Ritter said the council is part of his commitment to cut the dropout rate, reduce the gap in achievements for minorities and ensure that Colorado graduates are properly trained by the time they hit the workforce.
"The consensus among governors is states need to lead . . . in education reform," he said. "This is our vehicle for reform."
College presidents, school board members, high school principals and superintendents watched as Ritter signed an executive order creating the Governor's P-20 Education Coordinating Council.
Ritter talked about the P-20 Council at a recent fundraiser for Great Education Colorado. Watch the video after the jump...
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