~ New York City – In a bipartisan effort to improve education and workforce development, Governor Kathy Hochul welcomed National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis for the latest in a series of events. The event, held in New York City, was part of Polis' NGA Chair's Initiative, Let's Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success.

Joining the discussion were Education Secretary Linda McMahon and other education experts, including American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Geoffrey Canada, President and co-founder of Harlem Children's Zone. Governors from Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island also participated in person while NGA Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joined virtually.

The event featured discussions with bipartisan education and workforce development experts. Earlier in the day, Governors highlighted the impact of Governor Hochul's Back to Basics reading plan during a visit to The Magnet School of Inquiry and Expression (P.S. 189M).

Governor Polis emphasized the importance of this moment for education, stating that through Let's Get Ready!, Governors are highlighting successful education models. He believes that by adapting these proven models, innovative ways can be identified to redesign and strengthen the nation's education system. "Governors and states are the largest funders of education," he said. "We are in a strong position to demand better results and outcomes for kids."

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Governor Hochul echoed this sentiment, stating that across the nation, Governors are working together to protect education and help the next generation thrive. She emphasized New York's commitment to ensuring every student has access to high-quality education.

The event included discussions with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon; Randi Weingarten, President of American Federation of Teachers; Geoffrey Canada; Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools; Noa Meyer, Board Chair of rootEd Alliance; Dr. Tequilla Brownie, CEO of TNTP; Dr. Stephen Moret, President and CEO of Strada Education Foundation; Shalinee Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Zearn; and Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors University. Education officials and senior Governor's advisers from Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington were also in attendance.

Launched in July, Let's Get Ready is a yearlong initiative aimed at supporting Governors in driving innovative education policies. The initiative focuses on evaluating outcomes for state investments in education and preparing students for the future needs of the workforce. More information about Let's Get Ready can be found on the NGA website.

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