Teacher Equity in Denver Public Schools

How do low teacher salaries and high housing costs influence access to high-quality teaching?

How do low teacher salaries and high housing costs influence access to high-quality teaching?


In the wake of a teacher strike and the closure of the Imaginarium in 2019, what is the outlook for teacher equity in the Denver metropolitan area? How have low salaries and the lack of affordable housing for teachers impacted underserved communities? How might local grantmakers and school systems collaborate to help public schools attract and retain top teaching talent?