Navigating Challenging Political Times: A Community of Practice for Education Leaders
A Three Session Virtual Series:
January 22, 2027
February 10, 2027
March 5, 2027
$650 / Person
90-Minute Sessions beginning at 2pm ET, 1pm CT, 12pm MT, 11am PT
Zoom Information will be provided via email prior to the event date
Registration closes Thursday, January 21st
$650/Person General Ticket
Join with leaders around the country for a three-part education leadership experience on leading through the wicked political challenges of our time.
This facilitated CoP will enable leaders to build a network with colleagues from around the country for a three-part education leadership experience where we work together on the intensifying educational and political conflicts of our time.
What will we do? And what will you get out of it?
- A confidential space to share challenges
- Practical solutions that address immediate real (not hypothetical) problems and long-term district aspirations
- A cross-district learning network for innovation and support
- A way to shift from reactive crisis-management to proactive culture-building
Hosted by: Dr. Katy Anthes former Commissioner of Education in Colorado and current director of FORWARD - From Polarization to Progress at PEBC
Hosts

Dr. Katy Anthes is the creator and director of the FORWARD initiative at the Public Education and Business Coalition (PEBC) as well as a founder and partner of The Third Mile Group, a social policy consulting firm. The FORWARD Initiative — from polarization to progress— prepares leaders in public policy to prevent and manage political polarization in their communities and workplaces.
Formerly, Anthes was the Commissioner of Education in Colorado from 2016- 2023, and is widely respected for her commitment to listen to diverse perspectives and develop solutions that are founded on productive common ground. As Commissioner, Anthes worked with the Colorado State Board of Education, the Legislature and the Governor to craft and implement a vision of education for Colorado. She led the Colorado Department of Education, an $8-10 billion dollar agency, dedicated to helping districts achieve great things for students. During her time as Commissioner, she served on the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Board of Directors and the Education Commission of the States (ECS), Steering Committee.
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