Living Our DPS Honoree: Alexa Glatthar

Alexa Glatthar, a teacher at Force Elementary, lives Our DPS Value of Students First. Melissa Leach nominated Alexa, saying: "She has the mindset of a learner, always reflecting on her own practices and trying new ideas for her kids."  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Recognizing and Thanking DPS IT Professionals

Today is National IT Professionals Day. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for the incredible work done by the DPS Department of Technology Services (DoTS). Their daily efforts are the invisible glue that holds our technology systems together and makes modern-day education possible.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Our DPS 2022-23 Annual District Report

When we first launched the Strategic Roadmap last August, our goal was to course-correct ourselves onto a path leading toward significant and positive change for all DPS students. We set out to identify systems that do not serve our students, staff and families, and got to work on prioritizing key initiatives, which contributed to increased graduation rates, expanding resources across the Denver community, reaching collective bargaining agreements and so much more.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Living Our DPS Honoree: Jilly Veidenheimer

Jilly Veidenheimer, a social worker at Summit Academy, lives Our DPS Value of Integrity. Liz Litzinger nominated Jilly, saying: "She will always stand up for the right thing even when it is hard."  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month

Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Here at DPS, 51.7% of our students and 33.2% of all our employees are Hispanic, making them the largest population of color that the district serves and employs!  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Reach One Mentoring

The Reach One Mentoring Program matches mentors and mentees of color to support DPS educators through building relationships and expanding their career goals. Mentees work with their mentors to sharpen interpersonal and leadership skills, reflect on individual practices and strengthen professional contributions.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Living Our DPS Honoree: Josh Pelé

Josh Pelé, a teacher at Florida Pitt Waller, lives Our DPS Value of Students First. Beau Augustin nominated Josh, saying: "Josh is an educator who recognizes that his purpose is to support and nurture his students' growth -- both academically and personally."  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Mandatory Student Data Training for All Employees

DPS has created a training course in Learning Space to ensure staff members are protecting student data and that all members of Team DPS are in compliance with the state and federal laws regarding student data privacy. All DPS staff, regardless of their role in the District, are required to complete this training annually.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

DPS coaches look back at impact made in decades of service

Steve Finesilver from George Washington High School and Daniel Medina from Abraham Lincoln High School have served the community as coaches and teachers for decades.

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