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By Heather Lamm, 4/13

Hey! Are you reading this while in line at the grocery store?  Or perhaps while waiting for your friend to arrive at the bar? If so, good news. You can now actually click on the links and read At Our Core and other DSST news, even if you’re not connected to the DSST VPN.

Dan Sullivan named Stapleton Campus Director

I have some exciting news. Since joining the DSST family in 2015, Dan Sullivan has been a terrific addition to our network. That’s why, after an extensive nationwide search, we have selected Dan as the Campus Director for both DSST: Stapleton Middle and High Schools.

Value of education isn't measured only by earnings

Recent research suggests the value of education extends far beyond the simple calculations of tuition and salary that tend to dominate discussions of the issue.

Staff pumped for Senior Signing day

How special is Senior Signing Day to our staff? Listen to them describe the pride and joy they feel in the video below. Many of us have watched the Class of 2018 grow and mature into tremendous students whose hard work is paying off in big ways. We can’t wait to see what they will accomplish in college and beyond.

Discounted Slice of Pi tickets available for staff

Our annual Slice of Pi fundraiser is a chance for DSST to showcase to donors and friends the extraordinary things that happen on our campuses.

A teacher's experience with vicarious trauma

When you teach students who have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), you feel a double-edged sword: You care deeply about your students, so it’s easy for their pain to become your own.

Still working to desegregate schools

The recent passing of Linda Brown gives occasion to evaluate her legacy and to acknowledge her family’s contribution to the educational landscape of our country.

Public support for charter schools jumps in last year

As recent highly publicized events unfolded, the share of the public who answered yes when asked whether they support “the formation of charter schools” fell from 65 percent in 2016 to an all-time low of 52 percent in the spring of 2017, according to annual polls conducted by Education Next and administered by the Harvard Program on Education Policy and Governance. This 13-point free fall was especially dramatic because charters had previously garnered high, steady levels of support.

How Colorado built a strong charter sector

In February, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its annual ranking of state charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, Ninth Edition. Central to the ranking system is the degree to which each state’s law ensures that charter schools are treated with appropriate levels of equity, autonomy, and accountability.

Healthy U: Emotional wellness & mindfulness

At DSST, we understand our people are our most valuable resource. That's why we emphasize wellness and support each other to lead fulfilling and healthy lives, which is why we started Healthy U. This month, we're focusing on emotional wellness and mindfulness.