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A ballot measure that would increase state K-12 funding by more than 50% over a decade and address teacher pay will go before Colorado voters this autumn — and it’s already receiving vocal support from Western Slope education leaders and educators.

The measure sets aside needed funds for K-12 education.

Voting yes on Proposition NN and investing in our schools and our students is the smartest thing we can do for Colorado. It benefits all schools and districts and has the support of both public and charter school advocates. Proposition NN is an investment in the next generation of Colorado kids, who will become the entrepreneurs and community leaders who fill the jobs of tomorrow. As a business leader myself, I want to be able to hire talented staff, educated right here in our state.

More funding for education would expand real-world programs for students, keep great educators and help districts make informed long-term decisions.

It’s that type of crowded classroom and under-resourced school that inspired state lawmakers to ask Colorado voters for a dramatic increase in education funding in the form of Proposition NN, on the ballot in this year’s election. The measure asks voters to consider giving up their Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR, refunds to fund schools.