Ways to Engage with the New DPS Board of Education
Pictured above: A group of Southwest Denver parents pose for a photo outside the Board of Education meeting room. These families participated in public comment in spring 2025 Share Your Voice with the New Cabinet In November 2025, Denver voters elected three new members and re-elected one incumbent to the Denver Public Schools Board of […]
Denver Families Opposes Title IX Ruling Against East High School
Denver Families firmly believes that LGBTQ+ students, educators, and families have the right to feel safe and welcome at school. We stand with Denver Public Schools in their strong commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ students and ensuring every young person feels safe and welcome in our schools. In response to the federal government’s recent Title IX […]
Statement on Federal Education Funding Hold
Denver Families for Public Schools (Denver Families) shares our community’s deep concerns with this week’s notice from the U.S. Department of Education that could withhold $70 million in funding for Colorado’s K-12 schools. As a nonprofit organization working alongside public school communities, Denver Families is troubled by how this decision would harm students, teachers, and […]
Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Religious Charter School
SCOTUS Decision Protects the Integrity of Public Education Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s block of a religious charter school is a win for students, families, and the future of public education. At Denver Families for Public Schools, we believe all students—no matter their background—deserve access to high-quality, inclusive public […]
Statement on DPS Board’s Amendment to Superintendent Contract
At Denver Families for Public Schools, we believe that high-quality public education is only possible when community voice guides leadership decisions. That requires transparency, thoughtful process, and authentic engagement. At the May 1, 2025 board meeting, the Denver Public Schools (DPS) School Board failed to meet that standard. At the meeting, board members rushed a […]
Denver Families’ 2024-25 Impact: Investing in Equity and Opportunity
From empowering community organizations to supporting diverse school communities, Denver Families took action to help our partners make systems-level changes in Denver’s public education landscape. During the 2024-25 school year, Denver Families was proud to invest in schools, community-based organizations and initiatives that reflect our core values and drive our mission forward. We provided funding […]
Statement Regarding U.S. Department of Education Executive Order
Denver Families for Public Schools (Denver Families) shares our community’s deep concerns with today’s announcement regarding the executive order intending to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. As a grassroots organization working alongside Denver Public Schools (DPS) families, educators, alumni and advocates, Denver Families is troubled by how this decision could harm students, teachers, and […]
NAEP 2024 Results: How DPS Students Are Performing
NAEP 2024 Results: How DPS Students Are Performing Every two years, students across the country take the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in reading and math, providing valuable insight into student performance over time. The 2024 results were recently released, and Denver Public Schools (DPS) showed notable progress. Overall, DPS students saw gains in both reading and math […]
“Kids Are What it’s all About” at Omar D. Blair Charter School
A vital part of of the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood for 20 years, Omar D. Blair Charter School helps its diverse student population thrive by providing a foundation of social emotional support to students. The school’s safe and supportive environment is the focus of December’s 9News Cool School. Watch the full story from photojournalist Byron […]