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March 2024 Colorado is a state rich with geographic and cultural diversity. A one-size-fits-all model has never been consistent with our state’s traditions, and education is no exception. The second paper in CEI’s new Accountability EdPaper series examines the critical importance of acknowledging the local context of a school district …
Welcome Back to the Conversation February 2024 In spring of 2018, Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) launched a series of EdPapers to ignite conversation about accountability in Colorado. Since then, some things have changed and some things have remained disappointingly stagnant, but the moment is ripe to breathe new life into …
Message From CEI President and CEO Rebecca Holmes From CEI’s December 2023 Newsletter In 2021, a trusted friend asked what was keeping me up at night. As the leader of an organization with a close-up view into dozens of Colorado’s systems, and as a former system leader who knows how …
Local and national leaders to focus on AI advancements and opportunities and explore the future of education in Colorado. DENVER – As generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes how we learn and work, students and leaders across the education-to-career ecosystem are considering and adapting to the profound impact this has …
Thriving Young People, Flourishing Communities: CEI’s Vision for Delivering on the Promise of Public Education Message from CEI President and CEO Rebecca Holmes CEI is starting the 2023-24 school year with a new five-year vision that is grounded in our belief about what is possible for the future of public …
Fifteen Colorado School and District Leaders Selected to Join RSA Denver, CO: The third Rural Superintendent Academy (RSA) launched the week of July 17, welcoming 15 new and experienced superintendents and district and school leaders who are focused on building system leadership capacity and collaborative relationships across the state. Made …
We are thrilled to welcome eight new teammates to CEI whose collective expertise spans the education landscape, with focus on deepening support for policy, district and school leadership, family and community partnership, and strategic data and communications. Karen Quanbeck and Amber Elias both join as Vice Presidents to lead CEI’s …
Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog post series showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools Academic Recovery: Building Systems to Catch Kids Up By Finessa Ferrell, CEI Social Emotional Learning Specialist Re-Imagining the Problem Let’s talk frankly about attendance. Educators are insistent that student attendance has never been …
Top ongoing priorities created by COVID are student emotional support and behavior, unfilled positions, and staff social and emotional support. DENVER – K-12 district and school leaders, educators, and community members weighed in on challenges and lessons learned related to the federal pandemic relief funds provided to Colorado schools. As …
Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools The ‘Restorative’ in Restorative Practices By Marcus Bratton, CEI Director of District Implementation and Partnerships Introduction Fresh out of college, my first job was at an alternative high school for credit recovery, which at the time …
