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In a Post-Affirmative Action World, we must double down on public schools
When the Supreme Court ruled earlier this summer that institutions of higher education cannot consider race in their admission decisions, they undermined the concept of “affirmative action,” one of few well-established tools designed to acknowledge and rectify the continuing and tangible legacy of slavery, Jim Crow, and redlining. The term...
News from the Dome
When it comes to school funding at the Capitol this year, the watch words – or the words to watch out for – are "fully funded." Maybe you saw the Chalkbeat headline: "Gov. Jared Polis promises to fully fund Colorado schools within four years." While it's a positive development that the governor is committed...
Great Ed announces 2022 Public Education Voter Slate
https://youtu.be/ij5EakEZ3Us Click HERE or the image to learn more about each proposition! We're making it easy to navigate the MANY propositions on this year's ballot as they relate to PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORTERS!
11th Annual Great Education Colorado Luncheon
This year, the Great Education Colorado Luncheon will be a celebration of the community leaders whose efforts provide pathways for Colorado's students to find their passion, place and purpose in their careers – a critical component of Great Ed's vision of a Colorado where all students graduate prepared to “lead their best...
Statement of the Great Schools Thriving Communities Coalition on Initiative 63
August 8, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Tracie Rainey, CO School Finance ProjectRaineytracie@gmail.com 303-941-1633 Lisa Weil, Great Education Coloradolisa@greateducation.org 720-217-6239 Statement of the Great Schools Thriving Communities Coalition on Initiative 63 “It is with profound disappointment that we announce that we will not be submitting signatures for Initiative 63 to...
Initiative 63 Campaign Releases Polling Showing 2-1 Support for Measure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Tracie Rainey, CO School Finance Project July 22, 2022 Raineytracie@gmail.com 303-941-1633 Lisa Weil, Great Education Colorado lisa@greateducation.org 720-217-6239 Initiative 63 Campaign Releases Polling Showing 2-1 Support for Measure Measure to increase state funding for teachers without increasing tax rates will likely pass in November...
Latest Economic Forecast Shows that Colorado Needs, Can Afford Initiative 63
New data released by the state's economists today confirmed that Colorado's strong economic recovery will allow the state to increase funding for teachers annually by almost $1 billion without any increase in tax rates -- if voters approve Initiative 63. Recently released polling by Magellan Strategies indicates that, if given the opportunity, voters would overwhelmingly...
Great Schools Thriving Communities Coalition Launches Petition for Initiative #63 to Better Support Students & Teachers without Raising Tax Rates
Advocates: “Teachers: We see you. We appreciate you. Help is on the way.” Denver – Stating that Colorado voters should have the opportunity to decide whether they want to harness the state’s economic rebound to address Colorado's teacher shortage, the Great Schools, Thriving Communities (GSTC) Coalition this week launched their...
Great Schools Thriving Communities Coalition Files Measures to Help Districts Attract, Retain and Compensate Teachers, Without Raising Taxes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2022 CONTACTS: Tracie Rainey, CO School Finance Project Raineytracie@gmail.com 303-941-1633 Krista Spurgin, Stand for Children CO KSpurgin@stand.org 303-888-8824 Lisa Weil, Great Education Colorado lisa@greateducation.org 720-217-6239 Great Schools Thriving Communities Coalition Files Measures to Help Districts Attract, Retain and Compensate Teachers, Without Raising...
Colorado Superintendent Addresses Education Funding Issues
Superintendent Phil Qualman of Eagle County School District In a candid and well researched message to state leaders, Phil Qualman, Eagle County School District Superintendent, shares his perspective on what is TRULY going on in education and how proper funding is vital in order to make a difference. Here are...
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,...
Racist Roots of Tax Policy Webinars hosted by The Colorado Fiscal Institute
Tax policy isn’t race neutral. In fact, the history of its development shows us how it has been used explicitly as a tool for discriminating against people of color. Tax policy has been a powerful tool for shaping our country’s political, social, and economic landscape and has contributed to further...
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...
New News is Bad News: Quality Counts report gives Colorado an ‘F’ on School Spending
According to Education Week’s recently published Quality Counts 2020 Colorado's school funding system is, well, failing. Based on 2017 data, here are Colorado's stats: $3,033 below the national average in per pupil spending (was $2,703 in 2019) 44th in per pupil funding (down from 41st in 2019) 47th in the...
2019 Legislative Session: True or False?
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One. More. Week!
With one week to go, there is no shortage of crazy going on at the Capitol. The Governor’s office dropped a new bill on tobacco tax, the School Finance Act is quickly making its way through the Senate and House, and Committees are wrapping up for the year. School Finance...
What do the School Finance Act and $102 million have in common…?
So much happened this week, as we enter into the home stretch of this session. While there is a lot to celebrate in the world of school funding at the legislature, we still have our work cut out for us. Keep reading to learn more… The School Finance Act (SFA)...
This is not a drill!
Before we dive into this week’s legislative update, I want to remind everyone why we do what we do. Read the investigation and full report from The Colorado Sun here. Our students’ mental health is a top concern, and one of the major reasons we MUST continue to fight with...
One month to go!
With one month left in this year’s legislative session, this week was nothing short of eventful: the debrucing bills were up in their first committee hearings, the budget made its way through the House with some education wins, and Great Ed co-sponsored the Public Education Funding Lobby Day with over...