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Lyra and Partners Unite to Propel Green Education & Workforce Initiatives in Rural Colorado through GROWN

November 12, 2024

$750,000 grant from Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Ares Charitable Foundation will support 5,000 students in green skills education pathways over the next three years

Elevating Rural Colorado: Nearly $3 Million Awarded to Lyra-Supported Education and Workforce Collaboratives

May 1, 2024

Elevating Rural Colorado: The Colorado Rural Talent Network received $3 million to boost career-connected learning.

Lyra Celebrates the Passage of the Seal of Climate Literacy Diploma Endorsement in Colorado

May 23, 2024

Lyra was a driving force behind the Seal of Climate Literacy diploma endorsement legislation in Colorado

The Seal of Climate Literacy Recognized in Advancing Environmental Literacy Award

September 19, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the Seal of Climate Literacy has won Colorado's Alliance for Environmental Education's (CAEE) Advancing Environmental Literacy Award.

Lyra in The Media: Building Climate-Driven Career Pathways across Colorado’s Rural Communities

April 12, 2024

The 74 article highlights Lyra's efforts to build climate-driven career pathways in Colorado’s rural communities through innovative education initiatives.

Lyra Hosts 30 Participants in Jobs for the Future Design Sprint

April 17, 2024

Lyra hosted a design sprint with Jobs for the Future to expand green job opportunities in rural Colorado.

Lyra selected for Phase II of Jobs for the Future’s Quality Green Jobs learning challenge cohort

January 16, 2024

Lyra has advanced to the second round in a competitive national challenge, led by the nonprofit Jobs for the Future. Our efforts during this phase will focus on creating relevant resources and toolkits for integrating high-demand green skills into existing and emerging career pathways for K-12 students.

Our Perspective: Denver Public Schools Board votes to revoke innovation zone status for Beacon Network Schools

April 22, 2023

As Denver’s innovation zone quarterback, we are deeply disappointed with the district’s decision to revoke innovation zone status for Beacon Network Schools.

Colorado lawmakers vote to protect innovation zone autonomy with Senate Bill 22-197

May 29, 2022

This month Colorado legislators passed Senate Bill 22-197 Innovation School Zones With Alternative Governance. The main purpose of the legislation is to establish a clear, fair process to resolve disputes that arise between local school boards and Innovation Zone schools.

Luminary Learning Network: Early learnings from Denver’s Innovation Zones

August 5, 2019

Three years since its inception, Mary Seawell and Brett Alessi reflect on what they’ve learned about innovation zones based on their efforts with Luminary Learning Network.

24 Colorado education nonprofits and initiatives receive COVID-19 innovation funds

September 15, 2020

In May 2020, Lyra teamed up with a coalition of partners to introduce the COVID-19 Education Innovation Fund.

Cool Schools - McAuliffe Manual highlighted as a bright spot in DPS

April 22, 2023

McAuliffe Manual middle school, highlighted as a Colorado Cool School.

Partnership in Southwest Colorado receives largest RISE grant from State to start rural collaborative

November 20, 2020

A significant milestone for rural education collaboratives, Fort Lewis College, Pueblo Community College Southwest and five regional school districts have received $3.6 million in state funds through the state’s RISE grant program.

Letter from our founder: Starting a new chapter as CEO of Lyra

July 1, 2023

Our first full-time employee, and the first CEO, of Lyra.

Yampa Valley education leaders highlighted at national “Unlocking Pathways” summit

August 14, 2023

Lyra was thrilled to facilitate the opening plenary at the “Unlocking Pathways Summit” hosted by the Community College of Aurora.

Elevating youth voice and rural leadership at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education Conference

November 17, 2023

Lyra had the honor of leading a session at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education on Friday in Chattanooga, Tennessee.