Who We Are:
We are the teachers' association in the Adams 12 Five Star School District, an affiliate of the Colorado and Nation Education Associations. We are the exclusive representative of all teachers in the district, and have about 1,750 members. We believe in working collaboratively to ensure our students are career and workforce ready when they graduate from our district's high schools, pre
pared with 21st century skills for a successful transition into the global economy and society. We believe we must all share the responsibility for our students' success. Teachers and support staff must teach and motivate every student. parents and families should instill values of respect, responsibility, and love for learning. Students should come to school ready to learn. Elected officials should give our schools the resources they need to provide a state-of-the-art education for every student. About the Adams 12 Five Star School District:
Adams 12 is a public school district located in the suburban area immediately north of Denver, Colorado. Adams 12 serves nearly 43,000 students in the five communities of Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, and unincorporated Adams County. Our Core Values:
·Equal Opportunity ~ We believe public education is the gateway to opportunity. All students have the human and civil right to a quality public education that develops their potential, independence, and character.
·A Just Society ~ We believe public education is vital to building respect for the worth, dignity, and equality of every individual in our diverse society.
·Democracy ~We believe public education is the cornerstone of our republic. Public education provides individuals with the skills to be involved, informed and engaged in our representative democracy.
·Professionalism ~ We believe that the expertise and judgment of education professionals are critical to student success. We maintain the highest professional standards, and we expect the status, compensation, and respect due all professionals.
·Partnership ~ We believe partnerships with parents, families, communities, and other stakeholders are essential to quality public education and student success.
·Collective Action ~ We believe individuals are strengthened when they work together for the common good. As education professionals, we improve both our professional practice and the quality of public education when we unite and advocate collectively.
