91% of educators say their school is a safe place to work. That didn’t happen by chance. Educator voice helps protect what’s working and push for what’s needed next. Contact your building rep or principal for your anonymous code, or visit tlccsurvey.org.

Candy hearts are meant to send sweet messages, but Colorado’s public school funding reality isn’t sweet. We’re urging legislators to refer a ballot measure this Legislative Session to cut the ropes holding back our schools and raise the arbitraty cap on public school funding.

If teaching had Olympic events, what would you medal in this year? What events did we forget?

When educators speak honestly, schools gain clearer insight into what students and staff need to succeed. Grab your anonymous survey code from your building rep or principal. More info is available at tlccsurvey.org.

The Winter 2026 CEA Journal is here. Inside: our 2026 legislative agenda, a clear look at the state of education in Colorado, stories from Rural Lobby Day, and why educator voices belong at every decision-making table. Read the full issue today: https://isu.pub/hcKq5AD

Just 71% of educators said they have influence over important school decisions. Educator voice should be real, not symbolic. Connect with your building rep or principal to get your survey code, or head to tlccsurvey.org for details.

Black history is American history. When educators are supported in teaching it with honesty and care, students gain a deeper understanding of our country, our culture, and the ongoing fight for dignity and freedom. As a union, we believe every educator should have the right to teach the full story.

Respect shows up when educators are heard. Having a voice in decisions that impact our work and our students matters. Ask your building rep or principal for your anonymous survey code, or visit tlccsurvey.org to get started.

Time matters. When educators speak honestly about workload and expectations, it creates data schools and districts cannot ignore. Reach out to your building rep or your principal to get your anonymous survey code, or visit tlccsurvey.org for more information. It takes just 15 minutes.

Educators are constantly asked to implement new initiatives, often without the time needed to see what actually works. That cycle impacts students, staff, and school stability. Get your anonymous survey code from your building rep or principal, or head to tlccsurvey.org for more information.

The Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado survey is open January 21 through February 23. This is how educators speak up about time, support, safety, and respect and how those voices become data that drives change. Take the survey. tlccsurvey.org

Educators raise their concerns, celebrate hard-won wins, and name what still needs to change in this year’s State of Education report. Read it today at coloradoea.org/state-of-education

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