As part of the Let’s Get Ready! Educating All Americans for Success initiative, NGA Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis is hosting a series of regional convenings to support Governors as they work to better evaluate outcomes from state investments in education and help drive improved outcomes for learners at all stages of their education journey.
The first convening was held in Denver last month and featured a conversation with Dr. Steven Levitt on Educating for Life, a panel discussion with Governors and education experts on how to better Educate for Opportunity and a conversation on how to Better Measure Success. The conversation continued this week at a regional convening held in Las Vegas, co-hosted by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.
Governor Polis and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon opened the meeting with remarks on efforts in their states; then, they led a discussion with Sal Kahn, CEO and founder of Khan Academy, and a leader in education innovation. Governor Polis emphasized the dual focus of …