Having shared definitions among governmental and non-governmental stakeholders across the state is a key step forward in helping to operationalize Colorado’s statewide vision of Evidence-Based Decision Making. View the most recent version of our glossary: bit.ly/4pnoAdd

Welcome to our newest staff members, Mark Abman & Marianne Giolitto! Mark has a strong background in economics and Marianne has worked with local government on management strategies and community frameworks. Both will support diverse Colorado Lab projects. bit.ly/3DZNi0J

In our December newsletter, we feature some of the work underway to build an evidence-based decision-making culture in Colorado and to share this leading-edge work with state and national partners. bit.ly/3uTg7Y9

We're hiring a Research & Evaluation Coordinator! This position will support the Colorado Lab’s Evidence-Building Hubs in operationalizing standards across evidence-building activities and teams. Read more and apply here: bit.ly/472saAt

In the latest Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards’ newsletter, we celebrate three newly published dashboards and review the project’s focus for this next phase of work @ThePPIs @COprosecutors bit.ly/45k6yP5

Included in the latest Colorado Prosecutorial Dashboards newsletter, four strategies to address racial disparities at points of prosecutorial discretion @ThePPIs @COprosecutors ow.ly/BNuC50OuyGq

Job Opportunity! The Colorado Lab is hiring an Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator to support scope of work development, contract management, communications, and report and product editing. Learn more and apply at: bit.ly/3ySwGCq

Over 19,000 Coloradans may be eligible for an associate’s degree thanks to the “reverse transfer” program. MIT researchers are utilizing the Linked Information Network of Colorado, studying what’s needed to support students in maximizing CORE benefits. bit.ly/3wtyGja

Together with our partners, @illuminate_co and the Kempe Center, @ColoradoLabLab is studying how Plans of Safe Care can be leveraged to better coordinate care for Colorado families impacted by perinatal substance use. @drkathiwells Learn more bit.ly/3VWCeox

The Whole Child Consultative Roles Conference hosted by @COEarlyChild starts tomorrow! Our own Drs. Lauren Gase and Courtney Everson will present concrete ways to use data for learning & action to strengthen the whole child approach. healthychildcareco.org/confe… #earlyyearsmatter