Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is helping students take ownership of their learning to connect them with real-world issues and needs. The kindergarten through fifth-grade public charter school opened in 2013 and is part of the Denver Public School (DPS) system. Founded by parents, community members and business leaders, the school of about 250 students practices the curriculum of Expeditionary Learning, where students dig deeper into projects both inside and outside of the classroom. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado. Read more about the school here: https://www.9news.com/article/news/education/cool-schools-downtown-charter-school/73-31caed39-ebec-4ce1-b23d-aaa0f5c25c85