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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.

Excitement builds for Senior Signing Day

We’re less than a month away from the big day where we’ll get to celebrate the 324 seniors, including the inaugural graduating class at DSST: Cole!

Share Summer Fellowship opportunities at DSST

Welcome to the new, more accessible Helix blog

At Our Core: Refresh, recharge during Spring Break

Thank you for all of your hard work during the last seven months  -- it’s hard to believe we are at the end of March. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done on behalf of our students and families. We have embraced the continual discomfort of excellence, and your work is making a genuine difference in the lives of our students. There is much to be proud of and a lot of work that we need to continue to do to get better.  

Senior Signing Day 2018 is approaching!

Our second annual Senior Signing Day is set for Wednesday, May 2, and we want you to help us celebrate our remarkable Class of 2018!