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Innovating and Launching More Equitable Pathways in Colorado


Post-Secondary and Business Leaders Convene to Discuss Future of Higher Ed
In 2021, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) received $95M in federal stimulus dollars as a one-time cash infusion to bolster the state’s higher education system. Shortly thereafter, the state legislature empowered a taskforce of education and industry leaders from


Scott Laband & Colorado Succeeds Named “Advocate of the Year” by Colorado Technology Association
In February, the Colorado Technology Association (CTA) hosted their annual tech summit and APEX awards where they recognized exceptional people, companies, and accomplishments in tech over the past year. Scott Laband and Colorado Succeeds were recognized as “Advocate of the


The Succeeds Prize: Agile Approaches to Education Celebrated in First Round of Site Visits
Colorado Succeeds staff, board, business members, and partners have been on the road visiting this year’s winners of The Succeeds Prize – the most prestigious award and recognition for Colorado’s most forward-thinking educators. Site visits have not only served as


Educators & Business Ignite Entrepreneurship in Northern Colorado
Earlier this month, Colorado Succeeds teamed up with the OtterCares Foundation and MindSpark Learning to host NoCO IgnitED, a two-day immersive event focused on educators and industry partners collaborating to spark entrepreneurship in education. Over 100 attendees from five school


Business Convenes to Discuss Importance of Local School Board Elections
Colorado Succeeds and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce joined forces to host the business community for a conversation to discuss the metro area’s school board elections on the ballot this fall. Often overlooked by the public, school board elections


Colorado Succeeds Members Inform Creation of New Department of Early Childhood
HB21-1304, which created the new Department of Early Childhood, was the seminal piece of Early Childhood Education (ECE) legislation to pass this session. The bill passed through both chambers with overwhelming bipartisan support and 80 of 100 legislators voting in


Business Lends Support to Statewide Out-of-School Learning Ballot Initiative
Colorado Succeeds members gathered in early May to discuss a proposed statewide ballot initiative meant to address student learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and set students up for long-term success: the Learning Enrichment Academic Program (LEAP). Access to


Business Member Highlights: April 2021
Every month, we bring you new member announcements and core value shout outs to highlight the incredible work being done by our business network to ensure all of Colorado’s kids have access to a game-changing educational experience, and all of


US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Survey Sheds Light on the Impact of COVID-19
Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, education advocates recognized the critical nature of early childhood education (ECE) in ensuring a bright future for kids. Research shows that access to high quality ECE supports long-term educational and professional outcomes, including higher wages


Collegiate Peaks Bank Joins Colorado Succeeds
Collegiate Peaks Bank joins Colorado Succeeds.