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Centered in Equity

Denver Preschool Program believes that by prioritizing equity, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from quality early childhood education.

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Our Equity Commitments

Through our role in early childhood education, Denver Preschool Program commits to taking bold action to eliminate differences in educational, well-being, and health outcomes due to systemic racism, generational poverty, and discrimination. Our commitments to equity drive the creation of a more equitable early childhood landscape and a more just world.

Grow our knowledge and awareness of inequities and their root cause.

Drive access, choice, and quality in early childhood education.

Advocate for systems-level policy changes that address harm.

Lead in action and words with courage, tenacity, and accountability.

Denver Preschool Program has a role in ensuring all children have access to early education that best meets their needs.

Why Equity Matters

Anchoring our work in equity is vital in shaping the early education landscape for our youngest learners. Read about five reasons we are centering our work in equity.

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