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RootED Denver is passionately committed to ensuring every child in Denver has the opportunity and support to achieve success in school, college and their chosen career.

We believe students, schools, and communities thrive when they have the access, tools, and resources to drive change, so we provide funding and strategic support to schools and organizations that authentically engage their communities to create world-class public schools.

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Partner Highlights

Cool Schools: Denver charter school uses student-led show to keep parents informed

Published: May 13, 2024

KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School and KIPP Northeast Elementary were selected as 9News Cool Schools! The KIPP Walden campus schools […]

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CSU’s equine therapy provides extra support to students

Published: April 1, 2024

A group of Compass Academy students have been visiting the CSU Spur campus regularly this school year in order to participate in […]

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

Published: February 9, 2024

Downtown Denver Expeditionary School was featured as January’s 9News Cool School! The K-5th DPS public charter school opened in 2013. […]

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RootED is passionately committed to ensuring every child in Denver has the opportunity and support to achieve success.

Looking back at our partners’ #brightspots throu

Looking back at our partners’ #brightspots through the years, we continue to celebrate @ten_colorado, who we first partnered with in 2020-21 and continue to work closely with today. The TEN team believes that all children have the right to a high-quality public education, and they partner with families to make informed school choices that are the best fit for each student.

@academy360_denver is proud to serve a diverse stu

@academy360_denver is proud to serve a diverse student body, with many kids who come from special populations. In fact, of the 200+ students who attend the public charter school, 24% are multilingual learners, 17% receive special education services and 77% qualify for free or reduced lunch. They all find belonging at A360, where students receive individualized care and whole child supports.

Find figures on student populations at every public school in Denver through the new Mile High School Guide: http://denveredexplorer.org/mile-high-school-guide

#denveredexplorer #milehighschoolguide #schoolchoice

As we kick off the new school year, we’re taking

As we kick off the new school year, we’re taking a moment to reflect upon and celebrate our partners’ #brightspots from years past – including at @riseupschool!

This alternative public charter high school does much more than just help students recover credits to earn a diploma; it provides support for those who’ve been harmed or underserved by systems in other schools. Here, not only are they on a path to graduation, but 9 out of 10 students say they feel a sense of belonging at school.

RootED Denver proudly endorses the 2024 Denver Pub

RootED Denver proudly endorses the 2024 Denver Public Schools bond measure, recognizing its crucial role in advancing educational excellence across our city. This bond measure is an important investment in our schools, providing much-needed resources for modernizing older buildings, enhancing safety, and updating athletics and arts facilities. The RootED team participated in the district’s Community Planning and Advisory Committee (CPAC), a well-managed, intentional community process that provided the recommendations for approval by the DPS Board of Education, and we have confidence that these investments will be implemented with fidelity. By supporting this measure, we can ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality learning environments and opportunities that empower them to thrive. We encourage the Denver community to vote in favor of this bond measure and join us in championing the future of our students and schools. Learn more at ourwordourbonddps.org

We were honored to join community partners for @hi

We were honored to join community partners for @highlineacademydenver 20th anniversary and grand opening of their middle school facility expansion at the Southeast Campus. Congratulations to the entire Highline community, and thank you for all you do for students!

Grateful for a fun and productive gathering of Roo

Grateful for a fun and productive gathering of RootED staff and our board of directors; lots of reflection, planning, and looking ahead to the next school year.

Two charter schools call the KIPP Walden Campus ho

Two charter schools call the KIPP Walden Campus home: KIPP Northeast Elementary School and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School. And this past April, they were featured as the 9News Cool Schools of the month!

See how the schools are supporting the diversity of their students and keeping their community informed. https://rooteddenver.org/cool-schools-denver-charter-school-uses-student-led-show-to-keep-parents-informed/

Meet RootED's newest team member! Lesley Del Rio j

Meet RootED's newest team member! Lesley Del Rio joins our staff as the Project and Program Coordinator.

Lesley is a proud alumna of DPS and a first-generation college graduate with roots in Westwood. Deeply committed to her community, she engages with various nonprofit organizations to advance equity and access for underserved populations. Lesley’s leadership and advocacy roles include serving as a Parent Advisor for the Aspen Institute, co-chairing the Denver Health Community Advisory Panel, being a 2024 Piton Leadership Fellow, and participating in the Ednium Deep Dive cohort.

We're thrilled to have her professional background, lived experience, and passion for educational equity. Welcome to the team, Lesley!

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