"The national conversation asking 'Are students college-ready?' concentrates on numerous factors that are beyond higher education's control. Becoming a Student-Ready College flips the college readiness conversation to provide a new perspective on creating institutional value and facilitating student success. Instead of focusing on student preparedness for college (or lack thereof), this book asks the more pragmatic question of what are colleges and...

Colorado House Bill 081386 called for the creation of a School Leadership Academy Board to advise the Colorado State Board of Education on a number of issues related to education leadership, including standards, induction, licensure and a School Leadership Academy. The intent of the legislation is to provide a statewide comprehensive leadership and professional development system that identifies, recruits, trains and inducts qualified persons for...

"This study examines the leadership landscape in Colorado's charter schools using an extensive survey of charter administrators/principals. The survey was administered in fall 2009 and covered a broad range of topics in five general areas: Background of Charter Leaders, Leadership of Charter School Principals, Charter Principals and Boards, Charter Leaders' Time and Resources, and Instructional Leadership."