Center for Education & Workforce Policy

CFEWP at @ConfluencePSG works at forefront of efforts to expand access to quality education & align job-training opportunities with tomorrow’s workforce needs.

[Berrick Abramson @pbabramson]

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.

[PEBC @PEBCorg]

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

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

Critical discussion & and impressive panel of senior leaders who have navigated some of the most contentious & complicated dynamics

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

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

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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 https://t.co/QkRT36zHM7 #coleg

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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.

[Berrick Abramson @pbabramson]

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.

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

A powerful conversation on trauma informed practices among amazing group of CO educators in today's CO #SaferSchools Initiative mtg. Grateful to our @PEBCorg partners for leading today's panel! #schoolsafety #traumainformed #teachers https://t.co/1dL9wKnztB

[Berrick Abramson @pbabramson]

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. https://t.co/Rcjz1MvApA

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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. https://t.co/VwxHga5lng

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

Great panel #TraumaInformedPractices in #lockdown drills at CO #SaferSchools Initiative mtg. After welcome by @codepted Commissioner @SusanaCDenver, Sen. @Zenzinger_AtoZ & Sen. @Janice_Marchman. Honored to collab w/our @PEBCorg partners to convene! https://t.co/wAsbsCtuOv

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

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. https://t.co/RZfcleHblq

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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

[Berrick Abramson @pbabramson]

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.

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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!

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

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 #schoolsafety
https://t.co/izdjcsZYzB

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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 #NorthCarolina https://t.co/PPK2vfMeFA

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

Kentucky #taskforce on School &Campus Security held 1st mtg w/discussion of 2019 law addressing school based personnel & systems. Next mtg in Aug will include reps f/@KCSSnews & reps f/@KyDeptofEd @kycommissioner #schoolsafety https://t.co/etQHn96yW6

[Berrick Abramson @pbabramson]

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.

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

#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. https://t.co/yZ4Akab2q0

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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." https://t.co/PdU3G7zrUu

[Center for Education & Workforce Policy @Center4EdPolicy]

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. #teacherlicensure https://t.co/2jGUg8PPoq

[Confluence Policy & Strategy Group @ConfluencePSG]

New #NorthCarolina law sponsored by @JohnTorbett signed by @NC_Governor requires all public school units to have threat assessment teams & to participate in #schoolsafety exercises, programs. https://t.co/9jh0sZ9YLn