December 07, 2007 01:30 AM UTC

Fitz-Gerald Endorsed by CEA

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• by: Colorado Pols

The Colorado Education Association (CEA) announced today that it was endorsing Democrat Joan Fitz-Gerald in CD-2.

The CEA endorsement – which Colorado Pols first reported in September was one of the few remaining major endorsements in the three-way primary, and it should carry significant weight in August – particularly when Jared Polis is touting his own education credentials. Full press release follows.

The Colorado Education Association is pleased to announce that their recommendation of Joan FitzGerald for the Congressional District 2 seat has been approved by the National Education Association.

CEA President Beverly Ingle said, “Joan Fitzgerald is an outstanding advocate for children and public education.  During her years in the Colorado Senate, she has provided consistent leadership on numerous education issues.”

Today in Washington, D.C., Ingle presented CEA’s recommendation to The NEA Fund for Children and Public Education which makes endorsements in federal races.  CEA’s recommendation was based on Fitzgerald’s record and her positions on issues of importance to students, school employees and public education.

“While serving in the Colorado Senate, Joan FitzGerald worked with us on critical issues such as class size reduction, funding for K-12 public education, National Board Certification of teachers, and protection of teacher retirement,” Ingle continued.  “She has fought tirelessly to keep public education strong and public when others sought to undermine our schools by supporting private school vouchers.

“Joan FitzGerald is the best public education candidate in this race,” concluded Ingle.  “We know she will continue her excellent record and leadership in the U.S. Congress.  We look forward to working with her as she represents the interests of Colorado’s children and public education.”

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The Colorado Education Association has 38,000 members, the majority of whom are K-12 public school teachers.  Membership also includes education support professionals, community college faculty, retired teachers, and students who are preparing to become teachers.  CEA is affiliated with the 3.2 million member National Education Association.