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DSST Mid-Year Survey: Celebrating successes and addressing concerns

Thank you all for your participation in the Mid-Year Survey -- 88% of you completed the survey, providing invaluable insights that shape the course of our journey.

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Complete the Mid-Year survey review by Jan. 17

It's time for the Mid-Year survey! As we do each year, we are sending this out so you can share your thoughts on what is working, what is not and how we can continue to grow and improve, particularly as we focus on implementing our Strategic Plan. Our annual Mid-Year Survey truly informs our work and, most importantly, how we can best serve our students and families with an excellent education and how we can support each other in doing so. Help us take steps to build a stronger community that is more equitable, just and effective in accomplishing our mission.

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FYI on DEI: Winter 2023-24 overview

The 2023-2024 school year represents another year to dive deeper into Diversity Equity and Inclusion through the collective efforts, collaboration and partnerships across our network to embed “the work” that is DEI in DSST. In this FYI on DEI, we will provide updates, successes, growth opportunities and next steps in our efforts to meet our graduate profile through the elimination of educational inequity. 
 
DEI department goal:

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Party like it's 2004: A look at highlights from the 23-24 holiday party

Before the Winter Break, DSST staff had a great time celebrating the holiday season at the Infinity Park Event Center. 

Topics: College Success

Giving & Cheer Day 6: Sam LaPres on the Core Value of Integrity

Hello all! My name is Sam LaPres and I am now our Director of Mental Health and Culture. I have been in education for over 13 years, starting as a teacher in New Orleans and then moving back to Denver to be the social worker at MTV HS before transitioning to the Home Office four years ago.

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Google for Education: Teaching for Tomorrow with Dr. Keena Day

Dr. Keena Day, VP of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at DSST Public Schools, participated in an interview with Google for Education.

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'Breath of fresh air': Associate School Director speaks on DSST's Advanced Leader Cohort Pipeline program

As part of DSST’s Leadership Pipeline Spotlight Series, we are excited to celebrate the leadership journey of Jimmy Cooley, who is serving in his first year as an Associate School Director at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School. Cooley joined our DSST community in the 2022-2023 school year with a Master’s in Special Education and another in Educational Leadership.

Topics: Our Program

DSST Center Program students enjoy festive fun at the Winter Carnival

Our annual Winter Carnival was a blast! Students in our Center Programs from across the DSST network gathered for music, games, crafts, treats and a (most popular) moon bounce before winter break. 

Topics: Our Program

Giving & Cheer Day 5: Hala Wahab on the Core Value of Respect

My name is Hala Wahab, and I have had the privilege of being a teacher for over 30 years.

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Giving & Cheer Day 4: Tavion Daniels on the Core Value of Doing Your Best

Hello my name is Tavion Daniels and I am the Employee Relations Manager for DSST Public Schools. I am the 2022  award winner for the Core Value of Doing Your Best, and I am thankful to my team for being selected for this award.

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