Tomorrow’s community engagement sessions are opportunities for the community to come together and hold board members accountable for redistricting and also to understand their views on political representation.
Who’s playing ‘oppression olympics’ on the Denver school board? Read More »
There is this stigma when someone hears the word “artist.” People sigh at a successful future for artists and creatives. There’s an assumption that all artists are starving, and they don’t know where their next paycheck will come from. That their very struggle is why they’re an artist.
A colorful path less traveled: My journey as a professional creative after DPS Read More »
Since the Denver school board killed the district’s School Performance Framework in 2019, families have been left without insight into the strength and struggles of schools across the district. Our new tool aims to fill that gap.
TEN’s new Community School Report tool aims to fill an information gap Read More »
EDUCATE Denver, a diverse group of civic leaders, developed more than 25 goals for DPS that the group will track monthly, to measure progress with a focus on raising achievement for students of color, special education students, and those from low-income families.
Reform group will report monthly on DPS key issue progress Read More »
Dr. Richard Charles, DPS’ chief information officer, is an experienced technologist who understands the nuanced landscape of technology in education and AI as a means to improve student outcomes.
Can DPS lead on AI? Read More »
What if all leaders of color felt advocated for, sponsored and supported to be leaders in their communities, the way I did as a first-grader?
From Ednium: Lead authentically as yourself Read More »
In the wake of the groundbreaking but rocky rollout of universal preschool (UPK) in Colorado last year, the focus at the school level has shifted towards ensuring that parents receive the support they need during the enrollment process. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play in a child’s educational journey, KIPP Colorado Public Schools is working
Supporting families through the Universal PreK process Read More »
Last Friday’s board work session was refreshing. The meeting was a thoughtful discussion among peers who were asking questions of prepared and informed staff on topics that matter — the welfare and academic achievement of children.
A refreshing change: Some DPS board members focusing on what matters most Read More »
When I think about community impact, it is about the connections you make, it’s about knowing the community and understanding its problems enough to make real change. When I needed help throughout my life, those true connections were there to help me understand my next steps.
From Ednium: Be a person of value Read More »
Few places in Denver illustrate the impact of the influx of migrant families as clearly as Ashley Elementary School.
How one Denver school is serving hundreds of new migrant students Read More »
