Colorado’s Rural Schools: Challenges and Opportunities – October 24, 2018
While all of Colorado’s schools and districts face challenges, they are perhaps most acute in the rural areas of our state. Funding is very limited, teacher shortages are common, the majority of rural districts now operate on four-day school weeks, and achievement gaps remain stubborn. The good news is that many educators are developing innovative approaches to these rural challenges.
Please join us for a conversation about these new ideas, and how rural educators are addressing current challenges.
Panelists:
Douglas Bissonette, Superintendent, Elizabeth School District
Denille LePlatt, Director of Rural Services, Colorado Department of Education
Michelle Murphy, Executive Director, Colorado Rural Alliance
Moderator:
Peter Huidekoper, Director of Colorado’s Education Policy Fellowship Program, CU Denver School of Public Affairs
When: 5:00-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Where: Terrace Room (2nd floor), 1380 Lawrence Street, Denver
Admission: Free, but space is limited — register today!
Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
This event is open to the public. Please forward this invitation to anyone you feel might be interested.