At Denver Families, we’re moving beyond the old debates about education reform to focus on what truly matters—supporting all 90,000 students in Denver Public Schools. Our team is is leading the charge to unify families, educators, and community members around key issues like mental health, school safety, and academic success. As highlighted in this article Chalkbeat Colorado, we’re committed to creating a shared vision for Denver’s public schools—one that puts students first and brings our community together. Read the full article.
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