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CV Parent Op-Ed

I believe all students in Colorado deserve to attend a public school as unique as they are. When teachers are empowered with the creative freedom to teach to the unique needs of their students, great things happen. Overall, our experiences have proven to me that public charter schools are best positioned to provide Colorado families like mine a high-quality public education and ensure our children are set up for success in college, career, and life."

Important Information About DPS Teacher Strike

1/24 Update:

Yesterday, DPS filed a request with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to intervene in the strike. While the CDLE considers this request, the DCTA has agreed to delay the strike. This means that DPS teachers and specialized service providers will continue to report to work until the CDLE has come to a decision.  Given these events, we have been told it is unlikely that a strike will begin on Monday, January 28.  It could still begin anytime after the CDLE has ruled, but Monday seems unlikely.  To learn more about the specifics of this process, you can check out the fact sheet posted by the CDLE.

We will continue to keep you informed with updates as we hear them. Additionally, we will be sharing thoughts on speaking with students, navigating shared campuses, and any other potential ways a strike might impact our normal routines.   

I want to thank you again for your unwavering dedication to our students, and continued focus on our mission despite these turbulent events. We will continue to do everything we can to keep you informed and equipped to best support our students and families.

Best,

Bill

As you know, the DCTA (Denver’s teachers union) and DPS have reached an impasse on compensation negotiations and DCTA teachers voted to strike late last night.  While many questions remain about what happens next, we wanted to reach out to share a few things that we have learned.

Henry Leadership Announcement

Dear DSST Staff,

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As we head into the long weekend and honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the many other civil rights activists of past and present, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about some of the unique ways you can get involved with the community this weekend.

At Our Core: Celebrating DSST's Questbridge Scholars

DSST’s classrooms and hallways are full of vibrant and diligent students with impressive work ethics and big dreams. This week, we met with five very special DSST seniors, who have the distinguished honor of being named a Questbridge Scholar. They are: Ayanle Nur, Daniel Negash, Yoseph Wolde, Diaraye Diallo, and Ahmed Ashmaig. You can listen to their stories through the audio below, or read on for the highlights.

DSST's Top 10 of 2018

As we charge forward into 2019, we wanted to take some time and reflect on DSST's 2018 top highlights. From new school openings to winning the prestigious Broad Prize, there was always something exciting happening across the network. Read on for pictures, videos, and stories that capture just a few of 2018's greatest moments!

Important Compensation Information

DSST Team—

Dems control CO state goverment

The Colorado legislature convenes Friday with Democratic majorities in both chambers and a Democratic governor-elect who made education a key part of his campaign. That doesn’t mean 2019 is going to be one extended round of kumbaya.

At Our Core: Meet The Home Office!

As we settle back into our work routines and maybe embark on some New Year’s Resolutions, it’s a great time to get reacquainted with the resources and tools that are designed to make your work life easier. One of them is the Home Office: the many people that are here to serve you, our amazing staff, and of course, our students.

New Byers SD announced

We are excited to announce Elin Curry as the School Director for the Byers campus beginning in the 2019-2020 school year! Elin brings a depth of knowledge in the legacy and community of Byers having served in a leadership capacity for the last five years. Throughout her tenure, Elin has helped to solidify a strong instructional vision that prepares students for college, driven a staff culture rooted in core values, and created an empowered and engaged student community.