Working to DECREASE Colorado's high school drop out rate and INCREASE our student 
graduation rate.

About Us

The Colorado Graduates Initiative (CGI) is a collaboration of partners who seek to make measurable and meaningful progress towards decreasing Colorado’s student dropout rate and increasing Colorado’s high school graduation rate. The Initiative includes several Colorado school districts, direct-service organizations working with at-risk youth, advocacy organizations, researchers, and leaders in philanthropy who recognize the urgent need for action to address this critical issue.

Our Partners

The Initiative was launched by the Donnell-Kay Foundation and is being coordinated by the Colorado Children’s Campaign, working in collaboration with these partners and others:

Colorado Youth for a Change, Colorado Children's Campaign, and the National Center for School Engagement


Learn more about our partners