The following is a Letter to the Editor for the Opinions section. 

This spring, as a student ambassador for Save the Children Action Network, I have worked alongside other DU ambassadors asking our representatives to support funding for full-day kindergarten for Colorado. With excitement, I thank members of the Colorado State Legislature, and Governor Jared Polis, for supporting Colorado’s future by voting in favor of state-funded full-day K. Not only does this mean students from families of all incomes have access to kindergarten, but 5,000 desperately needed preschool spots will open up across the state. 

I also excitedly thank the DU students who signed our SCAN petitions in favor of full-day kindergarten: you played a vital part in our campaign and your voice was heard. Your signatures were delivered to your respective Senate and House representatives and the Appropriations Committee to show legislators just how many people support full-day kindergarten. Thanks to you, all of Colorado’s kids have access to early childhood education. 

Mattie Cryer

Graduate School of Social Work, 2020

Intern Mobilization Coordinator

Save the Children Action Network