For the past three years, PACE has partnered with Laradon’s Alternative School to strengthen learning for students with developmental disabilities and co-existing psychiatric/behavioral disorders. PACE has supported Laradon’s teachers by helping to ensure they have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively, boosting student learning and enriching classroom environments.

 

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Colorado teacher and PACE member, Jill Cullis, has been selected by the Hope Street Group to be a National Teacher Fellow for the 2015-2016 school year. She is one of just 18 teachers chosen to serve as a public policy voice for educators.

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Earlier this month, AAE joined an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in support of the petition for certiorari in the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association as part of a continuing effort to give individual teachers a professional voice outside the union.

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Greetings,The Association of American Educators (AAE), recently released its annual member survey about the nation's most talked-about education and labor policies. Survey results show progressive stances toward education reforms, particularly with regard to school choice, technology, teacher preparation, leadership, and collective bargaining.

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Today, AAE released its 2015 Membership Survey about the nation's most talked-about education and labor policies. We're thrilled to showcase member opinions and share our findings with policymakers and stakeholders on all levels.   Continue Reading...

On a recent PACE survey, 88% of teachers indicated their support for the ability to choose, instead of the current PERA model, to have their money invested in a portable account that they can take with them should they move out of the state or change careers.

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Today, the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) joins with 79 partner organizations to celebrate National Employee Freedom Week (NEFW), a national campaign to promote employee rights of association.

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Englewood, CO – The Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE), the state’s premiere non-union organization, recently polled member educators about the merits of education reform in Colorado. One of the themes that remained constant was the need to attract and retain talented teachers. Poll results determined that 89% of teachers agree with a policy that would give teachers the option to have their pension contributions invested in a portable, 401(k) style retirement account.

“I have always supported job portability,” said Aurora Public Schools teacher Jill Cullis. “Many teachers get stuck in a district until they retire or die.”

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For Immediate Release

May 1, 2014

Professional Association of Colorado Educators

Supports a Clear Pathway to an Initial Teaching License

Englewood, CO – The Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) recently polled member educators about the merits of education reform in Colorado. One of the themes that remained constant was the need to attract and retain talented teachers. A whopping 72% of teachers agree with a policy that would create a clearer pathway to receive initial entry into the profession.

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March 27, 2014 

 Survey of Colorado Teachers Demonstrates

Support for Innovative Education Policies

Englewood, CO – Today the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE), the largest non-union educators' organization in the state, released its 2014 Membership Survey about possible reforms to education in Colorado. Survey results show forward-thinking stances on policy changes, from pension reform to how we license teachers.

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PACE remains committed to elevating the teaching profession and empowering educators. As PACE begins planning the issues we hope to work on next year, we are hosting listening sessions for members to hear from you! PACE wants to know about some of the difficulties you face as an educator, as well as your ideas and solutions for making it better!

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For Immediate Release

March 7, 2014

The Professional Association of Colorado Educators

Recommends Teacher Licensure Changes

 

Englewood, CO – The Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) continued its commitment to elevating the teaching profession by convening a diverse group of Colorado’s educators to develop recommendations for improving and reforming the state’s system of teacher licensing.

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AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner's op-ed in the Washington Times:

 

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Today, AAE released its 2014 Membership Survey about high-profile education and labor policies. Survey results show progressive stances toward education and labor reform, particularly with regard to education spending, school choice, technology, safety in schools, Common Core State Standards, and collective bargaining.    Continue Reading...

Do you think teachers should be able to have more pathways for advancement? Do you think teachers should have more freedom to move from one school district to another? Do you think teachers should have more autonomy in their classroom? Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved in the future of the teaching profession? You should consider bringing your ideas PACE’s Teacher Freedom Committee.

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As PACE gears up for the new back-to-school season, we are thrilled to launch a new video featuring many of our fantastic members from across the state.  We invite you to share this video so that educators in Colorado will know that there is an organization that supports the next generation of educators.

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