Learning to lead with purpose, not just plans
Late-night Instagram scrolling isn’t usually where leadership breakthroughs happen, but for Lindsay Agbalokwu, a School Director in Training (SDiT), that’s exactly where one started.
DSST: Montview High School students lead the way in sustainability
What started as a brainstorm over winter break has grown into one of the most successful high school composting program launches in Denver Public Schools' history, and it’s all thanks to a group of determined students, a visionary teacher and a community committed to building a healthier future.
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Finding their voices: Multilingual Learners engage with immigration, identity & advocacy
At DSST: College View High School, multilingual learners are not just learning a new language—they’re using it to make sense of the world and speak up within it.
DSST: Green Valley Ranch HS students tackle Denver’s water future
Written by: Isabel Reyes, 10th‑Grade Chemistry Teacher, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
Unlocking Literacy: How DSST's Interventionists empower students to succeed
About 35% of students at DSST Public Schools are Multilingual Learners (MLL), and many have additional needs when it comes to proficiency in literacy. DSST believes that every student deserves equitable and excellent education. That is why we have dedicated Literacy Interventionists who work to...
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DSST students create pathways to health through immersive mural at Anschutz Children's Hospital
DSST Public Schools and Anschutz Children's Hospital have joined forces to bring a vision to life that promotes and encourages wellness through art. Nestled within the hospital's stairwell, a vibrant mural emerges, inviting patients, staff and visitors alike to embark on a journey of inspiration...
DSST: Conservatory Green High School art students' mural leaves lasting legacy, showcases impact of creative collaboration
DSST: Conservatory Green High School’s Visual Arts 3 - Industry Connect and AP Drawing classes recently undertook a transformative project that left an indelible mark on their school.
DSST: College View freshman writes powerful poem about the power of community in shaping our collective destiny
April is National Poetry Month and we’re excited to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students. We are honored to feature a powerful poem titled "Con nuestras voces" (With our Voices) by Omar, DSST: College View High School freshman. This moving piece speaks to the power of community in...
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Hands-on internship gives DSST: Montview students opportunity to experience, develop career skills
Some DSST: Montview students are part of the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE), created to encourage high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry, including skilled trades.
It is an after-school program where students are put into teams...
DSST: Montview HS's award-winning journalism program is making huge strides for young journalists
Written by the DSST: Montview High School journalism team:
Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast, but by MTVnews’ definition, it is being creative and using that as a stepping stool for an intellectual,...