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The evolution of the DPS portfolio

If you ask Jennifer Holladay, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Portfolio Manager, why their portfolio approach has worked, she would tell you because "all boats [both charter and district schools] are rising and students and families have access to better options". She'd also tell you that they still have a lot to learn and that there have been many failures along the way.

FAFSA now open for 19-20 school year

Colorado students lost out on nearly $50 million worth of federal financial aid awarded through the Pell Grant during the 2015-2016 academic year — all because they didn’t fill out some forms.

TCP Placement and student data updates

TCP Placement Conversations will take place between October 1st through October 26th! Coaches and SDs will be reaching out to teachers to schedule TCP Placement conversations.

CO teachers take to the streets

Waving “Yes on Amendment 73” signs, Denver teachers formed red-shirted clusters along Colfax Avenue Friday afternoon. 

At Our Core: Launching DSST @ Noel - Podcast Edition

If you can’t read the whole post, we highly recommend listening to the interview on the road or on your phone!

White progressive parents and the conundrum of privilege

Hispanic Heritage Month at DSST

We are over halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans September 15th to October 15th, and celebratory events have been abundant across our campuses over the past two weeks.

New 'Opportunity Atlas'

Does the neighborhood you grow up in determine how far you move up the economic ladder?

America's achievement gap - made, not born?

Students of color consistently receive less challenging instruction and schoolwork than do their white and more affluent classmates, a new study has found, often leaving them unprepared for college even if they have received top grades.

At Our Core: Spotlight on CV's Founding Class

This week, we are proud to shout out the founding class of DSST: College View High School, graduating in May 2019! Most started in the very first sixth grade class at DSST: College View Middle School back in Fall 2012, and are now busy preparing for their bright future.