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Dec. 03, 2024

New Case Study Explores D51’s Cell Phone Policy That Maximizes Learning and Wellbeing

Insights for School District Leaders on Fostering Connection and Maximizing Learning   As Colorado school districts increasingly explore how to…

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Dec. 02, 2024

Leading Locally, Together

Message From CEI President and CEO Rebecca Holmes From CEI’s November 2024 Newsletter As people whose work is influenced by…

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Nov. 18, 2024

Introducing CEI Team Members

We are excited to introduce two new teammates this school year who bring additional leadership and expertise to CEI’s strategic…

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Aug. 06, 2024

Colorado Releases Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education 

CEI and Over 100 Participants Issue Guidance for Responsible Integration of AI in Teaching and Learning   Today, Colorado Education…

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Jul. 22, 2024

Welcome, 2024 Rural Superintendent Academy Fellows! 

Twenty-One Colorado School and District Leaders Selected to Join RSA  The fourth cohort of the Rural Superintendent Academy (RSA) launched…

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Jul. 22, 2024

Introducing CEI Team Members

We are thrilled to introduce you to 10 new teammates who joined CEI in the 2023-24 school year, bringing collective…

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Jul. 22, 2024

Hopeful Futures and Emerging Frontiers

Message From CEI President and CEO Rebecca Holmes From CEI’s July 2024 Newsletter Greetings from the midst of a Colorado…

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May. 31, 2024

2024 Accountability EdPapers – What Makes a Graduate? Unveiling the Opportunities and Challenges of Colorado’s Unique Graduation Pathways

May 2024 Colorado’s unique and broad graduation landscape allows school districts to adopt their own graduation requirements and develop innovative,…

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Apr. 30, 2024

2024 Accountability EdPapers – Measuring What Matters: A More Balanced Approach to Standardized Testing

April 2024 A critical component of reimagining high school accountability in Colorado is recognizing robust measures of student achievement, growth,…

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Mar. 25, 2024

Four Rural Colorado Collaboratives Awarded Statewide Opportunity Now Seed Grant for Nearly $3 Million

Grant will support more than 10,000 high school students across four regions with career-connected learning. This week, a cooperative of…

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Mar. 22, 2024

Elevating Rural Colorado: Report Reflects on Five Years of Partnership & Growth

Building A Thriving Tomorrow By Investing In K-12 Education & Economic Development State and national leaders have celebrated Colorado’s progress…

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Mar. 20, 2024

Colorado’s ElevateAI Program Awarded Grant to Enhance AI Literacy and Transform Education and Workforce Development

Local and national partners collaborate to equip educators and students for an AI-focused future. Denver – ElevateAI, a groundbreaking program…

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Mar. 12, 2024

2024 Accountability EdPapers: Local Context Matters

March 2024 Colorado is a state rich with geographic and cultural diversity. A one-size-fits-all model has never been consistent with…

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Feb. 01, 2024

2024 Accountability EdPapers: Welcome Back to the Conversation

Welcome Back to the Conversation February 2024 In spring of 2018, Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) launched a series of EdPapers…

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Dec. 14, 2023

Superintendent Sustainability: A Call to Action for Colorado Leaders

Message From CEI President and CEO Rebecca Holmes From CEI’s December 2023 Newsletter In 2021, a trusted friend asked what…

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Dec. 06, 2023

CEI and aiEDU Launch New AI in Education Statewide Steering Committee for Colorado

Local and national leaders to focus on AI advancements and opportunities and explore the future of education in Colorado. DENVER…

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Sep. 08, 2023

Launching CEI’s 5-year Vision and Strategic Plan

Thriving Young People, Flourishing Communities: CEI’s Vision for Delivering on the Promise of Public Education Message from CEI President and…

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Jul. 31, 2023

Welcome, 2023 Rural Superintendent Academy Fellows! 

Fifteen Colorado School and District Leaders Selected to Join RSA  Denver, CO: The third Rural Superintendent Academy (RSA) launched the…

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Jul. 18, 2023

CEI Introduces Two Vice Presidents: Welcoming Eight New Team Members!

We are thrilled to welcome eight new teammates to CEI whose collective expertise spans the education landscape, with focus on…

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Apr. 25, 2023

Social Emotional Solutions: April 2023

Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog post series showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools Academic Recovery: Building Systems…

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Mar. 07, 2023

ESSER Mid-point statewide survey identifies ongoing educational needs, challenges, and lessons learned for K-12 education

Top ongoing priorities created by COVID are student emotional support and behavior, unfilled positions, and staff social and emotional support. …

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Feb. 28, 2023

Social Emotional Solutions: February 2023

Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools The ‘Restorative’ in Restorative Practices  By…

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Dec. 15, 2022

Leveraging Recovery for Statewide Innovation and Scale

Message From CEI President and CEO Rebecca Holmes From CEI’s November 2022 Newsletter Over the past 18 months, CEI has…

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Nov. 14, 2022

Teammate Spotlight: CEI Expands Our Leadership in Industry and Postsecondary Partnership, Communications Planning, and School Improvement

We are thrilled to have welcomed Shelley Banker, Claire Cecere, Tristan Connett, and Katie Kraft to our team in the…

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Oct. 25, 2022

Social Emotional Solutions: October 2022

Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools The Four Academic Mindsets – Something…

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Sep. 27, 2022

Social Emotional Solutions: September 2022

Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools Do Now! Creating Belonging in Colorado…

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Sep. 22, 2022

Youth Connections Investment Grows to $9.5 Million to Support the Social, Emotional & Mental Well-Being of Colorado Students

As schools continue to navigate fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, Colorado is witnessing a youth mental health crisis that, while…

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Sep. 22, 2022

Statewide Family Engagement Center to Launch in Colorado

The U.S. Department of Education has selected the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) to create and lead the Colorado…

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Aug. 30, 2022

Social Emotional Solutions: August 2022

Social Emotional Solutions: A monthly blog showcasing strategies and bright spots for Colorado’s schools Five Mindsets to Start Your Year…

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Aug. 26, 2022

Understanding Assessments: A Tool for Families

CEI, in partnership with Future Ready Families and Learning Heroes, is excited to share our new “Understanding Assessments: A Tool…

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