RootED Annual Impact Report 2020-21

As we come towards the end of another year, RootED Denver is continuing to focus on the incredible work done by our grantees in support of students and community towards a more equitable future for Denver Public Schools (DPS) students. We are inspired by the stories in our community and are grateful to support schools and organizations committed to improving academic outcomes for kids and enriching the communities they live in. 

Our Annual Impact Report is our way of celebrating those stories and highlighting the impact these organizations have in our community. Features include stories from graduating students, Innovation School partners, community-focused organizations and a historical video about the Cole neighborhood with special guests. 

Read more at RootEDdenver.org/annualreport-2021.

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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

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