CEA members attended NEA’s Minority Leadership Training (MLT) last weekend. The training focused on building leadership skills, understanding the impact of racial inequities in education, and strengthening coalition building around racial, social, and economic equity.

Thank you to every educator and school staff member who pours heart and care into Colorado’s public schools. Wishing you all a restful Thanksgiving Break! Our offices will be closed Nov 26–28.

This week, we honored the educators who make our schools. Stand with Colorado educators and fight for the respect, resources, and freedom to teach that our children deserve. Public schools exist for the public good, and we must defend them. https://coloea.org/AmericanEducationWeekPledge

Teacher shortages and low pay have made it harder for schools to find the people they need. Every day, substitute educators step in to fill the gap when it’s needed most.

Educators arrive early, stay late, and take work home, whether they’re grading papers and making lesson plans, or preparing buses, meals, and safe spaces for students. It’s time to respect their time, value their work, and invest in their success. https://coloea.org/AmericanEducationWeekPledge

Education Support Professionals keep our schools safe, clean, welcoming, and connected, but too many earn below a living wage and work multiple jobs just to get by. One job should be enough. Support NEA’s campaign to create the ESP Bill of Rights: NEA.ORG/NEA-ESP-BILL-RIGHTS

Education Support Professionals are the backbone of our schools, ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for every student to learn. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the colleagues who keep our schools going.

Support public education by joining as a Community Ally and stand with the educators who make our schools strong. https://www.nea.org/join-our-movement/become-a-community-ally

Parents, educators, and communities working together make our schools stronger for every student. During American Education Week, we celebrate the people who make public education possible and renew our commitment to supporting them. https://coloea.org/AmericanEducationWeekPledge

This week, we’re celebrating every educator who makes our public schools possible, from teachers and paraprofessionals to custodians and nurses. All public school staff deserve respect, fair pay, and adequate resources to help students succeed. Pledge: https://coloea.org/AmericanEducationWeekPledge

Today kicks off American Education Week and we’re honoring ALL educators from teachers, to paraprofessionals, to bus drivers, to custodians, to nurses, to counselors, to all the staff who make our schools work. Thank you for showing up every day.

This Veterans Day we honor those who served our country and those who continue to serve in our public schools. https://bit.ly/3JNeaob

This Native American Heritage Month, we invite educators to celebrate and center Indigenous voices in the classroom. Explore our list of recommendations to help students connect with diverse perspectives and honor the richness of Native storytelling. https://bit.ly/47sN4f1

We are celebrating the election of many of our recommended, pro-student and pro-public schools candidates to serve on local school boards across the state, and will continue awaiting results and working to ensure that every vote is counted in elections that are ongoing this evening.

Happy Election Day! 🗳️ Make sure you drop off your ballot by 7 PM tonight. When we all vote in school board elections, we help decide how our schools are funded, what our students learn, and how educators are supported. 📍 Find your nearest drop box at GoVoteColorado.gov

This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Colorado and the nation. Explore classroom resources, stories, and ways to celebrate: https://bit.ly/3LivBxq

The scariest thing this Halloween isn’t ghosts or goblins, it’s not voting in your local school board election. It’s too late to mail your ballot, so make sure to drop it off by 7 p.m. on Tuesday to make your vote count. https://bit.ly/47R5hD5

One week until Election Day! The people we elect to our local school boards make decisions that impact everything from classroom resources and educator pay to student success. Learn more about why these elections matter at coloradoea.org/news-updates/why-school-board-elections-matter

Make your voice count this school board election! Sign up for an action near you at https://www.mobilize.us/coloradoea/ and connect with your local leaders for more ways to get involved.

Today is International Pronouns Day! Pronouns matter because they affirm identity, show respect, and help create inclusive schools where every student and educator belongs. Learn more from NEA on why pronouns matter: https://bit.ly/3Wk0Jyu

Karol Martinez, a first-generation Mexican American and high school social studies teacher, is dedicated to creating an inclusive classroom where students feel seen and valued. Read more about Karol: https://bit.ly/46ML7sb #HispanicHeritageMonth

Today we honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land for generations. In our schools and communities, it’s vital we continue to teach the truth, uplift Indigenous voices, and work toward justice for Native students, families, and educators.

School board elections are here! Find an action near you and get involved: https://www.mobilize.us/coloradoea/ and reach out to your local leaders for more events in your area.

Today on National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage to live authentically and commit to building schools and communities where all students are protected and empowered. Explore NEA’s LGBTQ+ Support & Protection Toolkit: https://bit.ly/489rBZp

📬 Ballots will be arriving in mailboxes soon! School board elections decide who sets district priorities, approves budgets, and makes the policies that shape our classrooms and communities. With many races decided by just a handful of votes, your vote truly makes the difference.

