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Improving student-led discussions

In a Socratic seminar, Socratic circle, fishbowl, or Harkness discussion, the primary goal is for students to engage in and sustain an academic discussion independent of the teacher. The benefits of student-led discussions are well documented—students learn to purposefully reference the text as evidence as they develop opinions, and they learn to be more receptive to and respectful of the ideas of others. 

DSST supports push for transit equity in Denver

DSST has signed a petition supporting a discounted RTD pass for youth and low-income individuals, and we’re hoping you’ll join us in the push for transportation equity.

April referral raffle winners announced!

As we end the month of April, the Talent Team would like to share who the TWO April Referral Raffle winners are that get the $500 bonus!

At Our Core: Celebrating our SAT results

By Bill Kurtz, 4/20

Earlier, I sent a message about A+ Colorado’s latest report which includes our students’ remarkable performance on the 2017 SAT. At DSST: Cole, Green Valley Ranch, and Stapleton, our students were consistently among the top performers in the state.

The Outliers: The State of Colorado School Districts 2018

The second annual report The Outliers: The State of Colorado School Districts 2018, digs into student performance to uncover the Colorado public school districts that are “outliers,” the districts that buck the trend either by getting notable results for students compared to other school systems in the state, or where the promise of an excellent education remains too distant. As a state, Colorado still falls well short of guaranteeing all public school students an excellent academic education. As of 2017, 43% of students met or exceeded expectations in elementary English Language Arts and just 36% in elementary Math.

DSST encourages you to participate in education rally

Team:

Educators across Denver are organizing a rally on April 27 advocating for greater education funding and better compensation for teachers. DSST fully supports these goals, and we want to make sure that all staff are able to participate if they desire.

DSST alumni reflections on Senior Signing Day

Senior Signing Day is about celebrating the Class of 2018’s bright future, but our latest video gives us a chance to reflect on the past.

Top 100 colleges vow to enroll more low-income students

College access and affordability: It's a common topic in higher education — because college is the one place that can really be a catapult when it comes to moving up the economic ladder.

Helping LGBT students feel safe

At Our Core: Providing DSST news anywhere you want it

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.