HeadFirst: Education on the Edge fosters public discussion and debate leading to the development of local and state level policies designed to improve the performance of Colorado's public schools and the academic achievement of all students.

Through the magazine, website, and e-mails, HeadFirst serves as a bully pulpit, a forum for diverse viewpoints, a platform for the objective evaluation of current issues affecting the quality of education in Colorado, and a catalyst for putting good ideas into practice.