Impact

Colorado Succeeds applies its business expertise, influence, and capital to improve Colorado schools. Together with educators, policy leaders, and community partners, we create change, invest in what’s working, and scale success.

Impact on Learners

190K+

Learners reached in 2023

Impact on Systems

99%

of Colorado Succeeds-supported bills signed into law since 2017

Impact on Business

500+

Business partnerships statewide

Over the last two decades, Colorado Succeeds has championed important wins for learners across the early childhood to career continuum:

Early Childhood Education

Universal access to free part-time preschool
Kindergarten readiness assessments to identify if learners are on track

K-12

Access to full-day Kindergarten for all students
Identification and support for struggling readers through a comprehensive early literacy strategy
Equal funding for public charter school students
Transparent financial reporting from school districts

College & Career Pathways

Opportunities for students to earn an associate degree while still in high school
Removal of outdated seat time requirements allowing for greater learning outside the classroom
Dual/concurrent enrollment expanded to every school district
Incentives to school districts that support learners in earning career-relevant credentials

Postsecondary & Workforce Development

$90 million in federal stimulus funds to create pathways to in-demand jobs
Opportunity to graduate high school early and use school funding toward a postsecondary program
College credit awarded for meaningful work experience
Incentives for employers offering work-based learning experiences

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