Our KidsFlash blog helps child advocates and policymakers stay up to date on the latest child well-being news around the state. In our weekly newsletter, you can find data and research on child health, early childhood, youth success, family economic prosperity and more. During the legislative session, KidsFlash also serves as a resource to help track important legislation and policies affecting Colorado's kids. Get the inside scoop on the Children's Campaign's outreach efforts – including information on important fundraising and advocacy events, as well as efforts being undertaken by the It's About Kids and Circle of Friends networks. The KidsFlash blog is your connection to the resources and information you need to make a difference in the lives of Colorado's children. Subscribe to KidsFlash today to receive our posts in the form of our weekly e-newsletter.
Early childhood education and revenue were the topics discussed in this week’s meeting of the school finance technical advisory group. Children’s Campaign President and CEO Chris Watney emphasized to the group that strengthening preschool and kindergarten services and the need for adequate funding are not […]
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We extend sincere gratitude and our warmest welcome to six new members of the Colorado Children’s Campaign Champions’ Circle: JoAnn Beaupré, Nancy Gary, Rob Gary, Sam Gary, Tim Howard and Dave Younggren. These members join 20 other people since 2010 who have made a renewable, two-year commitment of $2,500 […]
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“Lunchbox Express,” the seven-minute documentary that debuted at the 2011 Colorado Children’s Campaign Annual Luncheon, played to sold-out audiences as part of the 2012 Starz Denver Film Festival last weekend. Congratulations to Alexandre Philippe, internationally-acclaimed documentarian, and Joey Porcelli, film producer and Children’s Campaign supporter, for not only creating […]
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KidsFlash readers have a new way to stay updated on the top issues affecting Colorado kids. A new section of our website, KidsFlash News, makes it easier for readers to search and share current and past KidsFlash stories. Weekly KidsFlash emails will continue as usual. Check […]
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In 2011, Colorado’s high school graduation rate was 73.9 percent, a slight increase from the previous year. Ensuring all children graduate from high school is important not only for their future economic success, but for the future of our state as a whole. One study […]
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There was good news for Colorado kids in the proposed budget Gov. John Hickenlooper released this week. After years of declining or stagnant budgets, the governor proposed making new investments in the following: Education: The proposed K-12 budget includes $201 million in new money, an […]
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Schools should be able to get the financial support they need to serve diverse student populations—and have certainty that they’ll get that support when they need it. That’s the idea behind moving to a Student-Based Allocation system, the topic of this week’s school finance technical […]
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Colorado recently submitted its application to the Race to the Top—Early Learning Challenge Fund for nearly $30 million over the next four years. Colorado was one of five states eligible to apply for the non-competitive round two of the grant, as it is among the five […]
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In 2011, 79 percent of all live births in Colorado occurred to a mother who received early prenatal care, defined as care beginning during the first trimester. Timely, high-quality prenatal care helps ensure healthy outcomes for expectant mothers and their babies and can reduce the […]
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