Where We've Been

We've been across the state of Colorado collecting stories, conducting interviews, photographing, learning and teaching about the condition of Colorado's public schools. Please explore the links above and join us in our effort! Here are a few links to get you started: you can see a larger view of the map to the left (school districts we've visited) by clicking here. Check out our Actions site, where you can take action today for Colorado's Public Schools. Or, read our journal of education news. Most importantly, though, join us today!

About Great Education Colorado:

State Advisory Board

John Wells
School Board Treasurer
Lake County School District R1

Jean Olmsted
Chief Financial Officer
Cripple Creek/Victor School District RE1

Sue Holmes
Superintendent
Cripple Creek/Victor School District RE1

Ron Rowley
School Board Member
Mesa Valley County School District 51

Mary Strang
School Board President
Meeker School District

John Myers
School Finance Professional
Boulder Valley School District

Bruce Broderius
School Board President
Weld County School District 6

David Van Sant
Superintendent
Strasburg School District 31J

Glen Gustafson
Chief Financial Officer
Colorado Springs School District 11

Melinda Gladitsch
Parent
Eagle County Schools

Jean Meinzer
School Board President
Edison School District 54JT

Our Mission

Great Education Colorado is a leading grassroots organization that is focused on increasing Colorado’s long-term investment in education, from preschool through college. Through our web site, newsletters, speaker’s bureau and statewide network, we inform citizens about critical school funding issues, empowering them to be vocal and effective advocates for our schools —and our children. Sound good to you? Help us spread the word