 73, Tax Increase For Public Education, Has Failed (Colorado Public Radio, November 6, 2018) Amendment 73: Voters to decide on education...
Most Popular Great Ed Facebook Posts in 2018
Most Popular Great Ed Facebook Posts in 2018: #10 So excited to share this news from Great Schools, Thriving Communities!!! Read about their history making signature gathering efforts here. (Read post) #9 95% of teachers in rural districts don’t make enough salary to meet the cost of living. #YesOnAmendment73 can...
Great Ed endorses Great Schools, Thriving Communities ballot initiative
The Wait is Over...We Need Your Support! Our public schools are the pillars of thriving communities throughout Colorado. To keep it that way, we must give every student access to the effective opportunities and supports they need for success in college, career and life, such as inspiring teachers, rigorous and...
School Funding Initiative is a Possibility This November
Did you hear? Better school funding could be on the statewide ballot this year! Maybe you saw one of the articles from late last week — Coloradans seeking more school funding inch closer to 2018 ballot or Education tax plan has merit. We couldn't be more excited that two concerned citizens, DJ Anderson and Martha Olson, stepped up to...
Great Ed In the News in 2017
The following media articles included a Great Ed mention in 2017: [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last]Local voters approved several big money measures for schools this election — including in places you might not expect (Chalkbeat Colorado, November 10, 2017)[/one_half_last] [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] How the Kochs are trying to shake up public schools, one...
Most Popular Great Ed Facebook Posts in 2017
Most Popular Great Ed Facebook Posts in 2017: 10 - Want to understand why Colorado has one of the strongest economies in the nation yet... "Colorado hospitals will lose more than a half-billion dollars, schools will get $75 million less for classrooms and taxpayers won’t see TABOR refunds in 2018 as...