We are here because Colorado has a long history of underfunding public schools, ranking toward the bottom in spending on education, and pupil-teacher ratio, and ranks last in the nation in providing teachers a competitive wage. 

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“It’s nearly impossible to make a living as a teacher in Colorado. So what do they do? They go where they’re valued, which is happening at an alarming rate.”
- Phil Qualman, Superintendent of Eagle County Schools

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The Education Foundation of Eagle County is committed to the intellectual and emotional growth of students, specifically focusing on equitable access to in-school enrichment and mental health support services, as well as efforts to recognize and retain top teacher talent.