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Full panel: Govs. Jared Polis & Spencer Cox on education and technology

Aug 2, 2026 · 30m

Summary

Governors Jared Polis and Spencer Cox discuss education strategies, highlighting Colorado’s early childhood investments and Utah’s focus on literacy and teacher pay. They address the challenges of AI and social media, advocating for balanced regulation and parental control. The conversation also covers expanding apprenticeships, early foreign language immersion, and ensuring student nutrition to support academic success.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and introduction of education topic Gov. Polis on Colorado's top education ranking Gov. Cox on literacy crisis and Mississippi model Investing in nutrition and teacher salaries Accountability dashboards and spending efficiency Apprenticeships and reducing trade stigma Early foreign language immersion programs Scaling successful education models nationally AI integration and screen time concerns National AI regulation and sponsor ads Social media bans and algorithm accountability Parental control vs. government regulation Personal parenting stories and conclusion
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