
April 5, 2026
Sheridan educators started striking April 2 after voting overwhelmingly in favor due to stalled negotiations with district leaders. Teachers demand contract reinstatement along with greater recognition for staff while receiving broad community backing.
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April 1, 2026
Sheridan Educators Association members began striking after months without a contract renewal from Sheridan School District leadership. Union leaders demand contract reinstatement, full union recognition, and policy changes supporting student stability.
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March 19, 2026
Educators from across Colorado met at the Capitol during Educators of Color Lobby Day to address school funding shortfalls and low retention rates among educators of color. Participants spoke directly with lawmakers about their experiences in classrooms statewide.
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March 12, 2026
A bill allowing voters to decide on lifting Colorado's school funding cap has cleared its first major hurdle in the Senate Finance Committee. Supporters say it could address chronic underfunding without raising taxes if approved at the ballot box.
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March 5, 2026
Educators, students, and community members gathered for the second consecutive year to mark Black History Month in an event organized by the Department of Human and Civil Rights.
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March 5, 2026
Lawmakers in Colorado have introduced a bill that would refer a measure to voters in November 2026, aiming to raise the state’s revenue cap and allow increased investment in K–12 public education without increasing taxes.
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March 4, 2026
Educators and staff at the Sheridan School District in Colorado have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing ongoing disputes with district leadership over contract negotiations and union recognition for classified employees.
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Aurora, CO — The Aurora Classified Education Support Professionals (ESPs) have secured the right to call a union election in Aurora Public Schools (APS) following a unanimous 7-0 vote by the school board.
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February 8, 2026
Nearly 100 educators from rural areas across Colorado gathered at the State Capitol for Rural Lobby Day, braving cold weather to speak with legislators about the challenges facing their schools.
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February 5, 2026
Schools across Colorado have recently opened their doors to policymakers as part of National Education Week, allowing elected officials to experience firsthand the daily operations and challenges within educational environments.
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