Author: Bill Owens
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BILL OWENS | You are the state’s CEO; take time to sit at your desk and do your job
I have always believed that ex-governors should adhere to my dad’s instructions to us kids when my folks were having friends over: “Children, tonight you should be seen but not heard.” And while governors and ex-governors may ask for and proffer advice — I called upon Dick Lamm and Roy Romer for counsel, and Bill…
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GUEST COLUMN: We can’t afford to let the teachers’ union stop education reform
Colorado’s teachers and education leaders have one of the most important jobs in our state: providing our children with a high-quality education. However, until a few years ago, the education system was flawed: Effective teachers weren’t being recruited, rewarded and retained, while ineffective teachers were simply kept in place. We were proud to be a…
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Great education system requires great teachers, principals
Over the 36 years we collectively governed this state, the four of us have disagreed over a number of issues. Today, we join together to enthusiastically support Senate Bill 191, Sen. Mike Johnston’s proposal to help Colorado develop great teachers and leaders. With one voice, we passionately urge the legislature to pass this bill. As…