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    Equity in Action is delivered to the DPS Community once per month. It is designed to regularly share equity stories, highlights and resources, to best support each other and our students. Click on the "+" sign below next to the archive to browse past editions. 

  • Equity in Action 2021-22 Archive

    • Equity in Action for May 2022
      • Swigert Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
      • Save the Date for the Denver PrideFest Parade
      • Reminder: Participate in the Achieving Excellence Academy
      • Living Our DPS: Bridget Mckee-Stephenson
    • Equity in Action for April 2022
      • Student Voice and Leadership Participate in 9th Annual Challenge 5280
      • The Know Justice Know Peace Podcast Fights for Black History in Colorado Schools
      • DPS Second-graders Explore a World of Music
      • Cultural Moments: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Call for Submissions
      • Participate in the Achieving Excellence Academy
      • Resources Available to Honor Better Hearing and Speech Month 2022
    • Equity in Action for March 2022
      • Women's History Month 2022 Submissions
      • Moving the Needle
      • New School-Based Health Center at George Washington High School Provides No-Cost Healthcare to Students
      • Get Involved
      • César E. Chávez 21st Annual Celebration March
      • Living Our DPS: Pat Hurrieta
    • Equity in Action for February 2022
      • Black History Month 2022 Student Submissions
      • Moving the Needle
      • Breaking Down Barriers: Free Vaccine Bus at Johnson Elementary
      • Recognizing Juneteenth as a Districtwide Holiday
      • Get Involved
      • Nominate Students for the Anchored in Black Excellence Event
      • Cultural Moments: Women’s History Month
      • Applications Open for the Asian Education Advisory Council Annual Awards
      • Living Our DPS Honoree: Luke Fairbairn
    • Equity in Action for January 2022
      • How Artificial Intelligence is Making DPS STEM Classrooms More Equitable
      • Moving the Needle:
      • 'Funds of Knowledge' Encourages Students to Reimagine Art
      • New Conflict Management Training for Staff
      • Inclusive and Purposeful Services for Native American Students
      • NACE Partners with Denver Indian Center to Donate Coats to Students in Need
      • Get Involved:
      • Cultural Moments: Black History Month
      • Living Our DPS Honoree: Jeronimo Alvarez
    • Equity in Action for November 2021
      • Native American Heritage Month 2021 Student Submissions
      • Moving the Needle:
      • DPS Develops Updated Land Acknowledgement
      • Superintendent’s Transition Advisory Team Convenes
      • FACE Centers Support ECE Families through Partnership with WeeCycle
      • West High School holds Gender-Inclusive Clothing Swap
      • RiseUp Community High School Social Justice Poster Design Classes
      • Get Involved
      • Participate in Cultural Moments
      • Prevention Services Webinar Series: Transgender and Non-binary Allyship and Supporting Grieving Families
      • Resources to Support Educators of Color
      • Native American Culture Resources for the Classroom
      • Living Our DPS Honoree: Eduardo Perez
    • Equity in Action for October 2021
      • Year Two: Our Collective Responsibility to Racial and Educational Equity
      • Spotlight on: Dr. Franita Ware
      • Moving the Needle:
      • Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
      • Arturo Garcia and Charrería Documentaries
      • Introducing the Black Family Advisory Council
      • DPS Ombuds Office Launching in October
      • Honoring Our Native and Indigenous Students and Community
      • College Ready On Track Network: Grading for Equity Cross-Team Learning
      • Wraparound Supports at The Village at Contemporary Learning Academy Promote Long-Term Success
      • Coaching for Equitable Practice 2.0 Kick-Off
      • Get Involved:
      • Call for Submissions: Native American Heritage Month
      • Resources to Support Educators of Color:
      • Bookmark and Utilize the LGBTQ+ Toolkit
      • Living Our DPS: Alyssa Richason

