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Yazmin Navarro is an education advocate and former classroom professional who has run for elected office to reform Colorado's education system. A military spouse and daughter of migrant workers, she brings a unique perspective shaped by firsthand experience in the classroom and her own family's educational journey.
Navarro worked as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional (paraeducator) in Colorado schools, where she witnessed students struggling with basic reading and math skills. She observed classroom challenges including fourth graders cycling through three different math curriculums without parental knowledge, fueling her advocacy for transparency and academic excellence.
In 2023, Navarro ran for the Thompson School Board, bringing her classroom experience and parent perspective to the campaign. In 2024, she expanded her efforts to run for the Colorado State Board of Education representing Congressional District 8. Her platform focuses on parental rights, prioritizing basic academic skills, and ensuring that education spending translates to improved student outcomes.
On the Kim Monson Show, Navarro has discussed classroom overcrowding, curriculum instability, the failure of per-pupil spending to improve educational outcomes, and the need to restore parental authority in education decisions. She advocates for transparency in curriculum and school choice as pathways to better serve students and families.