With more than 39,000 teachers, education support professionals, college education majors, higher education faculty and retired educators, CEA is the largest union in the state pursuing exceptional public education for every student.
CEA is made up of the professionals who work most closely with students and see the real impacts of laws and policies. Because we are on the frontlines of education every day, we invite legislators to work with and listen to us when considering education-related legislation.
The 2021 Legislative Scorecard created by the Colorado Education Association ultimately is a reflection, not only of legislators votes on specific bills, but of how well legislators worked with educators to advance and champion the priorities and values set by CEA’s 39,000 members.
The Colorado Education Association set clear priorities for the 2021 legislative session based on the input of members and educators from the around the state.
INCREASE REVENUE. CEA members call on legislators to close corporate tax loopholes that rob Colorado public schools of precious resources so we can provide the resources our students and educators need:
JUSTICE + EQUITY. We will promote policies that ensure the best public schools for our students, educators and communities, while standing with allies to promote social justice, equity and union values.
ACCOUNTABILITY. We will focus on improving evaluation to focus on helping educators succeed by focusing on and supporting professional practice and de-emphasizing high- stakes standardized testing.
PROFESSION/WORKLOAD. We will make the case that educators need more time, autonomy, and latitude to focus on the most crucial aspects of their work – direct instruction, planning and student support.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. We will stand up for the health and safety of the students we educate, as well as their families, and our colleagues – at school and in the community.