Priorities and Issues

My priorities as a State Board member are to...

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
  
• Implement the Colorado Academic Standards to reflect the high expectations for 21st Century learners
  
• Modernize and streamline accountability systems to measure achievement over time and make assessment relevant
  
• Expand access to programs already proven to close achievement gaps, increase graduation rates, and address the needs of advanced learners
  
• Expand collaboration to attract, prepare, and retain excellent Colorado educators
  
• Create and expand safe and healthy learning and teaching environments

   Jane and The Cat celebrate
reading and literacy.

The State Board recognizes Colorado's outstanding students,
teachers and school leaders.