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A Word to Prowers County

Hello, Prowers County! As many of you know, for the last few weeks I have been collecting petition signatures to get Proposition 195 on the November state ballot. A LOT of you have patiently listened to me talk about how this small change to the Colorado income tax rate, slightly...
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Easy as ABC

While chromebooks are being collected, graduation commencements are pomp and circumstance, and end of year lessons become reflective, the flame is still being fanned for public education.  Some Colorado school boards are still meeting this June and this will be the final opportunity to be heard before plans to enjoy...
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New (and Exciting) Math: 135 + 195 = Fully Funded Public Schools in Colorado

Here’s what Great Ed knows after two decades of advocating for public education:  Coloradans believe in public education and want our schools to provide for well-resourced teachers, individual support, and effective programs that prepare students to succeed in careers, civic life, and life-long learning. Colorado’s outdated constitutional tax structure has...
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Advocates Network Virtual Monthly Meeting

Great Education Colorado's Advocates Network meets every second Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm to hear from you and share opportunities where you can take action as an advocate for adequate and equitable funding for Colorado's K12 public schools! In each meeting, we listen to different perspectives, learn about current...
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