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The Rices served their first Fulbright Scholarship to India from 1953 to 1954,
embracing the opportunity to work with that nation's educators in school
improvement programs. They returned to India in 1964 to conduct significant
research with their Indian colleagues. Over the years, they maintained many of
the friendships made while in that nation.
In the late 1950's, the Rices moved to Michigan, continuing in their leadership
roles in the field of education. Ted worked as a Professor in the Department
of Secondary Education at Wayne State, Chandos as Assistant Superintendent
for Instruction in the Waterford School District.
In the early 1970's the Rices returned to Colorado, and applied their skills
and energies during their retirement years to helping organizations dedicated
to the causes now championed by the Rice Foundation.
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The Rices began their careers in education in their native state of Colorado.
While on the faculty of Denver East High School in the 1930's, they taught in
the famous Eight Year Study, the hallmarks of which - cooperative learning,
teamwork, extension of classroom into community, and interdisciplinary studies -
are recognized today as key elements of successful education programs.
Chandos and Ted earned their Ph.D.'s at Northwestern University. After working
in the Secondary School Study in Michigan, Ted joined the faculty of New York
University. Chandos pursued a number of initiatives, including working at
Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work as a consultant and cooperative
researcher took her to school districts across the nation.
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The Rices participated in associations on the cutting edge of education,
including the World Education Fellowship. These organizations emphasize respect
for diversity and cooperation among peoples of the world community. Activists
in the Civil Rights Movement, Ted and Chandos honored their commitments well into
their retirement years, working with the Gray Panthers, the ACLU, and the Colorado
Senior Lobby. They helped establish the Sandoe House in Boulder, Colorado, which
allowed seniors to maintain their independence in quality housing. They encouraged
intergenerational respect and activities.
Chandos and Ted believed in working with and through our system of government
to effect positive change. They both served internships in the U.S. Senate while
in their seventies and were recognized for their achievements by many organizations,
including Common Cause, and the Colorado Legislature, and the Governor of Colorado. |
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