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Gaining Confidence through YouthBiz Startup

When students from DSST: Cole Middle School presented their business ideas at a YouthBiz StartUp pitch competition this week, they gained more than just business know-how.  These sixth and seventh graders gained confidence that can help them succeed in school and in life.

A Vision for Inclusion

Even before her first day of classes, Makia Jones learned lessons from DU she will never forget.

Hornet & Falcon help turn bill into law

Olivia, a 9th grader at DSST: Conservatory Green High School, testified at the State Capitol back in January to advocate for a bill that would automatically enroll high performing high school students into advanced classes. 

Transition Out of Engrade

At Our Core: Teacher Appreciation Week

One week is not enough to express our appreciation for the hard work and dedication DSST teachers bring to our students year round. However, throughout the network, we’ve all made a point to pause and recognize the important work that our teachers do that makes DSST so special.

For the first time, Denver's largest charter network didn't get space for a high school

In a sign that charter school growth in Denver could be slowing, the district’s largest network for the first time will not immediately open a high school to complement one of its middle schools.

From Founding Student to Founding Teacher

This month, beginning with National Charter Schools Week, we will feature stories from charter school graduates from across the country. Check back every day to see a new student feature in our 30 Days of Grad series.

Open Enrollment Season is Here!

First, we want to again acknowledge that changing benefits is very difficult and we apologize for the disruption this may have caused to you and your family. Please know that we are here to support you through this transition. You can reach out to us anytime for 1-1 support  by e-mail or calling 866-307-6096 (new Aetna concierge service who will act as your personal assistant for understanding your benefits).

College is not just about getting in, but getting out

This is the week when many of next year’s 2.3 million college freshmen will officially choose where to attend school next fall as a part of college signing day. It is an exciting and important moment in the lives of those students and their families. But only about 60 percent will ever earn their degrees, meaning nearly 1 million of today’s joyous families will soon likely feel like failures. We would never accept a graduation rate this low in America’s high schools, and we shouldn’t for America’s colleges and universities.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Last week, we saw each of our graduating seniors walk across the Denver Coliseum stage and announce where they’d be attending college next year. Thrilling moments of accomplishment like these would be impossible without our amazing teachers and staff. Each day, you dedicate yourselves to helping our students become the best versions of themselves. That’s why we’re excited to provide extra special recognition during Teacher Appreciation Week!