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The year is 2041. Chris grew up in Colorado and is now 25. Chris just received his first evaluation from his employer. It was spectacular! Chris’s boss pointed out that he takes initiative and can collaborate with his team. That has helped him and his team become global learners that take risks to create innovative products and experiences. He has the skills to communicate his ideas with confidence, which has elevated him and the business in which he works.
Because of this great evaluation he now has the opportunity to lead an initiative to develop a new business venture. Chris jumped at the opportunity to take on this role that elicits passion for him. Lucky for Chris he can use his skills that he developed in Preschool-graduate school (P-20) education to communicate, collaborate, and curate all that is needed to fill the requirements of this venture. This work is very fulfilling for Chris because he is a lifelong learner that craves opportunities to express curiosity, work hard toward goals, and engage in the world around him.
As a learner in Colorado, Chris was exposed to the importance of play, project based learning, and connection from an early age. This continued as he went through schooling that focused on real world problem solving, collaboration, and experiential learning. When it came time for Chris to go to college he already had the goals and vision that he developed early on in his education. He was used to having choice and voice from the very beginning and that became the binding thread between all the levels he experienced in his educational career. Additionally, he was challenged to think for himself beyond preparing for tests and standardized competencies. Because of these skills and the support he had from his learning community, including teachers, he had the confidence to apply for a position that would fulfill his life.
The year is 2015. Taylor has also grown up in Colorado and went to a typical school. What does her first employment evaluation look like?
As you reflect on the difference between Chris and Taylor, consider donating to Colorado ASCD as we embark on a project that will provide the opportunity for Colorado teachers to create a framework that teachers can use to promote necessary learning for the future. In other words, our project will help build students like Chris. We will use the funds to host a Teacher Leader Summit, that develops teachers' capacity to advocate for the skills students will need to engage in Colorado's economy in the future and create a framework that any teacher can utilize. The teacher leader summit takes place in two parts: one in June 2016 and the other in January 2017.
Imagine a future in which each Colorado learner becomes a trusted, highly educated professional. This project will get us closer to a strong workforce in Colorado. Thank you for considering Colorado ASCD.
Because of this great evaluation he now has the opportunity to lead an initiative to develop a new business venture. Chris jumped at the opportunity to take on this role that elicits passion for him. Lucky for Chris he can use his skills that he developed in Preschool-graduate school (P-20) education to communicate, collaborate, and curate all that is needed to fill the requirements of this venture. This work is very fulfilling for Chris because he is a lifelong learner that craves opportunities to express curiosity, work hard toward goals, and engage in the world around him.
As a learner in Colorado, Chris was exposed to the importance of play, project based learning, and connection from an early age. This continued as he went through schooling that focused on real world problem solving, collaboration, and experiential learning. When it came time for Chris to go to college he already had the goals and vision that he developed early on in his education. He was used to having choice and voice from the very beginning and that became the binding thread between all the levels he experienced in his educational career. Additionally, he was challenged to think for himself beyond preparing for tests and standardized competencies. Because of these skills and the support he had from his learning community, including teachers, he had the confidence to apply for a position that would fulfill his life.
The year is 2015. Taylor has also grown up in Colorado and went to a typical school. What does her first employment evaluation look like?
As you reflect on the difference between Chris and Taylor, consider donating to Colorado ASCD as we embark on a project that will provide the opportunity for Colorado teachers to create a framework that teachers can use to promote necessary learning for the future. In other words, our project will help build students like Chris. We will use the funds to host a Teacher Leader Summit, that develops teachers' capacity to advocate for the skills students will need to engage in Colorado's economy in the future and create a framework that any teacher can utilize. The teacher leader summit takes place in two parts: one in June 2016 and the other in January 2017.
Imagine a future in which each Colorado learner becomes a trusted, highly educated professional. This project will get us closer to a strong workforce in Colorado. Thank you for considering Colorado ASCD.
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Colorado ASCD
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