New #NorthCarolina law sponsored by John A. Torbett signed by Governor Josh Stein requires all public school units to have threat assessment teams & to participate in #schoolsafety exercises, programs. bit.ly/46GlU1F

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 bit.ly/3XOHmxN

In NY, $31.5mm in grantsto 12 #CTE programs for students to acquire skills in high-skill tech, health care, finance & manufacturing . Governor Kathy Hochul says will help students "reach their full potential & gives employers access to a large pool of talent." bit.ly/44dVDGx

#SouthCarolina Gov Gov. Henry McMaster signs $1bn state budget with $20m for #schoolsafety focusing on building physical security & safety measures. S.C. Department of Education to oversee process & tasked to quickly get funds out w/applications due Sept 1 & awards by Nov 30. bit.ly/3XRHj4b

Two great #SchoolSafety panels + group discussions. We're proud of the work in CO with our partners at PEBC & look forward to continuing discussions with state leaders across the U.S. about this model for engaging broad stakeholder groups in the critical work.

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/Ky School Safety & reps f/KY Dept of Education Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education #schoolsafety bit.ly/3XXpe4J

Are #teacherlicensure tests keeping good teachers out of the classroom? Some at NC Public Schools suggest yes, particularly for elementary teachers. Officials have proposed some alternatives as part of broad package of reforms #NorthCarolina bit.ly/3DnKjfc

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 PEBC to make a real difference for kids!

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

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. bit.ly/45yM9X0

Great panel #TraumaInformedPractices in #lockdown drills at CO #SaferSchools Initiative mtg. After welcome by CO Dept of Education Commissioner Susana Cordova, Sen. Rachel Zenzinger & Sen. 🪷Senator Janice Marchman 🪷. Honored to collab w/our PEBC partners to convene! youtu.be/LuVfhR1E5wo

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. bit.ly/41HjjCH

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. bit.ly/3UjwUyk

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 Confluence Policy & Strategy Group's partnership with PEBC

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 Denver7 News's Nicole Brady for her continuous commitment to covering these critical issues.

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 bit.ly/49dQIHd #coleg

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

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

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💪❤️🏫 Confluence Policy & Strategy Group

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.