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PEBC Reflects on Incredible Visit to Southeast Colorado Schools

By PEBC / October 14, 2024

Representatives from the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC),  the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Colorado […]

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FlyteCo Brewery Partners with PEBC to Support Teachers through “Hall Pass Hazy IPA”

By Morgan O'Sullivan / September 16, 2024

At FlyteCo Brewery, education may not be our core business, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make an impact. So, […]

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Creating an Environment for Educators to Flourish

By Michelle Morris Jones / August 5, 2024

Flourish (verb) 1. grow or develop in a healthy way especially as a result of a healthy environment. 2. to […]

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Reimagining Retention for BIPOC Educators

By Jailyn Jenkins / June 25, 2024

In the crisp embrace of a fall morning in 2022, PEBC colleagues Sathya, Wendy and I met in a charming […]

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Say “Mindfulness” One More Time! I Dare You! 

By Ashlee Saddler / May 30, 2024

We hear the terms “mindfulness,” “self-care,” and “wellness” so much that they have lost a bit of their meaning and […]

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PEBC & Confluence PSG Release School Safety Report

By PEBC / May 20, 2024

Colorado Safer Schools Initiative Identifies Opportunities in State & Local Systems Drawing on the input of the largest statewide stakeholder […]

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Supporting Math Equity in Denver Public Schools

By Wendy Ward Hoffer / March 11, 2024

“Numeracy is a civil right. Agree?” PEBC facilitator Jailyn Jenkins points to one side of the open auditorium, “or disagree?” […]

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Dr. Katy Anthes to Lead Groundbreaking New Initiative: Forward – From Polarization to Progress

By PEBC / December 7, 2023

PEBC Taps Former Colorado Education Commissioner Katy Anthes to Lead Groundbreaking New Initiative: Forward – From Polarization to Progress Dr. […]

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PEBC’s Statement on the Gaza Conflict

By PEBC / November 13, 2023

Empathy in Education: Navigating Complex Perspectives and Supporting Our Educators Through Challenging Times We believe great educators are committed to […]

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Overview of the PEBC Teaching Framework

By Wendy Ward Hoffer / September 27, 2023

PEBC’s Teaching Framework represents over three decades of research and practice in classrooms across the country in pursuit of teaching […]

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Launching a Successful Year of Coaching and Mentoring: 7 Proven Strategies for Instructional Coaches

By Michelle Morris Jones / August 26, 2023

As the school year begins, Instructional Coaches everywhere are serving teachers in a variety of ways. I was curious as […]

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Continuity from the Classroom to the Staffroom

By PEBC / July 24, 2023

Education Director, Scott Murphy Leading with Intention How often have you been involved in leadership training where you went through […]

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