Cool Schools: Downtown charter school encourages students to take ownership of their education

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School was featured as January’s 9News Cool School!

The K-5th DPS public charter school opened in 2013. Founded by parents, community members and business leaders, the school of about 250 students practices the curriculum of Expeditionary Learning, where students dig deeper into projects both inside and outside of the classroom.

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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