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Aurora Science & Tech in the News

On Thursday, August 15, Aurora Science & Tech opened its doors to over 150 6th graders. CBS4 came by to capture the very first morning meeting, and interview some students and teachers. 

Happy First Day of School!

Study: Students Who Attend Charter High School More Likely to Vote, Less Likely to Commit Crime

Researchers attempting to gauge the success of charter schools tend to focus on hard academic metrics: proficiency in fourth-grade reading, for example, or test scores in eighth-grade math, and achievement gaps between white and minority students.

What's the deal with no breakfast at Infusion?

Whether you attended Senior Leadership Institute, New Staff Training, New Teacher Training, or of course, Infusion this summer, you likely noticed that breakfast was missing as we kicked off the day. The rumors are true- we are no longer providing breakfast at network events or meetings. 

There's Still Time to Refer a Friend!

Know anyone looking for a role for this school year? Send them to us as a referral. DSST Public Schools is hiring the following positions for immediate start:

Park: Charter Schools Can Be an Important New Tool for Fostering Integration

It’s been almost 50 years since Kamala Harris stepped onto a school bus and out of her racially redlined neighborhood amid the desegregation of the Berkeley, California, schools. Five decades later, the question of who goes to school where remains pivotal to kids’ and families’ lives and to the communities we build in this country.

DSST's New People Data Management Tool

One-click, data at your fingertips: meet Workday 

Hey, Bill de Blasio, I Was Once a Charter School Parent - and I Don't Deserve Your 'Hate'

For many reasons, I once enrolled my oldest child in a charter school.

Skype is OUT, Teams is IN

As we kick off the new school year, we will also be launching a new chat platform: Microsoft Teams!  Skype is being mothballed by Microsoft this fall, and after carefully evaluating our alternatives, we will be replacing it with Microsoft Teams.  New staff was trained on it last week, and you should already see an icon for it on your desktop. (If you do not see it on your desktop, you can download it and login online.)  An account has already been created for you, so simply login using your regular credentials!  

2020 Cheat Sheet

Education is hardly the only issue driving the 2020 presidential campaign. But policies affecting schools and students are emerging as some of the most talked-about.