  • Equity in Action 2020-21 Archive

    • Equity in Action for May 2021
      • Student Voice: AAPI Heroes
      • Moving the Needle:
      • Asian Education Advisory Council Nominations and Awards
      • March Well-Being Survey Results Speak to Equity in DPS
      • College View Elementary Families Participate in Reading Circle With Spirit of The Sun
      • ICYMI: Introducing DPS’ New Ombudsperson Role
      • Get Involved:
      • ICYMI: Educator Institute for Equity and Justice
      • Last Chance: Call for Submissions: DPS Healing through the Arts
      • North Black Masque Theatre Presents ‘Working’
      • Resources to Support Educators of Color:
      • Black Belong Group End-of-Year Celebration
      • Living Our DPS: Osharron Awatt
    • Equity in Action for April 2021
      • Student Voice: Day of Silence
      • Spotlight on Justin Barney
      • Moving the Needle:
      • Sharing Stories: Julián Is A Mermaid
      • Increased Internet Access through Outdoor Hotspots Helps Students Get Online Any Time
      • Oakland Elementary Raises Money to Add LGBTQ+ Literature
      • Get Involved:
      • Learn About LGBTQ+ Supports and Why They Benefit All Students
      • Call for Submissions: Start the School Year with Healing through the Arts
      • Educator Institute for Equity and Justice
      • Asian Education Advisory Council Nominations and Awards
      • Call For Submissions: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
      • Resources to Support Educators of Color:
      • Educator of Color Chat: Succeeding in Our DPS Journey
      • All Black Lives Matter: Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Students
      • Resources for Gay, Straight Alliance Student Groups
      • Spring Professional Learning Opportunity: Foundations of CRE
      • Living Our DPS: Gregoria Rivera
    • Equity in Action for March 2021
      • Standing Against Asian Hate
      • Moving the Needle:
      • Moving Toward Equitable and Inclusive History Curriculum
      • Food Bank at South Supports Families During COVID
      • Students Can Use One Free Application to Apply to 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
      • Students Reflect on the Importance of Social-Emotional Learning
      • Partnership Focused on Coaching for Equitable Practice
      • Eliminating Finance Acronym for a More Responsible Workplace
      • Get Involved:
      • Asian Education Advisory Council Nominations and Awards
      • Living Our DPS: Fe Dillon
    • Equity in Action for February 2021
      • Rising to the Moment
      • Spotlight on Michael Christoff
      • Moving the Needle:
      • Data Shows The Equity Experience Changes Mindsets
      • New Affinity Groups For Equitable Career Mentoring
      • Project DIVERT to Address Equity and Promote Alternatives to Suspension
      • Black History Month Curriculum Resources
      • Hamilton Middle School Launches Accelerated CRE Cohort
      • Get Involved:
      • Support Asian Students and Colleagues by Disrupting the Rise of Xenophobia
      • Join DPS’ First Black Family Advisory Council
      • Promote Equity by Adding Pronouns to Your Email Signature and Virtual Meetings
      • Join Black History 365 Album Listening Party
      • Resources to Support Educators of Color:
      • Black Girls Do Bike​
      • Educator of Color Chat: Celebrating Black History
      • Living Our DPS: Lauren Tauchman
    • Equity in Action for January 2021
      • Welcome to Equity in Action
      • Spotlight on Dr. Angelina Walker
      • Moving the Needle:
      • DMLK 'Know Justice Know Peace' Resolution Passed
      • Reintroducing the New African American Education Network
      • New Program Supports Young Black Men and Boys
      • DPS Cultural Moments: First Semester Celebrations
      • Multicultural Outreach Videos in DPS Curriculum
      • Get Involved:
      • 5th Annual National Day of Racial Healing
      • Anchored in Advocacy Virtual Event
      • Resources to Support Educators of Color:
      • Educator of Color Chats
      • Success by Design Virtual Teacher of Color Showcase
      • Living Our DPS: Luz Marlin Niño Mantilla