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By Rebecca Holmes, CEI President and CEO This month’s newsletter closes a three-part series on exemplary actions we’re seeing from those leading for transformation in this moment – celebrating our wins. Celebrating big and small wins and shining a light on bright spots to inspire possibility have been cornerstones of …
We are thrilled to have welcomed Dr. Jared Anthony, Katherine Novinski, and Natalie Gonzalez to our team in the last few months. These new hires are part of our commitment to accelerating CEI’s 2023 goals and in response to increasing requests from school and district partners for expertise and support …
By Rebecca Holmes, CEI President and CEO This month’s newsletter picks up where our last left off – digging in on the second of three behaviors we’re seeing from those leading for transformation in this moment. Now more than ever, deep listening with families and communities is one of the …
By Rebecca Holmes, CEI President and CEO Last week I had the honor of being recognized at Denver Business Journals’ 2021 Most Admired CEOs event. The theme for this year’s awards was transformation, and I was thrilled to see that four of the 21 awardees lead education or youth-serving organizations. …
Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) President and CEO Rebecca Holmes has been named 2021 Most Admired CEO by Denver Business Journal. Selected from a field of more than 100 nominees, Holmes is one of 21 leaders in the Denver metro area to receive recognition for transformational leadership and community impact. In …
By Rebecca Holmes, CEI President and CEO In my July message to the field, I reflected on the paradoxes of this moment, noting both lights on the horizon in Colorado in significant open policy windows, and the still-present weight of the last year with pandemic uncertainly still looming. In every conversation, …
Effort Aims to Empower and Engage Parents and Caregivers as Partners in their Child’s Education Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is excited to announce the launch of FutureReadyFamilies.org, a robust website with proven tools, resources, and strategies to empower parents and caregivers as engaged partners in their child’s education and development. Conceived and curated by CEI President and CEO Rebecca …
By Rebecca Holmes, CEI President and CEO Carrying two feelings at once is the idea behind Brené Brown’s two-word check-in. As we get ready to return from summer vacation following education’s hardest year in recent history, my team and I see light on the horizon. I feel simultaneously emboldened and humbled …
$350,000 in funding will support summer programs that focus on equity, engagement, and wellness following pandemic disruptions The Recovery Summer Coalition (the Coalition), facilitated by Early Milestones Colorado (Early Milestones) and Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), is pleased to announce 11 grants to fund regional equity-centered efforts that leverage the upcoming summer for supporting Colorado children and …
By Susan Paulsen, CEI Strategic Communications Manager Efforts to meet student needs begin with meeting staff needs St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) has many programs and resources in place to ensure teachers and staff are supported in their work. One important area of focus is advancing the social emotional …
