High quality public education provides the foundation for
- strong property values
- a good quality of life
- qualified workers
- civic leaders prepared to lead
Community vitality and a vibrant economy are directly linked to our public schools. Great schools increase property values and serve as an economic engine for Colorado. Public schools play a crucial role in the growth, safety, health and well-being of our state.
In short, great schools help to create thriving communities for Coloradans.
The Colorado teacher shortage crisis has been front-and-center in the news. This recent article from Chalkbeat Colorado provides a good overview on the issue:
Colorado education leaders are zeroing in on three broad ways to curb the state’s teacher shortage:
- increasing compensation,
- improving preparation and training, and
- “lifting the profession.”
Strategic plan is released to address the teacher shortage in Colorado. Read more about it here.
According to a study from the New American Economy, Colorado had 15.3 openings for every unemployed worker in STEM fields in 2016. (Denver students learn about careers in STEM, Denver Post)
Learn more about Colorado’s shortage of construction workers in this Denver Post article — Blueprint for building crisis: Colorado has massive shortage of construction workers.
Students learn first-hand lessons from an industry expert, as well as in-depth lessons on culinary and business skills that prepare the teens for jobs in restaurants, hotels and beyond after they graduate.
More than 1,000 students are on the wait list at Warren Tech in Jeffco Public Schools.
Education And Civil Rights
Dr. Joyce Brooks shares her own life story linking the fight for civil rights and the critical role education plays.
Parent Speaks To Funding Issues In Colorado
Parent and education advocate Julie Keim shares why she joined the Colorado Education Network.
Every Child Deserves A Quality Education And A Fair Shot At Their Dreams
Parent and education advocate Maisha Fields explains why she joined Colorado Education Network and the importance of using our network to advocate for equitable funding for all Colorado students.
Public Education Supporter Speaks To The Need To Support All Districts
Parent and public school supporter, Sean Burke, explains why he joined the Colorado Education Network.
Adequate and equitable funding for all 178 school districts in Colorado
This school district administrator and parent explains why she cares about education in Colorado and why she joined the Colorado Education Network.
