Cool Schools: Charter school in northwest Denver offers equitable education to its students

Congratulations to Academy 360 who was featured as the September Cool School for 9NEWS!

Academy 360 elementary charter school is in a unique building in northwest Denver. The Denver Public School in the Montbello Community Building has become a hub of the neighborhood and a place for students to thrive.

The pre-K through fifth-grade tuition-free school serves students from the Montbello and Green Valley Ranch neighborhoods, along with students from Aurora and Commerce City.

Watch the feature from photojournalist Byron Reed at 9NEWS.

Why SchoolChoice Matters

If you’ve ever tried to navigate school options in Denver, you know it can feel like a lot. Different school types, enrollment zones, waitlists, and deadlines. It’s no small task for parents.  However, at its heart, Denver Public Schools (DPS) SchoolChoice is built on a simple idea: Every student deserves access to a high-quality, free public school that fits their needs, regardless of neighborhood, background, or circumstance.  The Case for SchoolChoice For over a decade, SchoolChoice has been one of

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