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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