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Teachers Rally at Capitol Over $1.2B Funding Crisis

3/20/2025

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On Thursday, educators will gather at the Colorado Capitol, raising their voices against K-12 funding cuts amid a staggering $1.2 billion budget shortfall. With major districts like Denver and Aurora closing schools due to teacher shortages, passionate teachers are urging lawmakers to fulfill past funding promises and tackle the ongoing issue of chronic underfunding.

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On Thursday, educators will gather at the Colorado Capitol, raising their voices against K-12 funding cuts amid a staggering $1.2 billion budget shortfall. With major districts like Denver and Aurora closing schools due to teacher shortages, passionate teachers are urging lawmakers to fulfill past funding promises and tackle the ongoing issue of chronic underfunding.