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
CMAS: What You Need To Know
Every spring in Denver, a familiar end-of-year exam happens in our schools. Across the city, students sit down to take the Colorado Measures of Success, better known as CMAS. This year, CMAS testing for Denver Public Schools (DPS) runs from April 6 to April 24, 2026. During that window, students in grades 3-8 will take assessments in some combination of English Language Arts, math, science and social studies. Specific school calendars may vary. For some families, CMAS can feel like