Improving School Readiness and Strengthening Families: The 5 By 5 Project

Denver's 5 By 5 Project aims to provide Denver Head Start children and families with at least 5 cultural experiences by the age of 5, putting into action their belief that the municipality can and should play a role in improving the "school readiness" of the City's children. The 5 By 5 Project enhances learning for Denver's young children by offering free admission to the city's premier cultural institutions. This report outlines the innovation, purpose, and intention of Denver's 5 By 5 Project, and discusses how other cities can establish their own 5 By 5 project.