Denver, CO

COLORADO EDUCATION INITIATIVE

EIN 26-1597530

Education & Youth Development Teaching & Educational Innovation Children & youth Low-income Rural communities Communities of color

Mission

To accelerate bold improvement in Colorado’s K–12 public education system by partnering with educators, districts, state agencies, and community stakeholders to design and implement student-centered policy, leadership development, and practical solutions that advance equity and learning for all students.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About COLORADO EDUCATION INITIATIVE

The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is a statewide nonprofit that serves as an implementation expert, strategic partner, and convener to advance public K–12 education in Colorado. CEI works directly with school and district leaders, educators, the Colorado Department of Education, philanthropy, and community partners to translate policy into practice and support system-level improvement. CEI focuses on leadership development, career-connected learning, social-emotional development, family and community partnership, and emerging priorities such as AI in education. The organization provides consulting, training cohorts, statewide resources, and coordinated initiatives designed to reach districts that serve students furthest from opportunity.

Notable achievements

Launched Colorado Roadmap for AI in K–12 Education

Co‑authored and released a statewide roadmap (2024) with the Colorado Department of Education to guide districts and educators in integrating responsible AI practices and curriculum, followed by statewide summits and a 2024–25 AI skills progression guide for educators.

Wide district partnership and scale

In the 2024–25 school year CEI partnered with dozens of districts across Colorado (reported partnerships in the 90s), the majority serving students identified as furthest from opportunity, demonstrating statewide reach and sustained district-level engagement.

Leadership development cohorts and rural superintendent support

Operates multi-year leadership programs, including a Rural Superintendent Academy and district leadership cohorts, sustaining recurring cohorts and expanding participation (including a fifth RSA cohort intake in 2025).

At a glance

Total assets: $7.9M
Annual revenue: $7.9M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-1597530
Location: Denver, CO
Website: www.coloradoedinitiative.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized statewide partner and implementation ally of the Colorado Department of Education for policy-to-practice work and for co-leading AI and other system initiatives.

Maintains public nonprofit profiles and reporting (Form 990s and nonprofit data) across major nonprofit data platforms, reflecting transparent financial filings and public accountability.

Cited by local and state education press for leadership on AI in K–12 and for resources supporting districts (coverage in Colorado education media and local outlets).

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