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The Aurora school board race was its most expensive in history. A+ Colorado extends congratulations to everyone who participated in the race. It was hard fought and raised big questions about the future of Aurora schools. Chalkbeat Colorado has reported on the dynamics at play in Aurora immediately following the election of new school…
Part of a series on open systems in education A common question about open systems is “What is required beyond the school or district for an open system to succeed? What about the broader ecosystem?” “Yeah, it’s great to have districts or schools work with parents in co-creation – but there is an entire civic…
This past week I had the opportunity to visit with colleagues in Illinois, fresh off a state funding victory. I was hosted by Advance Illinois, a member of the Coalition Support Network I’m working with. This year, the coalitions they supported scored a crucial state funding victory in coalition with districts, community organizations, and state…
Recent events (and upcoming elections) have education leaders in Colorado asking: is there momentum in Aurora? What is “The Big Mo”? Some folks may have heard about the idea of “The Big Mo.” It’s shorthand for a term in behavioral momentum theory that suggests success breeds success. It’s the idea that when a campaign or…
For the past three years, I’ve worked at Denver Public Schools in the Office of Family and Community Engagement. It has been an incredible experience and as I’ve transitioned to my new role as Senior Partner, Advocacy and Alliances at A+ Colorado, I’ve wanted to reflect a bit more on my time and work. …