In a significant Day of Action, hundreds of teachers across Colorado rallied at the State Capitol to protest proposed cuts to K-12 education funding. As a result, numerous school districts, including Aurora Public Schools and Denver Public Schools, canceled classes on Thursday, leaving many parents scrambling for childcare. Governor Polis defended the state’s budget proposals while acknowledging the potential impact on school funding. The protest emphasized the urgent need for lawmakers to reconsider cuts, with educators and parents alike advocating for better funding to ensure quality education.