Andrew Spain

• Book Bans: Opposes censorship in education and supports the constitutional right to access diverse viewpoints, rejecting any effort to limit learning to ideologically approved materials.

• Gender Identity: Supports respectful school policies that honor individuals’ chosen names and pronouns, provided those policies are developed with thoughtful community input and collaborative oversight.

• Bullying and School Climate: Advocates for a school culture rooted in empowerment and safety, with clear policies to address bullying and protect all students—especially those from historically marginalized groups.

• Budget Priorities: Emphasizes equity in budget decisions, collaboration to identify savings, and strategic investment in programs that attract and prepare students for life beyond school, such as career and technical education.

• Charter Schools and Vouchers: Believes all publicly funded education providers must meet the same accountability standards, regulations, and nondiscrimination laws as traditional public schools.

For more information, see interview with The Coloradoan.