Colorado Succeeds’ work to improve education is grounded in six key business principles: Learners First Prioritize the needs of the learner over the system Equity Prioritize learners furthest from opportunity Transparency & Accountability Collect the right data and share it publicly
The work to close gaps for students is complex and challenging, and the business community is critical in leading and supporting education and workforce development solutions that meet their current and future talent needs. With that in mind, Colorado Succeeds’ work focuses on three key areas: • POLICY: Advocating for system changes through public policy that removes barriers to innovation and scales promising practices • IMPLEMENTATION: Supporting the implementation of policy, working with hundreds of school districts, education partners, and business organizations from across the state • IMPACT: Engaging in a continual feedback loop, not only championing policies but also investing in implementation, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring policies remain relevant and impactful
Choice & Innovation Expand options and remove barriers
Return on Investment Channel limited resources to opportunities for greatest impact Agility Respond and adapt to a constantly changing environment
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