May 10, 2018 Three new members have joined the CEI Board of Trustees. Stephanie Donner, Lindsey Padrino, and Veronica Palmer will work closely with CEI’s other board members to set strategic direction and oversee CEI’s progress towards our vision of equitable outcomes for all students in Colorado. “I am thrilled… read more →
By Elaine Gantz Berman and Susan Casey, The Huffington Post | February 23, 2017 These accomplished women have had vastly divergent experiences but also have much in common. They all have advanced degrees, have distinguished themselves in top public leadership roles, and are fearless in their commitment to provide a high… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2017 Contact Information: Susan Paulsen 720-502-4734 spaulsen@coloradoedinitiative.org College Board-certified program focuses on providing equitable access to all students Denver, Colorado – More than half of U.S. high school students who show potential to succeed in rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) coursework never enroll in AP courses.… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2017 Contact Information: Rebecca Holmes 720-502-7400 rholmes@coloradoedinitiative.org Denver, Colorado – The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) has appointed two new members to the organization’s leadership team, President and Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Holmes announced this week. “We are sharpening our focus and readying for a new… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2017 Contact Information: Alex Carter (720) 502-4705 work (970) 708-7405 cell acarter@coloradoedinitiative.org STEM Champions Advance Partnership Effort to Increase Equity and Opportunity Denver, Colorado — STEM Champions Gill Foundation and Ball Corporation today announced they will commit $140,000 to support Colorado STEM. Colorado STEM is… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2017 Contact Information: Alex Carter (720) 502-4705 work (970) 708-7405 cell acarter@coloradoedinitiative.org WHAT: Annual Colorado Healthy Schools Summit Celebrates Student Health Success WHEN: Friday, March 3, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80228 Denver, Colorado — Colorado… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2016 Contact Information: Melissa Reeves 720-502-4756 work 303-856-8098 cell mreeves@coloradoedinitiative.org Denver, Colorado – The Colorado Education Initiative’s (CEI) board of trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of the organization’s new President & CEO, Rebecca Holmes, who joins the CEI team in January 2017. “We’re… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2016 Contact Information: Melissa Reeves 720-502-4756 work 303-856-8098 cell mreeves@coloradoedinitiative.org WHAT: The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) celebrates the power of Colorado teachers! WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 80205 CEI Celebrates… read more →
YourHub – Denver Post | June 1, 2016
The Daniels Fund is pleased to announce that Leroy J. Williams, Jr. has been elected to serve on its board of directors. The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. READ MORE >
April 4, 2016 We recently welcomed Alex Carter as vice president of development. His unique experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent brings a valuable perspective to our statewide approach to serve schools. We talked with him about this new role, his passions, and fundraising for a nonprofit. What three… read more →
