From Chaos to Sustained Innovation

In February 2021, CEI partnered with the Center for Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) to facilitate a conversation around ideas for addressing longstanding inequities in education, beyond the current COVID-19 crisis.

Panelists in this multi-dimensional conversation included:

  • Colorado Governor Jared Polis
  • Robin Lake  | Director, Center for Reinventing Public Education
  • Rebecca Holmes | President and CEO, Colorado Education Initiative
  • Allie Kimmel | Deputy Legislative Director, Governor Polis
  • Melanie Bravo | Director, Caring for Colorado
  • Vernon Jones | Director, Northeast Denver Innovation Zone 
  • Douglas Bissonette | Superintendent, Elizabeth School District
  • Ernest House, Jr. | Member, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
  • Marsha Cody | Superintendent, Alamosa School District
  • Peter Hilts | Chief Education Officer, District 49

Breakout Sessions

Funder Drives Innovation Through SEL
Landon Mascareñaz | Vice President of Community Partnership, CEI
Melanie Bravo | Director, Caring for Colorado
Marsha Cody | Superintendent, Alamosa School District

Nonprofit Helps Districts Rethink Accountability (audio only)
Elliott Asp | Senior Partner, CEI
Vernon Jones | Director, NE Denver Innovation Zone
Peter Hilts | Chief Education Officer, District 49

From Chaos to Sustained Innovation slide deck


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