Lisa Berdie

Lisa Berdie is policy director at A+ Colorado, an education "action tank" that uses the power of data and research to advocate for district and systems-level policies that will accelerate learning for all students. A+ Colorado is a member of the Equity in Colorado Coalition, representing communities of color, disability and advocacy organizations, school and student groups, and institutions of higher education. The Equity in Colorado Coalition is committed to leveraging the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve student outcomes for all Colorado students, and in particular students of color, students living in poverty, emerging bilingual students, and students with disabilities.