Welcome to the Governor’s office’s newsletter that will keep you up-to-date with all of the work we are doing and get your feedback...

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August 12, 2019

Dear John,
Welcome to the Governor’s office’s newsletter that will keep you up-to-date with all of the work we are doing and get your feedback on how the state can best serve you!

Since taking office, I’ve hit the ground running to get done what I said I would on key issues: ensuring every child gets a high-quality education, saving people money on healthcare, and preserving our majestic outdoors. I am proud to report that starting THIS month, every child will have the opportunity to attend full-day kindergarten, free of charge! As a father of a 7-year-old and 5-year-old, I know firsthand the importance of kids getting a strong start.

While I am proud of my administration's work in these first 7 months, I know there is hard work ahead to continue to reduce the cost of living and protect our Colorado way of life. I am honored to serve as the 43rd Governor of the great state of Colorado and look forward to listening to your needs and finding bold solutions to address them.

Governor Jared Polis


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This year, Governor Polis and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in the Colorado Legislature made a historic investment in our future: Free full-day kindergarten for all. Not only does this give every child a strong start regardless of their zip code or their socioeconomic status, but it puts hundreds of dollars back in Coloradoans' bank accounts every month for groceries, utilities, rent or a mortgage, saving for college, or other financial priorities.

With parents able to return to the workforce sooner and with more flexibility in the family budget, families will put more money back into our local economy, which will help everyone. And as an investment, kindergarten has an excellent return on investment. Kids who attend full-day kindergarten not only have lower special education rates and grade repetition rates, but are more likely to graduate from high school and college, which will strengthen our workforce and our state’s economy for years to come.


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We are continually looking for qualified candidates to serve on almost 300 boards and commissions that oversee affect your day-to-day lives as Coloradans. Below are a few recent opening but check out the full list HERE ([link removed])

July Openings
* Colorado Commission on the Aging
* Advisory Committee on Licensing of Child Care Facilities
* Coal Mine Board of Examiners
* Council on Creative Industries
* Electronic Recording Technology Board
* Commission on Family Medicine
* Fire Service Training and Certification Advisory Board
* Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission



** TEAM UPDATE
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The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working tirelessly to help school districts across the state to implement full day kindergarten. While it is a school district’s choice to provide full day kindergarten, we are seeing over 99% of districts opting in to give all kids a strong start. The Colorado Department of Education is working with districts to pay for desks, furniture, fixtures, and equipment in and out of the classroom to prepare for full-day K this fall. We are excited to see the immediate impact — parents being able to go back to work sooner and saving $300-$500/month — along with the long term impact of higher high school graduation rates and lower grade repetition rates for our youngsters.


** WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
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The Governor's office is here to serve you, the people. So, we need your input to make sure we are focused on the right issues. Please let us know your education priorities for the state by taking this short survey!
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** LT. GOVERNOR’S UPDATE
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Welcome, I am honored to be serving you alongside Governor Polis! As a mother of two girls and a proud grandma, the thing I want the most for them is to have the building blocks of a healthy and successful life.

Providing full day kindergarten across the state is not only the right thing to do for our students, families, school districts and our economy, but also for our kids health. Early education and health care are undeniably linked in a number of essential ways, such as:
* It is easier to identify students with special educational and health needs.
* Children can see a health clinic more often and consistently.
* It helps students get along better with others, contributing to better social skills and better emotional and mental well-being.
* Ensure that low-income children can benefit from free, nutritious meals. Children who are most vulnerable to malnutrition and under-nutrition too

We are thrilled to invest in full-day kindergarten for every child in Colorado, as it will lead to better educational outcomes and better health outcomes.

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera


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