As Denver Families Action, we endorse and support candidates and issues that align with our values - educational equity, student success, and community engagement. Together, we strive to create an inclusive school district that prioritizes the well-being and success of every student.
Denver Families Action is dedicated to empowering public school families, educators, and community members in Denver.
We promote civic participation and advocate for initiatives that advance educational equity and positive change in education policy.
Denver Families Action is dedicated to empowering public school families, educators, and community members in Denver.
We promote civic participation and advocate for initiatives that advance educational equity and positive change in education policy.
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In the 2023 Denver Public Schools Board of Education election, Denver Families Action endorsed candidates who aligned with our values and commitment to educational equity, student success, and community engagement. These endorsed candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges facing our school district and provide a thoughtful, comprehensive vision for the future of DPS.
To learn more about our endorsement process, download the questionnaire here:
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This Denver advocacy group says it’s ‘ready to put the education wars of the past in the past’
Denver Families for Public Schools’ recently revealed policy priorities, based on feedback gathered from the door-knocking and survey-taking, calls for the organization to push DPS on three issues: mental health, safety, and academics.
Denver Families Action Celebrates a Brighter Future for DPS Students, Families, and Teachers as Three Endorsed Candidates Secure Seats on the DPS Board
Denver Families Action, a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering public school families, educators, and community members in Denver, is proud that Kimberlee Sia, Marlene De La Rosa, and John Youngquist have won their races for the Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) Board of Education. These victories are a clear affirmation of the community’s desire for experienced, qualified leadership to get DPS back on the right track for students, teachers, and families.
🗳️ ICYMI 🎉 Exciting Endorsement News!
Mayor Mike Johnston endorses Marlene De La Rosa, Kimberlee Sia, and John Youngquist for the DPS Board of Education 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has joined Denver Families Action in endorsing three candidates for Denver Public Schools Board of Education:
Kimberlee Sia for District 1
Marlene De La Rosa for District 5, and
John Youngquist for At-Large
Denver Families Action Endorses Three Change-Focused Candidates for Denver Public Schools Board of Education
Denver Families Action, a community organization dedicated to empowering public school families, educators, and community members in Denver, is proud to announce their endorsement of Kimberlee Sia for District 1, Marlene De La Rosa for District 5, and John Youngquist for the At-Large seat in the upcoming November Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education election. All three candidates possess the vision and qualifications to transform board leadership and shape a better future for DPS families.
Denver Families Action Unveils Attitudinal Poll on Denver Public Schools
Denver Families Action, a community organization dedicated to empowering public school families, educators, and community members in Denver, conducted a survey of likely voters for the 2023 Denver Board of Education election. The results of the poll show the concern of local voters heading into the new school year.
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