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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.
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Community Organizing

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cell Phones, Classrooms and Community Voice: What’s Happening in Denver Public Schools

If you are a Denver Public Schools (DPS) parent, educator or community member, you have probably heard the conversations already—at school pickup, in group chats or maybe around your kitchen table. What should schools do about cell phones? And who gets to decide? By July 1, 2026, House Bill 25-1135 requires every Colorado school district to adopt a formal policy that limits the use of smartphones and smartwatches by students during the school day. The goal of the legislation is

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