Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families Hosts the Annual Cyberschool Day at the Capitol

Parents, students, legislators and educators attend rally in support of cyberschools, online learning, and SB24-070.

DENVER (February 12, 2024) – Students, parents, and educators gathered at the Colorado State Capitol today to show support for cyberschools and online learning in Colorado at the Colorado Coalition for Cyberschool Families (CCCF)’s annual Day at the Capitol on Feb. 8. The rally coincided with Colorado’s Digital Learning Day, further promoting online learning.

“Our annual Cyberschool Day at the Capitol reminds us of the profound impact online education has on students' lives. The importance of equitable access to quality education for every child in Colorado cannot be overstated,” said CCCF president Erika Taylor. “This coalition, built from so many diverse voices coming together to share experiences and rally, underscores this in a way that is impossible to ignore. Our collective voice advocates for innovation and flexibility, ensuring a brighter future for all.”

CCCF is a group of committed parents who unite to be powerful and vocal advocates for cyberschools and online learning in Colorado. The Cyberschool Day at the Capitol honors online learning and the climate of innovation so every child in the state will continue to have the educational opportunity they need to thrive.

The day began at the History Colorado Center, where parents, students and educators met to share their online school experiences. They also heard an educational presentation on the political landscape in Colorado and what is happening in terms of education policy at the State Legislature, specifically SB24-070, which will allow online students to take state assessments remotely in their usual learning environment. Additionally, attendees traveled back in time to 1937 for an interactive presentation from Elsa Wolf portraying Amelia Earhart.

The group, then, marched to the West Steps of the Capitol for a rally, where they presented this year’s Golden Apple Awards to four legislators who are the sponsors of SB24-070, Sen. Paul Lundeen, Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, Rep. Rose Pugliese, and Rep. Barbara McLachlan, who shared words of thanks and support for online learning. Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation declaring Feb. 8 Colorado Digital Learning Day was also announced, bringing attention to the importance of online learning. Finally, attendees heard from students from Destinations Career Academy of Colorado and Colorado Early Colleges online program about the positive impact online learning has had on their lives.

Digital Learning Day started in 2012 to promote the exciting things educators are doing with technology. Today, cyberschools across America celebrate the effective use of modern technology tools to improve the learning experience in K-12 public schools.

About the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families
The Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families is a group of committed parents who have united to be powerful and vocal advocates for cyberschools and online learning in Colorado. The coalition believes that all children should have free and equal access to public online schools without restrictions. For additional information on CCCF, please visit www.coloradocyberfamilies.org.

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