WHEREAS our education system has historically been viewed in a compartmentalized fashion whereby Preschool, K-12 and Post-Secondary institutions operate independently of each other, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that CLUB 20
- Believes that education should be a seamless process from pre-school through post-secondary stages, with the shared goal at all levels being the development of workforce-ready graduates who are able to compete effectively in a global economy, and providing a clear path for high school graduates to enter the workforce, careers of their choice, or post-secondary studies, and
- Believes that the financial investment which Colorado makes in education – from Preschool, through K-12 and Post-Secondary education – should support such a collaborative, cooperative, and integrated education system and the ultimate goal of developing workforce-ready graduates.
- Encourages more programs that allow high school students to participate in and receive credit for college level courses.
- Encourages state legislators to create incentives for private sector businesses to become more involved in educational partnerships and to explore opportunities to make higher education less expensive for students.
Adopted 9/10/2010
Amended 4/1/2016
Amended 9/10/2021
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