CFEWP at @ConfluencePSG works at forefront of efforts to expand access to quality education & align job-training opportunities with tomorrow’s workforce needs.
So well deserved. Chris Harms’ leadership & strategic thinking have brought a level of inter-agency collaboration & trust among local partners that many states can benefit by learning from.
Congratulations to our director, Christine Harms, who has been appointed to the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board! The Board will advise on interagency school safety practices to better support K-12 communities.
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New report outlines actionable steps for state & local officials to enhance student & educator safety. Thx to input from CO’s largest coalition on #schoolsafety, we’re identifying key opportunities to create safer & more supportive school environments💪❤️🏫 @ConfluencePSG
Important conversation on navigating #polarization at @PEBCorg Ed Workforce forum artfully moderated by the amazing @KatyAnthes. Inspired by the packed room & incredible leadership of my friend @SueSava#edpolicy
Honored to be joined by @KatyAnthes at today's CO #SaferSchools Initiative mtg. After leading #k12 ed in CO as Commissioner, Katy is now Dir of Forward at @PEBC, helping to move conversations from polarization to progress in ed discussions. #edpolicy#edcolo
After a year of mtgs & engaging stakeholders across the state, inter-agency work group on #schoolsafety published a roadmap for lawmakers to improve the efficiency & effectiveness of state programs. Grateful for@NicoleDenver7's interest & coverage bit.ly/49dQIHd#coleg
We are honored to support the incredible leaders & staff in Colorado state government working to keep kids safe, thrilled to speak about those efforts & grateful for @DenverChannel's @NicoleDenver7 for her continuous commitment to covering these critical issues.
Appreciate @NicoleDenver7 talking w/CO Office of School Safety Dir Christine Harms & me about #SchoolSafety Work Group, recent report recs. Honored to support this work! Harms, @CoSSRC, @codepted & their colleagues across state govt doing critical work for student safety.
Student emotional well-being & safety are critical to student growth & success. As we focus on academics, the educator workforce & career pathways, we're equally focused on these dynamics & grateful for @ConfluencePSG's partnership with @PEBCorg
After a full year of collaboration across more than a dozen departments, divisions & offices, the CO Interagency Work Group on School Safety has released its report & recommendations to further strengthen the state’s role & work improving #schoolsafety. bit.ly/3UjwUyk
It's time to talk about teens, cell phones in classes & total screentime. While pandemic #learningloss is getting much needed attention, there's a disturbing reluctance among too many to address awkward reality of #screentime's effect on student learning. bit.ly/41HjjCH
Task Force, Work Group, Blue Ribbon Commission... The name may vary but collaborative decision making bodies have potential to inform bold, consensus based action when effectively structured & run. Part 1 of our blog series on these processes is up now. bit.ly/45yM9X0
Education & workforce policy bring out a broad range of passionate, well intentioned & differing ideas. Our job is to help stakeholders find common ground. That's why #neutrality is a cornerstone of our work as facilitators & why we strive each day to set the gold standard for it
As we facilitate discussions on contentious issues, I’ve been asked the importance of our neutrality. It’s critical. In practice & perception. It can be complicated for facilitators to get right so next week we’re launching a blog series on neutrality & task force best practices.
Truly energizing conversation learning about work across schools & communities. Always an honor to facilitate discussions among so many smart, passionate people & to collaborate w/our friends at @PEBCorg to make a real difference for kids!
Inspiring panel at Aug 1 CO #SaferSchools Initiative mtg: Promising School Safety Practices & Community Partnerships breakout discussions of how to adapt, replicate & scale. We love the energy & partnering w @PEBCorg to convene #edcolo#schoolsafetyyoutu.be/aZ76sW4pdOM
Are #teacherlicensure tests keeping good teachers out of the classroom? Some at @ncpublicschools suggest yes, particularly for elementary teachers. Officials have proposed some alternatives as part of broad package of reforms #NorthCarolinabit.ly/3DnKjfc
Two great #SchoolSafety panels group discussions. We're proud of the work in CO with our partners at @PEBCorg & look forward to continuing discussions with state leaders across the U.S. about this model for engaging broad stakeholder groups in the critical work.
Video: CO Safer Schools Initiative (CSSI) mtg: CO Speaker @McCluskieforCO 2 panels: 1. State of Student Educator Mental Well-Being & 2. School District #SchoolSafety priorities. We're honored to partner w/@PEBCorg to convene CSSI's 175 stakeholders youtu.be/aYJj9dyr0Gs
#SouthCarolina Gov @henrymcmaster signs $1bn state budget with $20m for #schoolsafety focusing on building physical security & safety measures. @EducationSC to oversee process & tasked to quickly get funds out w/applications due Sept 1 & awards by Nov 30. bit.ly/3XRHj4b
In NY, $31.5mm in grantsto 12 #CTE programs for students to acquire skills in high-skill tech, health care, finance & manufacturing . @GovKathyHochul says will help students "reach their full potential & gives employers access to a large pool of talent." bit.ly/44dVDGx
Despite #TeacherShortage, hurdles persist for educators moving between states. 10 states are 1st to participate in Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact: AL, CO, FL, KS, KY, NV, NE, OK, OR & UT. #teacherlicensurebit.ly/3XOHmxN