Championing excellent
public schools for all

We envision a Denver in which every child attends an exceptional public school, no matter their zip code. By partnering with families, educators, and community leaders, we strive to build a system where high-quality educational opportunities are available in every neighborhood.

Listening

We listen to the community in order to elevate their vision for the future of public education and take action to achieve these goals.

Listening Campaign

Our Listening Campaign has continually engaged the Denver community, uncovering key themes and insights to guide efforts toward better public education.

Community Organizing

We bring together Denver community members to discuss and strategize the future of public education.

LEARN Program

A door-to-door outreach effort to elevate the conversation about the future of public education in Denver and inspire community advocacy.

Partnering

We partner with the community to identify, train and engage the next generation of diverse leaders who understand the communities they serve and who are committed to reimagining the future of public education in Denver.

Advocacy Ambassadors

Learn how to listen, activate and mobilize the community to drive student-centered policy and leadership.

LEAD 101

Leaders for Education Advocacy Denver (LEAD) is a two-day workshop that gathers and develops a diverse, values-aligned network of education leaders interested in learning how to lead or support campaigns for local office.

Investing

We invest and partner with schools, community organizations and initiatives that are working to respond to demand for high-quality public schools.

High-Quality Responsive Schools

Through collaborations with school leaders, district leadership, and education nonprofit partners, we support policies and initiatives so that all families have access to a high-quality school where their students can thrive.

School & Community Grants

By supporting organizations aligned with our community’s vision for strong public schools, we work together to advance educational equity and create meaningful, lasting impact in our communities.

“Finding Denver Families has been the most exciting and engaging work I’ve done in a long time. Creating a space where the community becomes the powerbrokers is incredible. I’ve never heard of another organization doing this work and scaling to grow their community of advocates”

MindyAdvocacy Ambassador program participant

“One thing I learned is the importance of using my voice for advocacy for multilingual learners, students in special education, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who depend on ADA compliance.”

AnaLEAD 101 participant

“ These opportunities make me feel as if I matter in a way and gives me a sense of purpose that I’m giving back to a community that raised me.”

Student focus group participant

Latest News

CMAS: What You Need To Know

Every spring in Denver, a familiar end-of-year exam happens in our schools. Across the city, students sit down to take the Colorado Measures of Success, better known as CMAS. This year, CMAS testing for Denver Public Schools (DPS) runs from April 6 to April 24, 2026. During that window, students in grades 3-8 will take assessments in some combination of English Language Arts, math, science and social studies. Specific school calendars may vary. For some families, CMAS can feel like

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