¡Ya Basta! - Enough Already! (English)

In May 2014, we released our report on Southwest Denver schools, ¡Ya Basta! - Enough Already! Many of the 42 schools in Southwest Denver (south of 17th Street and west of I-25 and Santa Fe) are failing their students. Of the more than 22,000 kids–or about 27% of the entire Denver Public Schools district–who attend school in Southwest Denver, only about 14% will finish college in six years, and most elementary schools in Southwest have less than 50% of their students proficient. Though some schools are providing excellent educations, far too many are not preparing their students to be college- and career-ready. This is simply not fair to the children. Southwest Denver schools have been ignored for too long, and it's time for that to change. Every family deserves the opportunity to send their children to an excellent school. With new leadership at the board level, now is the time to raise your concerns. Through community meetings, letters, and phone calls, the voices of the Southwest Denver community can be heard. It is important we stand up for our students now.