Stand for Children Colorado

Our team has attended all of the DPS Communications Device Advisory Committee meetings and have the rundown on each meeting on our blog! Check it out: stand.org/colorado/our-s… #edcolo

#edcolo schools must act by July 2026. Bell-to-bell phone-free policies give students more learning time, less bullying, and stronger friendships. Will your district get it right? youtube.com/watch?v=ftQJMH…

43 minutes of daily phone use. 20 minutes to refocus after each distraction. Our kids are losing hours of learning every week. #edcolo districts must adopt cell phone policies by July 2026. Help us make sure they choose bell-to-bell. stand.org/colorado/phone…

68,000 educators surveyed. One clear finding. When phones are away bell-to-bell, students reconnect face-to-face. Not just during class time they need to be away all day. #edcolo districts are deciding now. Take action:stand.org/colorado/phone… #edcolo

15 mins of learning time lost every class period.That's what happens when students have phones during passing periods & lunch. "Instructional time only" policies are not a solution. Bell-to-bell policies are. #edcolo districts are deciding now. Learn more: stand.org/colorado/phone…

Students lose 43 minutes of learning daily to phone distractions. Colorado districts must adopt phone policies by July 2026. Get everything you need to advocate for effective bell-to-bell policies at our new Action Center: stand.org/colorado/phone… #edcolo

New video: Why bell-to-bell phone-free schools are Colorado's best shot at helping students thrive. CO districts decide by July 2026. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=UWYfVY…

Colorado is facing an adolescent literacy crisis — and it’s time to pay attention. In 2024, 65% of Colorado eighth graders did not meet proficient reading levels, impacting students’ long-term success. 📘✨ The Colorado Sun This isn’t just data — it’s Colorado’s future.

Constant phone use fuels anxiety, depression, and bullying. Norwegian research shows removing phones from schools cut mental health visits by 60% and reduced bullying by over 40%. Phones away. Students thrive. upworthy.com/what-happens-w… #edcolo #phonefreeschools

Learning Wednesday: When students put their phones away during the school day, they benefit from an additional hour of concentrated learning. This leads to improved GPAs and higher test scores, allowing teachers to focus on instruction.

Connection Tuesday: Students need face-to-face interaction to build authentic friendships. Bell-to-bell phone-free policies create space for real connection during the school day. Phones away. Students thrive.

Mental Health Monday: Students face constant pressure from their phones. Notifications. Social media. FOMO. Bell-to-bell phone-free policies give students what they need: phone free time during school hours. Phones away. Students thrive. #edcolo

Phone Free Schools Awareness Week starts today! All week we'll be featuring the mental health benefits, the learning gains, the real connections students make when screens are away. Follow along! stand.org/colorado/phone… #edcolo

"A bell-to-bell policy is clear, enforceable, and effective. Students know what is expected. Teachers can focus on teaching. Families know their children are free, for a full school day, from the constant pull of their screens." boardhawk.org/2025/12/in-bou… #edcolo

Colorado schools implementing ninth grade success strategies are seeing remarkable results—84% course pass rates and improved graduation outcomes. Educators are invited to learn how (from #edcolo educators and other experts) on Dec 11 at 11am MT. act.stand.org/a/why-ninth-gr…

#edcolo educators: Join us Dec 11 at 11am MT for a webinar: Why Ninth Grade Matters: Research, Resources, and Real Results from CO schools. Perfect for principals, 9th grade teachers, counselors, district leaders. Register: act.stand.org/a/why-ninth-gr…

It’s time to vote, Colorado! Vote YES on Propositions LL and MM to continue to ensure all Colorado public school students get a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. 🥦 Let's keep kids fed and focused: yesonllandmm.com

It’s time to vote, Colorado! Vote YES on Propositions LL and MM to continue to ensure all Colorado public school students get a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. 🍎 Learn more here: yesonllandmm.com

Voting YES? Let us know in the comments and share this video! 🎥 Voting YES on Propositions LL and MM will continue to ensure all Colorado public school students get a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. Learn more here: Learn more here: yesonllandmm.com

Voting YES? Let us know in the comments and share this video! 🎥 Voting YES on Propositions LL and MM will continue to ensure all Colorado public school students get a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. Learn more here: Learn more here: yesonllandmm.com