Ellen Angeles

Education

I will advocate for and build awareness about Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program. I will also see that every district learns about “Delta County ‘s Backpack Program.” will collaborate with community organizations to partner with parents and provide pre-school families with materials that develop vocabulary, creativity, reading and problem-solving. Learn more

I will ensure charter schools are held accountable to meet or exceed state content standards and are there to support underserved populations. Learn more

I will build awareness around Colorado Technical Education Programs already in place. I will also work to increase opportunities for technical education and to identify next generation careers and bring them to our school districts. Learn more

I will advocate for better pay and training for school counselors. I will work to identify best practices for school districts. Learn more

I will work to fund music and art as a regular part of a student’s week. The creative arts can turn around a student’s life and supercharge their love of learning. Creativity improves proficiency in science, math, and language arts. Learn more

I will work to ensure that history classes include the country’s many achievements, but also its failures and periods of cruelty. This includes instruction about how democracy works to overcome problems and improve life for its citizens. Learn more

I will work to establish media literacy programs in every school. Students will learn to distinguish facts from falsehoods and reality from conspiracy theories. They will be able to critically examine what they see and hear on the Internet, TV, social media, and even rumors that can quickly spread through a community. Learn more

I will work to improve anti-bullying policies and their enforcement to protect vulnerable students. Learn more

I will advocate for legislation preventing banning of books in school libraries. At the same time, I recognize that some materials may require parental permission. Learn more

I will work to make elective STEM classes more readily available in high school. I will help develop mentoring programs, summer internships, and counselor training. Learn more