DENVER, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE),
in partnership with Learning Economy, is
excited to announce the launch of the Colorado Education
Work Lab (C-Lab). This collaborative, future-focused,
research-driven initiative aims to position Colorado as a national leader and model for
21st-century education and work infrastructure. C-Lab strives to
address Governor Jared Polis'
priority to ensure all Coloradans have access to opportunities for
quality, life-long education connected to the future of work.
"We are incredibly excited about the Colorado Education Work
Lab," said Chris Purifoy,
CEO and Chairman of Learning Economy. "It represents a
first-of-its-kind 'biodome' experiment, for blockchain and
education, connecting the entire state into a decentralized
21st-century education and workplace infrastructure. It will
provide a model for other states and nations. They say one pilot
can change the world, and I would say the same for one
C-Lab."
CDHE works with Colorado's
colleges and universities to make higher education affordable,
accessible and equitable for all. By exploring emerging
technologies such as blockchains, the C-Lab will connect educators
with technology experts to find solutions to longstanding
challenges in education.
"We're excited to facilitate opportunities for educational
innovation in our state," said Dr. Angie Paccione, executive director of CDHE.
"Through the C-Lab collaboration, we are calling both educators
and industry to action to help us meet our aggressive goals of
increasing statewide educational attainment."
Next steps for the C-Lab include a convening of educators,
innovators and interested stakeholders on Jan. 30, 2020. Visit this page for more
details.
RESOURCES FOR JOURNALISTS
- CDHE C-Lab Webpage
- Learning Economy C-Lab Webpage
- C-Lab Kickoff Event Page
- C-Lab Programs Sheet
- Full C-Lab Press Pack
- Full Press Release
To request more information or to schedule an interview with the
principals, please contact Bekah Kennedy at:
press@learningeconomy.io.
ABOUT COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Colorado Department of Higher Education's mission is to
support students, advocate, and develop policies to maximize higher
education opportunities for all. The C-Lab is an effort that
directly supports Strategic Goal #4, which emphasizes innovation in
education.
LEARNING ECONOMY
Learning Economy is a U.S. nonprofit with a mission to
accelerate the world toward 21st-century education and workplace
infrastructures, and to level the playing field and address
inequity and disadvantage with student and employee-centric
models.
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CDHE C-Lab Webpage
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