Background Statement
PEBC is one of the nation’s leading teacher prep and professional learning organizations. PEBC believes each and every child deserves a great educator. We work in Colorado and nationwide to prepare outstanding new teachers, help practicing educators become exceptional, and shape policies that foster vibrant growth and lasting student success.
Forged in Denver in 1983, the Public Education & Business Coalition represents a convergence of stakeholders keen to uplift learning opportunities for each and every student.
In 1997, PEBC attracted a broader and more national audience when staff published the ground-breaking book Mosaic of Thought, and again in 2004 when PEBC expanded its goals to include teacher preparation.
Today, we are a nonprofit organization with three main areas of focus: Teacher Prep, Professional Learning, and Educational Policy. PEBC is one of the nation’s leading teacher prep and professional learning organizations. In 2023-24, we served: 3,427 teachers, 199 districts, and 15 states.
Teacher Prep - The PEBC Teacher Residency program prepares future educators for exceptional teaching careers. Our hands-on program provides multiple high-quality, supportive pathways to a teaching license for individuals who discover their passion for teaching.
Professional Learning - PEBC provides professional development for PK-12 educators to help them become the educators they aspire to be. Our customized professional learning opportunities include professional learning institutes, lab classroom visits, on-site in-services, and individual coaching. We offer workshops in Denver, at your school or district, or virtually.
Education Policy - PEBC works closely with practitioners, policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to advise the development and implementation of sound PK-12 education policy so that good ideas translate to great outcomes – in classrooms, schools, and systems, as well as for our nation’s workforce and economy.