Erik Stromquist is co-founder and Chairman of CTL. He has served as CTL's CEO for 30+ years in various roles including CEO. He was a rising star recognized by Portland Business Journal, and enjoys running, music, and quality family time in beautiful Portland, OR.

📘 Common Core Standards Touched On

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🔹 Reading Informational Text (Grades 3–12)

1. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1 – RI.12.1
   Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences.
   → Analyze Stromquist’s journey from accounting to CEO, and the shift to community-centered leadership.

2. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2 – RI.12.2
   Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details.
   → Themes include perseverance, innovation in education, and ethical leadership.

3. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 – RI.11-12.3
   Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events.
   → Track the evolution of educational technology, from Windows-based devices to Chrome OS.

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🔹 Writing Standards (Grades 4–12)

4. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2 – W.12.2
   Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly.
   → Assign students to write about supply chains, or how technology influences learning.

5. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1 – W.12.1
   Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
   → Students can argue for the benefits of 1:1 computing, or why schools should consider sustainability in tech.

6. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3 – W.12.3
   Write narratives about personal goals and professional development.
   → Reflect on perseverance and turning passion into a career.

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🔹 Speaking and Listening (Grades K–12)

7. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – SL.12.1
   Engage in collaborative discussions, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
   → Discuss how tech leaders like Stromquist shape student learning globally.

8. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4 – SL.12.4
   Report on a topic or present an opinion with relevant facts and details.
   → Students present on entrepreneurship or career pathways in tech and sustainability.

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🔹 Science and Technical Subjects (Grades 6–12)

9. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-12.3
   Follow multi-step procedures when carrying out technical tasks.
   → Relate to device deployment, repair, and management in school systems.

10. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-12.7 & 9
    Integrate visual and quantitative information; compare and synthesize across sources.
    → Research Chrome OS impact or the right-to-repair movement in education.

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🔹 College and Career Readiness / SEL

11. CCRA.W.7 / CCRA.SL.4 / CCRA.R.8
    Conduct research, present knowledge clearly, and evaluate arguments and claims.
    → Research how device sustainability affects budgeting, or compare business models.

12. 21st Century Skills – Communication, Problem-Solving, Global Awareness
    Apply leadership principles, critical thinking, and collaboration in real-world scenarios.
    → Reflect on what makes a successful leader, or how to align passion with purpose.

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🎓 Grade-Level Applicability

ERIK STROMQUIST.pdf