Posts by Kelly Forrest
Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going
Hello all! Whew — we did it! We got through 2020! No one really knows for sure what 2021 will bring, but I think most of us can agree that 2020 brought far more unanticipated “adjustments” than any of us could have imagined. In a mostly unprecedented year rife with civil unrest, large-scale natural disasters,…
Read MoreMinds Matter Continues its Unprecedented Success with a New Mission Statement
Core of 100% successful program stays the same with new clarity and refinement of purpose November 30, 2020 New York, NY Since its inception in 1991, Minds Matter has been dedicated to transforming the lives of accomplished high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. The results…
Read MoreWhat Colorado’s Election Results Mean for PK-12 Education Funding
Now that Colorado’s 2020 election results have been finalized, we wanted to take a look at how various decisions may impact PK-12 education funding across the state. But, first, a brief overview of how education funding actually works in Colorado. It is no secret that there is not sufficient funding for PK-12 education. But what…
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