By: Mike McKibbin Post Independent April 24, 2014 PARACHUTE – For most students, when they hear “advance placement classes,” they likely think “oh, that’s for the smart kids.” At Grand Valley High School in Parachute, though, it applies to every student. And the school-wide approach is paying off, according to Principal …
Woodland Park High’s Cooking Classes a Hands-On Approach to Health, Culinary Art
By: Debbie Kelley The Gazette April 25, 2014 Cooking classes taught by a well-known professional chef this past week at Woodland Park High School were as much about the hows and whys as they were about educating the palette of the young and impressionable. Murmurs of “Yum,” and “Mmmm, this …
Education Stakeholders Gather to Celebrate Excellence in Colorado Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2014 43 Schools Received Awards as Part of the Nationally Recognized Healthy School Champions Score Card DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) hosted today the 2014 Legacy Summit sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation and Western Dairy Association. This event brought together educational leaders and …
Leading Education Organization Announces Name Change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2014 DENVER, CO – The Colorado Legacy Foundation has officially become The Colorado Education Initiative. The new name was announced at today’s 6th Annual Legacy Summit and Luncheon. “We are proud of what the Colorado Legacy Foundation has come to embody,” said Dr. Helayne Jones, …
Eleven Colorado High Schools Selected to Benefit from Advanced Placement Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 09, 2014 Third Cohort of Schools Selected to Implement the Colorado Legacy Schools Program DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) announced today 11 schools to participate in the Colorado Legacy Schools initiative with funding from the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Colorado Legacy Schools is a local …
The Colorado Education Initiative Receives Funding to Increase the Number of CO Students in AP Courses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2014 DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) announced today two contributions from the Anschutz Foundation and El Pomar Foundation to support CLF’s Colorado Legacy Schools initiative, which focuses on increasing the number and diversity of students succeeding in Advanced Placement (AP) math, science, and English …
Colorado Education Initiative and Xcel Energy Partner to Engage More Students in STEM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2014 DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) and Xcel Energy employees engaged today in an Xcel Energy Career Speed Mentoring event with Advanced Placement (AP) students at ArvadaHigh School about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The AP students are participating in CEI’s Colorado …
CLF Announces VP of Strategic Engagement and Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2014 DENVER, CO – Today the Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) announced that Lesley Dahlkemper has been selected to serve as the organization’s Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Communications. Prior to joining CEI, Dahlkemper served as the Founder and President of Schoolhouse Communications, Inc. Dahlkemper has more …
Colorado Education Initiative Announces School Behavioral Health Grantees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2014 Districts to Receive $25,000 in Funding to Enhance School Behavioral Health Services DENVER, CO – Today the Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) announced five Colorado districts that will receive funding to advance best practices in school behavioral health to improve student outcomes. Behavioral health includes the social, …
More than $45,000 Awarded to 42 Healthy Schools Across Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2014 DENVER, CO – On April 17th the Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) will recognize 42 schools as 2014 Healthy School Champions at the 2014 Legacy Summit. “The Colorado Education Initiative recognizes the importance of a healthy and engaging learning environment for all students,” said Dr. Helayne Jones, President …