RootED Annual Impact Report 2022-23

2023 is RootED’s fifth year providing funding and strategic support to community-based organizations and public charter and innovation zone schools in Denver.

For a half-decade, RootED has facilitated connections and collaboration among advocacy organizations, schools and communities in the metro area.

We do this so students—particularly students of color, students from low-income households, students who receive special education services, and English language learners—can thrive in their schools and communities.

Our 2023 funding helped:
– Expand access to high-quality education and learning, particularly for students of color and students from low-income households.
– Fund professional learning opportunities for educators.
– Support learning and mentorship programs for students of color.
– Provide free transportation for students to high-performing schools; and more.

View the 2022-23 Annual Impact Report

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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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