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Leading & Educating in a time of Political Polarization: Practical Skills to Prevent & Manage Challenging Conflict
Four Stand Alone Sessions:
Tuesday, April 8th (In Person) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16th (Virtual) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 8th (In Person) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, May 16th (Virtual) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$250/Person General Ticket
Tuesday, April 8th (In Person) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16th (Virtual) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 8th (In Person) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, May 16th (Virtual) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In Person - The in person events will be hosted at the PEBC Office (3607 MLK Blvd., Denver, CO 80205)
Virtual - Zoom Information will be provided via email prior to the event date
$250/Person General Ticket
Facilitated by Dr. Katy Anthes, Former Colorado Commissioner of Education and Director of FORWARD - From Polarization to Progress
We are in a time of challenging political polarization that can often seep into schools and school communities. Education leaders, organizational staff and teachers alike find it difficult to make progress on initiatives because they are navigating divisive semantics, intense ideologies and a social fabric in our communities that seem to be tearing.
This workshop will explore the tenants of polarization, the myths around it and we will work on strategies to decrease and prevent polarization to keep our school systems in a place of productive, healthy conflict-- an important ingredient for our public school system and democracy! Come join us!
Facilitator
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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