Highline Academy Southeast is recognized as one of the best elementary/middle schools in the country for their work on closing the learning gap. The school was selected as the 9News Cool School for September.

Watch the full feature from photojournalist Byron Reed

DPS Bond Endorsement

Celebrating Summer and Pride

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

A new year is underway in DPS, and we love seeing schools like Compass Academy welcoming their newest students in meaningful ways. Enjoy this CBS Colorado feature on the 3-day “New Lobo Camp” at Compass:

Watch the full feature.

National Charter Schools Week

KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School and KIPP Northeast Elementary were selected as 9News Cool Schools! The KIPP Walden campus schools were recognized for their multilingual learner program, the school garden, and the student-run news program. The two schools at the campus are a mix of students with diverse backgrounds and 29 different languages spoken.

Watch the full feature from photojournalist Byron Reed at 9NEWS.

DPS La Raza Report

A group of Compass Academy students have been visiting the CSU Spur campus regularly this school year in order to participate in the equine therapy program. The program gives struggling students a chance to make connections and build trust and confidence, providing them with learning opportunities outside the typical classroom setting.

Watch the full feature from Denver’s Fox 31.

Celebrating Women’s History Month