Transform Education Now (TEN)

Community Identifies Need

In March, 2020 Denver Public School families faced the daunting task of supporting their children with the launch of remote learning, given the closure of schools and disruptions brought on by the COVID 19 outbreak in Colorado.  Parents reported feeling stressed and overwhelmed at the challenges of supporting students during this unprecedented time.

Partner Response

TEN is a team of community organizers committed to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education. In this video, TEN leaders and parents illustrate how they are working to support one another and ensure every student receives the tools they need to learn during the COVID 19 pandemic.  

Impact

TEN has emerged as a voice for families seeking to overcome inequities in the public schools, and has provided many resources online during the pandemic. These efforts have garnered coverage on CBS 4: Transform Education Now Helps Support Parents, Children During Remote Learning and Organization Asks Denver Public Schools To Help Parents As Summer Camps Are Canceled

CMAS:What You Need To Know

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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