Alison Griffin

Colorado

Writer at Freelance

Contirbutor at Forbes

Freelance writer, @Forbes contributor, @ColoradoMesaU trustee. Boy mom, slow runner, avid reader. Colorado is home.

Articles

Colorado’s Blueprint For The Future Of Education And Work

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alison Griffin

‘Self-deporting’ immigrants are pulling their kids out of school to flee the U.S. Experts say it spells trouble for schools that depend on student enrollments for fundingFor the last two months of their life in the United States, José Alberto González and his family spent nearly all their time in their one-bedroom …
Colorado’s Blueprint For The Future Of Education And Work

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Alison Griffin

For decades, Americans have followed a linear path: education first, then work, with clear boundaries between the two. This industrial-era model is becoming obsolete in today's economy, where technological change accelerates career transitions and the average worker will hold nearly 13 different jobs over their lifetime, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State of Colorado is confronting this new reality with Gov.
Colorado Reimagines How to Grow Talent

2 weeks ago | workshift.org | Alison Griffin

In a move that could influence workforce development nationwide, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order this week that sets in motion a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s postsecondary education and workforce systems. The order calls for a more integrated, adaptable education and training framework that responds to the rapidly evolving demands of Colorado’s economy.
Dynex Capital, Inc. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.17 Per Common Share for May 2025

3 weeks ago | businesswire.com | Alison Griffin

GLEN ALLEN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynex Capital, Inc. announced today the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share on its Common Stock (NYSE: DX) for May 2025. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2025. About Dynex CapitalDynex Capital, Inc.
Peace Of Mind Over Paychecks: The New Financial Literacy Gen Z Needs

1 month ago | forbes.com | Alison Griffin

As I helped my 17-year-old son navigate his tax return from a part-time job, I realized how much financial education has changed since my high school days—and how much has remained the same. While he is far more comfortable with digital banking apps than I ever was with a checkbook at his age, he still struggled to understand withholdings and deductions.
Peace Of Mind Over Paychecks: The New Financial Literacy Gen Z Needs

1 month ago | finance.einnews.com | Alison Griffin

Gen Z redefines financial success: valuing peace of mind over wealth, seeking financial education on ... More their terms, and facing a complex financial landscape that requires new literacy approaches. gettyAs I helped my 17-year-old son navigate his tax return from a part-time job, I realized how much financial education has changed since my high school days—and how much has remained the same.
Opportunity Colleges: Measuring What Truly Matters

1 month ago | forbes.com | Alison Griffin

At my house, we are deep in the college search process. A bewildering array of glossy brochures arrive in our mailbox each week. My son, a high school junior, repeatedly shares rankings of colleges that he’s found online or sourced through internet influencers. We receive weekly “college counseling” updates from our high school layered with deadlines, details about local college fairs, invitations to webinars about saving for college, and articles highlighting trends in college-going.
Innovation that delivers

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | Alison Griffin

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM Innovation that delivers For a Government hungry for innovation that delivers, the boroughs and all councils have much to offer, says chief executive of London Councils Alison Griffin. By Alison Griffin | 23 April 2025 SHARE The 60th anniversary of London boroughs has brought home to me how much there is to celebrate and be proud of – and how much councils have to offer the Government's public service reform agenda.
Dynex Capital, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

1 month ago | businesswire.com | Alison Griffin

(1) Average balance for assets is calculated as a simple average of the daily amortized cost and excludes securities pending settlement if applicable. (2) Average balance for liabilities is calculated as a simple average of the daily borrowings outstanding during the period. (3) Effective yield is calculated by dividing annualized interest income by the average balance of asset type outstanding during the reporting period.
Dynex Capital, Inc. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.17 Per Common Share for April 2025

1 month ago | businesswire.com | Alison Griffin

GLEN ALLEN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynex Capital, Inc. announced today the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share on its Common Stock (NYSE: DX) for April 2025. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 23, 2025. About Dynex CapitalDynex Capital, Inc.