2023-2024 COLORADO STATE OF EDUCATION REPORT

EMPOWERING CHANGE

A CALL TO ACTION FOR INVESTMENT,
RESPECT, AND SAFETY.

This report was conducted by the Colorado Education Association, which stands as the largest union in the state, proudly representing nearly 40,000 teachers, counselors, school nurses, and other special service providers (SSPs), as well as education support professionals (ESPs), higher education staff, retired educators, and aspiring education professionals.

We serve as a dedicated advocate for the interests and concerns of educators, students, and parents across our great state. Our unified mission is to guarantee that every child in Colorado, regardless of their background, zip code, or socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to access an exceptional education.

Read the 2023-2024 Colorado State of Education report today!

Students and educators deserve better, and it’s crucial to invest in public education, respect educators, and ensure safe learning environments.

Together, let’s unite our voices and urge elected officials to make the crucial and forward-thinking decisions that will shape the future of public education in Colorado.

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Educators serve as the cornerstone of our education system, embodying unwavering dedication and professional excellence. Recognizing their commitment and treating them with the respect they deserve is not only a matter of fairness but also a fundamental necessity for attracting and retaining the finest educators in our state.

Amie Baca-Oehlert

High School Counselor, Proud President of the Colorado Education Association

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The State of INVESTMENT

To effectively address longstanding disinvestment in Colorado’s students and educators over several decades, it is imperative not only to completely buy down the BS factor to $0 but to also reevaluate the Colorado tax code limitations that have contributed to this education funding crisis. Our public schools are grappling with a myriad of interconnected and complex challenges, all of which stand to benefit greatly from a sustained and systemic funding solution.

The State of EDUCATOR RESPECT

Respecting our educators as professional experts in our field means more than just paying a living wage. It means centering our voices and expertise in legislation that affects our work. Too often laws and standards are enacted without any input from seasoned educators as to how these “innovations” might hinder or harm our students.

The State of EDUCATORS' SAFETY

When students do not feel safe, their ability to learn is compromised, and their attendance is negatively affected. Likewise, educators who do not feel safe in their workplaces are less effective in teaching and are more likely to consider leaving the profession. We must collectively and actively work to transform schools into a place where both students and educators feel safe.

Colorado Education Association Responds to Governor’s State of State Address

Jan 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2024 Contact: Bethany Morris, bmorris@coloradoea.org, 432-553-8747 Colorado Education Association Responds to Governor’s State of State Address Denver, CO — Amie Baca-Oehlert, President of the Colorado Education Association, today released the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of State Address: “We extend our gratitude to Governor Polis and state lawmakers for their commendable efforts in prioritizing public education in Colorado and...

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