PEBC believes that each and every child deserves a great educator.
We work in Colorado and across the nation to prepare outstanding new teachers, support practicing educators and leaders to become exceptional, and shape policies that foster vibrant growth and lasting student success.
Our Mission: To cultivate educators worthy of each and every learner
Our Story
PEBC strives to create schools and systems worthy of our children. Forged in Denver in 1983, the Public Education & Business Coalition represents a convergence of stakeholders keen to uplift learning opportunities for each and every student. Today, PEBC collaborates with teachers, schools and districts nationwide catalyzing high quality instruction.
PEBC’s origins date back to 1983 and the release of the Nation At Risk report by The National Commission on Excellence in Education. The Commission believed that the public education system was failing to meet the national need for a competitive workforce. With funding from the Ford Foundation, several communities created local education funds to concentrate efforts on quality teaching initiatives.
Initially PEBC’s focus was on supporting teachers with literacy and reading comprehension instructional practices. In 1997, PEBC staff published the ground-breaking book Mosaic of Thought: Teaching Comprehension in a Reader’s Workshop, by Ellin Oliver Keene and Susan Zimmermann, which drew thousands of teachers to Denver wanting to work with and observe PEBC staff applying literacy best practices in their own classrooms. The organization expanded its efforts to coach teachers nationally, and created its highly-respected PEBC Lab Classrooms. In 2004, PEBC expanded its focus to include professional learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) instructional best practices and launched the PEBC Teacher Residency teacher preparation program (formerly the Boettcher Teacher Residency which merged with Stanley Teacher Prep in 2015).
Today, PEBC has grown into an organization with an unrivaled reputation for its professional development model, its publications, and the expertise of its staff. In 2020, PEBC staff published their Teaching Framework through the book Phenomenal Teaching.
PEBC is headquartered in Denver, CO, and works both locally and nationally. Its Board is comprised of business executives, community leaders, and school superintendents.
Our Impact: 2023/24
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Our Core Values
human dignity and belonging
We value cultivating human dignity and a sense of belonging through our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
impactful relationships
We value fostering and nurturing relationships to optimize impact.
responsiveness and adaptability
We value the ability to listen and learn in order to respond and adapt to the needs of educators.
robust talent development
We value developing and enhancing individual and collective talent to sustain and retain PEBC staff.
sustainability and stewardship
We value financial growth and responsible planning and management of resources to further the achievement of our mission.
Our Strategic Partners
PEBC has unprecedented support from partners who believe in a bright future for brilliant educators. We would like to recognize those partners, friends, and sponsors who support our work and join us to assure that brilliant educators can have bright futures so that every child has access to an excellent educator and exceptional education.
Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Next Education Workforce Initiative
Bright Futures/Strong Start - San Miguel County
Buell Foundation
Cherry Creek School District
Confluence Policy and Strategy Group
Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB)
Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE)
Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (COAEYC)
Colorado Center for Rural Education
Colorado Council International Reading Association (CCIRA)
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE)
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
Colorado Education Association (CEA)
Colorado Education Initiative (CEI)
Colorado Early Childhood Education Association
Colorado League of Charter Schools
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Colorado Workforce Development Council
Comcast Corporation
Council for a Strong America
DaVita
Denver Early Childhood Council
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Preschool Program
Durango School District
Eagle School District
Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance (ECCLA)
Early Childhood Council of La Plata County
Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC)
Early Childhood Service Corps
Early Childhood Options
Early Connections Learning Centers
Early Learning Ventures
Early Milestones
The Efshar Project
Elizabeth School District
Empowering Communities Globally (ECG)
Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC)
FirstBank
FlyteCO Brewing
FlyteCO Tower
Fort Lewis College
Great Education Colorado
Harrison School District
Impact Charitable
Jeffco Public Schools
Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fund at The Denver Foundation
Kaiser Permanente - Institute for Health Research
Latinas First Foundation
Lutheran Family Services - Rocky Mountains
Metro Caring
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Montezuma-Cortez School District
National Center for Teacher Residencies
National Center for Teacher Residencies - Black Educator Initiative
Northern Trust
Partners in Evaluation & Research (PiER) Center
PEAK Resources, Inc.
Platte Valley School District
Polsinelli
Rural Education Collaborative/Generation Schools Network
San Juan BOCES
Save The Children - Colorado
Serve Colorado (AmeriCorps)
Social Impact Solutions
South Central BOCES
Spring Institute
The ABIDI Donor-Advised Fund at The Denver Foundation
The Margulf Foundation
The Patterson Family Fund
The Village Institute
University of Colorado Denver
University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
Village Institute
Weilzan Fund
Western State Colorado University
Westerra Credit Union
Widefield School District
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Woodland Park School District
Xcel Energy
Xorax Foundation
Youth on Record