Policy goals for 2026
In 2026, TEN will work toward the following policy goals to strengthen the education system in Colorado:
Welcome to TEN
All children have the right to a high quality public education.
The State of Educational Opportunity in Colorado: A Survey of Parents, 2nd Edition
Transform Education Now believes every child in Colorado deserves an education that expands opportunity and supports their dreams. We organize with families statewide to ensure their voices are heard by policymakers and to focus on changes that will have the greatest impact for students. In fall 2025, 515 Colorado parents and guardians participated in the Survey of Educational Opportunity, part of a national effort reaching more than 23,000 families with representative samples in every state and Washington, D.C. Developed with 50CAN and Edge Research, the survey highlights families’ experiences and how perspectives have shifted since 2024.
Our Mission & Vision
The mission of Transform Education Now is to partner with parents in order to ensure access to a world class education for all students in Colorado. Our education systems have been unequal for far too long, and TEN exists to change that system by partnering with families, students, community leaders, charter providers, local school districts and elected officials to demand high quality schools in all neighborhoods and communities.
Parent Empowerment
180 Days of Learning
Our 180 Days of Learning is grade level specific, printable goals based on the Colorado Academic Standards. These one page resources are broken down by grade level and can help you to track your student’s learning goals and progress throughout the school year.
Great Schools Framework
School Choice can be a daunting undertaking. What makes a great school great? What questions should I ask when I visit schools? What goes on behind the scenes of a school? Our Great Schools Framework is built by parents for parents.
DPS School Choice Resources
Families should be able to choose a school that is not limited to only zoned options or traditional models. Yet we know that accessing information can be challenging. We’ve gathered information so you can make an informed choice on which school is the right fit for your learner!
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More from the TEN Team
2024 Policy Wins
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Unveiling the hidden struggles: Advocating with Families Navigating Special Education in Denver
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Colorado Families Make their Voice Heard
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It Doesn’t Add Up: Interim Math Data from Across Denver Public Schools
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Are kids in DPS meeting grade level expectations? No, they are not.
On March 24, 2022 TEN submitted a Colorado Open Records Act Request to Denver Public Schools asking for interim assessment da...