Readiness for college and careers starts with a great foundation of early childhood learning and early literacy. Together with other providers of early childhood education, DPS must ensure we have enough space in every neighborhood so all kids start kindergarten with a solid foundation.

In the older grades, we should invest and expand programs we know work to prepare and excite our students about college and careers: concurrent enrollment courses, Career Connect programs, and vocational and apprenticeship partnerships.

Denver should uplift and invest in college enrollment and completion programs like Denver Urban Scholars, College Track, and Denver Scholarship Foundation.