FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2015 Contact Information: Melissa Reeves 720-502-4756 mreeves@coloradoedinitiative.org Denver, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) announces four new leaders in education, child advocacy, and business are joining its board of trustees. The new CEI board members include Henry Roman, retired superintendent and education consultant; Graham …
The Colorado Education Initiative Hosts 2015 Summit and Luncheon: Seeing is Believing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2015 DENVER, CO – More than 1,000 educators, students, parents, business leaders and public education partners come together to honor some of Colorado’s healthiest schools and to celebrate innovation and collaboration in public schools around the state. The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) recognizes 47 of …
PARTNERSHIPS SEEK TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS TO LEAD, SUCCEED IN STEM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2015 DENVER, CO – Colorado boasts more jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) than the national average — and is expected to see above average growth in STEM careers over the next decade. The demand for a STEM-skilled workforce and the number of …
Six Colorado Schools Redesign the Future of Student Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2015 Denver, CO – Three Colorado school districts are on the cutting edge of redesigning the classroom of the future — better preparing students for success in the classroom, college and the workforce. Adams County School District 50, Colorado Springs School District 11, and the …
Colorado Schools Recognized as 2015 Healthy School Champions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2015 DENVER, CO – More than 40 Colorado schools are being highlighted as some of the state’s healthiest schools at The Colorado Education Initiative’s (CEI) 7th Annual Summit and Luncheon: Seeing is Believing on Friday, April 24, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place, …
Colorado Becomes Third U.S. State to Launch STEMworks Pilot
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2015 Jan. 22 event kicks off new partnership and Colorado STEMworks pilot to identify and promote effective STEM education programs DENVER, CO – A new partnership among The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), Colorado Technology Association (CTA), and Change the Equation (CTEq) will launch the Colorado …
Prominent Colorado Education Organization Selects New CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2014 Glenna Norvelle to Lead The Colorado Education Initiative DENVER – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) announced today its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Glenna Norvelle will lead the statewide education nonprofit starting on January 5, 2015. She joins CEI after serving as the president …
Advanced Placement Program Celebrates Record Gains
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2014 DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) in partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announced today a 73 percent increase in Advanced Placement* (AP) scores for the 10 schools that began implementation of the Colorado Legacy Schools initiative in the …
Advanced Placement Program Celebrates Record Gains
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2014 DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) in partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announced today a 73 percent increase in Advanced Placement* (AP) scores for the 10 schools that began implementation of the Colorado Legacy Schools initiative in the …
State Leaders Release Colorado STEM Education Roadmap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2014 DENVER, CO – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) brought together nearly 275 business executives, state leaders, and education stakeholders for an expert panel discussion focused on developing local talent in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This event, sponsored by United Launch Alliance (ULA), …