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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 – 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 …
Meaningful Career Conversations Trainings
Sessions Begin in November 2023Are you ready to empower job seekers through meaningful career exploration and build your leadership skills as a trusted career advisor? Join CEI, the Colorado Department of Education, and IndigoPathway for FREE Meaningful Career Conversations trainings. These trainings are designed for ANYONE in a position to provide guidance to those seeking to …
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 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 …
Webinar – AI in Colorado Education: Collaborating for Action
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 | 4 - 5 p.m. MTJoin Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) on on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4–5 p.m. MT for our second ‘AI in Colorado Education: Collaborating for Action’ webinar. This new event will explore how teachers across the country are using AI tools for their work and in …
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 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 …
2023 Colorado Summit on AI Education
On May 17, 2023, the AI Education Project (aiEDU), CEI, Code.org, Gary Community Ventures, Thrive Colorado, and Uncharted AI hosted the Colorado Summit on AI Education and welcomed attendees working across the education, industry, and policy ecosystems who joined us in exploring how AI is rapidly transforming our economy and our lives in the Colorado …
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 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: April 2023
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 …
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. 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 …