Gordon named next chair of Education Commission of the States
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CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has been named the next chair of the Education Commission of the States, a national nonpartisan organization that informs, counsels and convenes education leaders to create effective state policy.
Every two years, ECS’ Nominating Committee reviews candidates and votes on the next chair-elect — alternating between Democratic and Republican governors each term. Gordon will assume the leadership role in July, during the organization’s annual National Forum on Education Policy in Salt Lake City.
The governor will also have the opportunity to select a priority initiative of his choosing.
“I’m truly excited and deeply honored to be selected as the Chair of ECS,” Gordon said in a video acceptance message shared at the organization’s Winter Commissioners Meeting. “I look forward … to building on ECS’ proud legacy of fostering collaboration and impact. [Together], we can ensure that every state is equipped with the tools and resources to meet the evolving needs of students and communities.”
Gordon’s vision for the future of education is exemplified by an initiative he launched three years ago: The Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education, or RIDE initiative.
The initiative is designed to propel Wyoming’s education system into the future, ensuring that students are competitive in a changing world.
The governor will follow Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, who has served as chair since 2023.
This story was published on December 20, 2024.