Response to Colorado's ESSA State Plan
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Career Success Program Rolls out Across Colorado
Evan Richardson of Fort Meyers, FL described himself as the typical disengaged high school student. It wasn’t until he was…
Colorado's Challenge: Getting More Women and Girls in STEM
It’s been nearly 25 years since the toy company Mattel received extensive criticism for producing a talking Barbie doll that…
The Colorado READ Act Delivers Results for Kids
Building a strong workforce pipeline begins well before students enter high school. Early literacy is a little known but key…
JE Dunn Promotes Women and Girls in STEM in Colorado
When you imagine a school field trip, having kids don hardhats and safety goggles and tour a high-rise construction site…
Colorado Business & Civic Leaders Visit DC for a Tour-de-Education
Colorado Succeeds led a delegation of twenty-five chamber and industry association leaders – representing every county of Colorado to Washington…
Common Challenges and New Opportunities for Career and Technical Education Programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) represents a crucial pathway from education to employment. Traditionally a reliable pathway into the middle…
P-TECH Schools: A Win for Colorado Students
Colorado’s workforce is changing, and a high school diploma is no longer enough to guarantee future success or employment. By…
Fordham Institute Finds Out What Teachers Are Saying About Common Core
In response to the need to better prepare Colorado students for higher education and our 21st century workforce, the state…
An Overview of School Achievement Data in Colorado
This is the first in a series of blog posts from Colorado Succeeds examining Colorado school achievement data and student…