America's achievement gap - made, not born?
Students of color consistently receive less challenging instruction and schoolwork than do their...
10/01/18
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.
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09/28/18
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.
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09/27/18
America's most radical school integration experiment
J.T. Brackenridge Elementary sits on the eastern edge of zip code 78207, which is the way people refer to the Mexican-American community that surrounds the school. Located just west of downtown San Antonio, the neighborhood is as rich with art and history and culture as the rest of the city. Yet it’s a world apart.
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09/26/18
Teacher's Lounge: Patrick Lee Clark
Some may know Patrick Lee Clark as a 6th grade English teacher at the brand new DSST: Noel Middle School. But in his spare time, he goes by Lee Clark Allen, an R&B/Soul artist who performs throughout Denver, and is currently wrapping up his debut album, Little Rock.
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09/24/18
How CO districts would spend their share of Amendment 73
If Colorado voters this November approve a $1.6 billion tax increase to benefit schools, several metro-area districts are pledging to spend part of their share to boost teacher pay.
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09/20/18
5 things to know about funding compromise
A compromise Education Department spending bill, the first year-long funding bill for the department to be passed in nearly a decade, is speeding toward final passage ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline.
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09/19/18
New Phone-Friendly FAFSA
The notoriously difficult-to-fill-out federal financial aid form known as Fafsa is going mobile. And, the federal Education Department says, it should be easier to use.
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09/17/18
Healthy U: Emotional Wellness
At DSST we’re all about the people. We value wellness and support each other to lead fulfilling and healthy lives. It’s why we started Healthy U, where we focus on a different dimension of wellness in each monthly post. We hope to provide you with the information and tools needed to achieve both personal and professional fulfillment.
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09/14/18
At Our Core: A conversation with Peter Sherman
This week, we sat down with Peter Sherman, the Founding School Director of the upcoming and first DSST school in Aurora. While busy ramping up for the big 2019 kick-off, Peter shared some great stories about his career as an educator, what excites him about Aurora, and the recent 6 month long adventure he and his family took across the USA in a camper van!
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