Priorities and Issues

Encourage and support the work of schools, their communities and the Department to provide safe, balanced, and inspiring learning opportunities

The basic question we need to be asking ourselves is "What is the purpose of education in Colorado?" I believe that purpose is to continuously improve our prospects for long term economic strength, community health, safety and successful citizens.  ~ Jane Goff 

• Expand and strengthen forward thinking relationships and regular dialogue among all levels pre-school through post-secondary, parents, students, communities, and employers
  
• Revise the Colorado Content Standards to reflect the high expectations of 21st Century skills
  
• Modernize and streamline accountability systems to measure achievement over time and make assessment relevant
  
• Expand access to programs already proven to close achievement gaps, lower dropout rates, and address the needs of advanced learners 
  
• Expand collaboration to attract, prepare, and retain excellent Colorado educators
  
• Work to expand safe and healthy learning environments      

               Jane reads to 4th graders for                            The State Board recognizes  
                     Read Across America                      Outstanding Teachers and School Leaders