Transform Education Now (TEN)

Community Identifies Need

In March, 2020 Denver Public School families faced the daunting task of supporting their children with the launch of remote learning, given the closure of schools and disruptions brought on by the COVID 19 outbreak in Colorado.  Parents reported feeling stressed and overwhelmed at the challenges of supporting students during this unprecedented time.

Partner Response

TEN is a team of community organizers committed to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality education. In this video, TEN leaders and parents illustrate how they are working to support one another and ensure every student receives the tools they need to learn during the COVID 19 pandemic.  

Impact

TEN has emerged as a voice for families seeking to overcome inequities in the public schools, and has provided many resources online during the pandemic. These efforts have garnered coverage on CBS 4: Transform Education Now Helps Support Parents, Children During Remote Learning and Organization Asks Denver Public Schools To Help Parents As Summer Camps Are Canceled

2025-2026 DPS Academic Results

While Equity Gaps Widen, Autonomy and Choice Show Stronger Outcomes for Historically Underserved Students Every student in Denver deserves access to a quality public school of their choice. Over the last few weeks, the release of 2025-2026 state testing data gives us the latest glimpse into the question that should be at the forefront of every conversation: How are students doing? Students have unlimited potential. State test data provides valuable insight into how well schools and support systems are helping

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