Supporting Colorado Teachers and Schools with Resources to Provide High Quality Learning Experiences NEWS STATE JOBS Supporting Colorado Teachers and Schools with Resources to Provide High-Quality Learning Experiences Photo taken by Cliff Grassmick| Boulder Daily Camera Colorado Gives More Than $17 Million to Fund DonorsChoose Program Colorado teachers can apply now to receive $1,000 to purchase supplies, resources, learning materials, and more that will improve the learning experiences. I encourage all teachers to apply today while funding lasts! We are investing a total of $7.1 million to support school supplies, and Colorado teachers can submit projects to receive funding by visiting: www.DonorsChoose.org/colorado What They're Saying: Colorado Sun: A grant program helping Colorado teachers buy school supplies ran out in 8 days. It’s getting a new surge of money. Colorado Politics: Colorado to give $6.7 million in school supplies funding to thousands of teachers KRDO: Gov. Polis announces additional funding available to CO teachers through DonorsChoose Program Creating More Housing Now for Every Colorado Budget   Hosting Listening Sessions to Hear From Coloradans On Housing Affordability I am bringing members of my cabinet and senior members of my administration across the state to hear directly from you about housing, transportation, water, small business, and more. I hosted listening sessions in Grand Junction, Pueblo, and Aurora and was joined by more than 100 community members at each event. My senior team and I got to hear directly about the unique challenges facing each community, and the goals for the community's future. What They're Saying:   Taking Action to Ensure The State Functions Efficiently and Sustainable WATCH - CBS Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis orders state to phase out "loud, smelly, noisy" yard tools Taking Action to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduce Water Use I am committed to achieving my goal of 100% renewable energy in Colorado by 2040 and cleaner air. To help achieve these goals, I took executive action to ensure that the state is running efficiently and doing our part to conserve resources. We will rapidly upgrade gas-powered lawn equipment to clean energy models and implement water-wise landscaping at new state facilities. These actions will cut harmful emissions, reduce water usage, and ensure that the state is a leader in sustainability.  WORK FOR THE STATE Join us at the State of Colorado! Find meaningful work serving the people of Colorado, and help create a state where all are proud to live, work, and play. You can find many more available jobs by clicking the button below. STATE OF COLORADO JOBS WHAT WE'RE WATCHING PBS - The Aaron Harbor Show: Governor of Colorado Jared Polis WHAT WE'RE READING Colorado Newsline: It’s the iconic yellow school bus, but equipped for clean air with new Colorado grants WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats   Office of Governor Jared Polis | Website State of Colorado - Governor's Office | 136 State Capitol , Denver, CO 80203 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]