If we want to get more kids to graduate, more kids to be engaged in learning, and more kids to become successful young adults, then we need to Get Smart.

Get Smart Schools is a group of educators, leaders, entrepreneurs and school officials who are working collaboratively for the good of Colorado kids. Our goal is to dramatically increase the number of new, public, high quality autonomous schools serving low-income students in the front range.

Why Get Smart? Because Colorado kids deserve more.

More schools to meet their needs.

More teachers who won’t let them slip through the cracks.

More proven school models  that will keep kids engaged and in school through graduation.

More resources and opportunities in neighborhoods where they are lacking.

More support  for parents and families so  they can help keep their kids on track.

Collaborative thinking means fewer barriers and more success.

We represent a collaborative, forward-thinking effort that is able to break traditional barriers, attract smart thinkers and leaders, and unite education and business professionals who can make these schools a reality.