Denver Classroom Teachers Association member Taurean Hamm, a High School English Teacher, shares why Beloved by Toni Morrison is such an important book for him and his students: “It is important for our children to see themselves in what they read, and for their experiences to not be silenced.”

Today we celebrate our incredible instructional coaches! Instructional coaches are partners in teaching and learning. They mentor, model, and collaborate with educators to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.

During Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week, we honor Hispanic and Latinx stories that have faced challenges, and celebrate the right to read diverse voices that inspire understanding, equity, and pride. https://bit.ly/4gYdtEQ

The Fall 2025 CEA Journal is here! From Aurora ESPs demanding union recognition to Poudre educators fighting unsafe classroom heat, this issue is packed with stories of educators building power and shaping Colorado’s schools. https://issuu.com/coloradoea/docs/cea_journal_-_fall_2025

Members in Pueblo are walking the streets to defend public schools from extremist agendas. Their message is clear: when we elect school boards that put kids first, our communities grow stronger. * For CEA members and their families, check out our voter guide at cea.yourvoter.guide *

We’re excited to invite education support professionals across the Denver Metro area to the ESP Town Hall! This event will bring support staff together to build collective power and move forward our statewide campaign for an ESP Bill of Rights. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4pT7R2m

Congratulations to Stephen Paulson, the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year! A social studies and AVID teacher at Greeley Central High, Stephen is the first educator from Greeley-Evans School District 6 to receive this honor.

Today we honor the dedicated custodial workers who keep our schools safe, clean, and welcoming for every student and educator.

JCEA member Jeannette Martinez proudly shares her culture through joy-filled traditions like Día de los Muertos workshops and classroom ofrendas. https://bit.ly/42jSI09

Members in Jeffco are out knocking doors and talking with neighbors to make sure every voter knows how much is at stake this election, from our classrooms to our communities to our future. * For CEA members and their families, check out our voter guide at cea.yourvoter.guide *

Summit County Education Member and high school Spanish teacher Isabel Rodriguez, has quickly made waves through her union activism, driven by a passion for advocating for both educators and students of color. #HispanicHeritageMonth https://bit.ly/480RfiW

Enter to win our BooK Bundle giveaway! Enter to win: coloea.org/BookGiveaway or text BOOK to 45955

Educators have the right to teach truthfully and provide students with a well-rounded education. Protecting academic freedom ensures students can think critically and learn from diverse perspectives. Explore more: nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/know-your-rights

This Hispanic Heritage Month we honor the women are stepping into positions of power in our schools, our communities, and our union. https://bit.ly/408gFqA

Every student deserves to see themselves in the stories they read. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Hispanic and Latino cultures, voices, and histories by giving educators the chance to bring more diverse books into their classrooms. Enter to win: coloea.org/BookGiveaway

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Students thrive when they see their cultures, histories, and identities reflected in their teachers, books, and lessons. Teaching resources: https://bit.ly/4mp2DZv

Whether in classrooms, buses, or cafeterias, educators have the right to follow protocols that keep students safe. Knowing your rights means being prepared to act. Read more in NEA’s Know Your Rights article: nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/know-your-rights

Unions have power, no matter where you live. By joining CEA today, you’re not just protecting your job — you’re joining nearly 40,000 educators who believe in the future of Colorado’s students and public schools. Join Us: coloradoea.org/join

It’s okay to not feel okay. Trauma after school violence is real — you are not alone. Está bien que no sentirse bien. El trauma después de la violencia escolar es real — no está solo. Call/Text (Llame o envíe un texto) 303-724-2500

We grieve alongside the Evergreen High School community. No student, educator, or family should face the terror of gun violence at school. Together with JCEA, we demand meaningful action to end this epidemic. Read joint Statement: https://bit.ly/4n04Z25

Your stories matter. Sharing your experiences with colleagues, your union, or lawmakers can directly lead to positive changes for educators and students. Find out how in NEA’s Know Your Rights article: nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/know-your-rights

Public schools are the heart of our communities. They are where every child, no matter their background, deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Be part of the movement: coloradoea.org/join

Schools should be safe havens where all students can thrive. Educators have the right to advocate for LGBTQ+ students and push back against policies that harm or exclude them. Read more in NEA’s Know Your Rights article: nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/know-your-rights

Colorado students and educators deserve leaders who put public schools first. See which lawmakers stood with us in 2025 as Public Education Champions, and see their votes with our Legislative Scorecard. https://bit.ly/3JOvnx6

Teaching is more than a profession, it’s a commitment to shaping futures. Every lesson, every conversation, every breakthrough moment matters. Together in our union, we defend the dignity of the job we love. Join us: coloradoea.org/join