Our Work

Since 1975, Keystone Policy Center has helped public, private, and civic-sector leaders solve complex problems and advance good public policy. We rely on our independence, our commitment to good science, and our skills in designing and leading consensus-building processes to establish new partnerships, reduce conflict, and produce policy agreements.

  • Forest and Watershed Health

    Forest and Watershed Health

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    Forest andWatershed Health Keystone advances collaborative, climate-resilient solutions for wildfires, forest health, and watershed health. 

  • Equity and Access

    Equity and Access

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    Equity and Access Keystone centers equitable resource use, access, and management for Tribal and Indigenous communities, historically underserved and/or disproportionately impacted populations, and rural communities.  

  • Wildlife and Biodiversity

    Wildlife and Biodiversity

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    Wildlife and Biodiversity Keystone catalyzes biodiversity and habitat solutions for public and private lands. 

  • Keystone Reports on Academic Performance and Recovery in Colorado Charter Schools

    Keystone Reports on Academic Performance and Recovery in Colorado Charter Schools

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    Introduction In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado faces the challenge of addressing its impact on student learning. The latest report by Keystone Policy Center delves into the performance of charter schools, revealing significant academic achievements and highlighting scalable solutions that can benefit all Colorado students. By focusing on the successes of charter schools,…

  • Keystone Reports on Academic Performance and Recovery in Colorado and Denver Public Schools

    Keystone Reports on Academic Performance and Recovery in Colorado and Denver Public Schools

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    The Keystone Policy Center has released two comprehensive reports analyzing academic performance trends in Colorado and Denver Public Schools (DPS). These reports provide critical insights into student recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight ongoing challenges in achieving educational equity and academic proficiency. The 2024 State Performance Report evaluates academic outcomes across Colorado, revealing that…

  • Keystone-led Task Force Publishes Final Report on Preventing Youth from Running Away from Out-of-Home Placements

    Keystone-led Task Force Publishes Final Report on Preventing Youth from Running Away from Out-of-Home Placements

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    The Timothy Montoya Task Force, created in response to the tragic death of 12-year-old Timothy Montoya, has released its final report aimed at addressing the critical issue of youth running away from out-of-home placements in Colorado’s foster care and behavioral health systems. The report, which outlines key recommendations, aims to create a statewide, standardized approach…

  • Doing Less with Less: How a four-day school week affects student learning and the teacher workforce

    Doing Less with Less: How a four-day school week affects student learning and the teacher workforce

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    Doing Less with Less: How a four-day school week affects student learning and the teacher workforce Overview: In “Doing Less with Less: How a four-day school week affects student learning and the teacher workforce,” Keystone Policy Center provides both a quantitative and qualitative examination of Colorado’s four-day school week phenomenon. The first four-day districts came online in…

  • Inclusive Governance: Keystone Bridges the Gap Between Communities and Policy Makers

    Inclusive Governance: Keystone Bridges the Gap Between Communities and Policy Makers

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    Inclusive Governance: Keystone Bridges the Gap Between Communities and Policy Makers In December, Keystone Policy Center embarked on a crucial endeavor as the facilitator for the State of Colorado’s Commission on Property Tax. The team faced a tight deadline but remained committed to fostering meaningful community engagement throughout the process. “I think the thing [the…

  • Keystone Energy Board

    Keystone Energy Board

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    The Keystone Energy Board (Energy Board) is a longstanding forum for energy sector leaders to learn about and discuss timely issues, examining the linkages among energy, environmental and economic policies.  The Energy Board is comprised of about 50 individuals representing different perspectives on energy policy; our members bring expertise from industry, technology, environmental and consumer…