Reason for the season: DSST staff share recipes, traditions that bring them joy for the holidays
Continuing family traditions and customs during the holiday season is a powerful way to strengthen...
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12/20/24
Reason for the season: DSST staff share recipes, traditions that bring them joy for the holidays
Continuing family traditions and customs during the holiday season is a powerful way to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. Whether it's decorating the tree together, sharing a special meal or telling stories passed down through generations, these rituals offer a sense of continuity and connection to the past. They provide comfort and stability, especially during times of change or stress, and help to cultivate a shared identity within the family.
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12/20/24
Immigration support: DSST staff information and resources
While SDs and their leadership teams are tasked with the safety, security, and learning in their buildings, school staff play a critical supporting role when working with students and families impacted by shifting immigration policies.
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12/19/24
Our commitment to you: An update on DSST’s total benefits offerings
As we prepare for the upcoming break, we want to take a moment to address a critical priority for our school network: supporting and retaining our transformational educators.
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12/11/24
DSST Center Program students celebrate the season at 3rd annual Winter Carnival
Our third annual Winter Carnival was pure joy! Students from our Center Programs across the DSST network came together for a fun-filled day of music, games, crafts, delicious treats and the crowd favorite—a moon bounce! This year even featured special guest Dinger, the mascot for the Colorado Rockies.
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12/09/24
DSST Tech internship sparks STEM passion
At DSST Public Schools, our mission to disrupt systemic inequities in STEM education drives everything we do. A shining example of this commitment can be found at DSST: Elevate High School, where a tech internship is opening doors for students to explore STEM careers and discover their passions.
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12/06/24
DSST selects our next Chief People Officer
As you may have read in the DSST Download before the break, after many years at DSST, Chief People Officer Ashley Wiegner has relocated to be closer to family. We are deeply grateful to her for the incredible tenure she had here and the gift of time to run an intensive selection process with a highly competitive pool of candidates.
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12/03/24
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DSST: College View career fair opens doors to new opportunities for students
On Oct. 29, DSST: College View buzzed with energy as students explored a world of career possibilities at the school’s first STEM-focused Career Fair. With representatives from more than 20 Denver agencies—ranging from aviation and public health to the Denver Fire Department and city attorneys—the event offered students a unique chance to discover paths they may have never considered.
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11/22/24
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Celebrating Our Native American community: A conversation with Crystal DeLeon from DSST: Green Valley Ranch
November is designated as Native American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. In this conversation, Senior Manager of Diversity and Belonging Mercedes Blea-Davis had the opportunity to speak with Crystal DeLeon, Special Education Teacher at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School, to discuss her culture and the significance of being Indigenous in today's world.
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11/20/24
DSST: Elevate seniors explore Colorado College, get a glimpse into the future
On Nov. 5, seniors from DSST: Elevate took a memorable trip to Colorado College in Colorado Springs. For many, this was more than just a campus tour—it was a chance to envision their next chapter.
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Topics: College Success
11/18/24
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E-Ship teacher Alysyn Merrill inspires future entrepreneurs at DSST: Green Valley Ranch
For Alysyn Merrill, co-leader of the Entrepreneurial Studies (E-Ship) program at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, teaching isn’t just about covering curriculum—it’s about sparking ambition, resilience and creativity in her students. Through the E-Ship classes, Merrill empowers students to bring their ideas to life, often learning as much from her students as they learn from her.
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