Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
This webpage has been designed for members of the National Commission’s Council of Distinguished Educators. It will serve as the central location for materials related to the National Commission. Many of the items listed will also be available on the public website but are being collected here for ease of reference.
Below you will find general information on the Commission including materials for the Commission’s convenings. In addition, you will find the agendas and materials for the CDE meetings. Further information will be added as the work of the Commission progresses.
July 2018 Virtual Commission Meeting
June 2018 Virtual Commission Meeting
May 2018 Austin Commission Convening
Materials from the May 3-4, 2018 meeting in Austin.
February 2018 Virtual Commission Meeting
November 2017 Tacoma Commission Convening
Materials from the November 7-9, 2017 meeting in Tacoma.
September 2017 Virtual Commission Meeting
Recording and materials from the September 6th virtual convening.
May 2017 Cleveland Commission Convening
Materials from the May 1-2, 2017 meeting in Cleveland.
February 2017 Virtual Commission Meeting
Meeting materials from the February 15th virtual meeting.
November 2016 Inaugural Commission Convening
Materials from the November 2-3, 2016 inaugural convening in Washington, DC.
