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09/25/25

DSST: College View senior is proving that Latine voices belong in every space

At the heart of DSST College View’s Pre-Med Club is a story of resilience, representation, and radical hope. Jimena Jimenez, a College View student leader with a dream of becoming a physician, has transformed a simple idea into a thriving community, one that uplifts, educates and empowers students to imagine themselves in scrubs, lab coats and leadership roles.

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Topics: News, Updates, & Events, Inside the Classroom

09/19/25

Feature Friday: Tyler Randolph models what it means to grow with purpose

At DSST: Cole Middle School, Tyler Randolph is the kind of educator who makes you say, “I hope I get to work with him forever.” Now in his seventh year at Cole, Tyler continues to grow, evolve, and inspire, all while keeping things grounded with his signature steady and mature presence.

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Topics: News, Updates, & Events, Inside the Classroom

09/12/25

Feature Friday: Eunice Torres inspires students & staff with joy, energy and excellence

At Aurora Science & Tech High School, Spanish teacher and cross-country coach Eunice Torres (affectionately known as Profe Torres) is more than just a teacher. To her colleagues and students, she’s a source of energy, encouragement, and consistency who makes AST HS a joyful place.

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Topics: News, Updates, & Events, Inside the Classroom

05/29/25

Mentors fuel innovation as DSST students reach for the sky

At DSST Public Schools, students participate in enriching programs that spark curiosity beyond the classroom—and even beyond Earth’s surface. Programs like CubeSat give students the opportunity to apply science, math and technology skills to analyze real-world factors like temperature, altitude, humidity and gas levels in the atmosphere.

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Topics: Inside the Classroom

05/28/25

Learning to lead with purpose, not just plans

Late-night Instagram scrolling isn’t usually where leadership breakthroughs happen, but for Lindsay Agbalokwu, a School Director in Training (SDiT), that’s exactly where one started.

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Topics: Inside the Classroom

05/21/25

DSST: Montview High School students lead the way in sustainability

What started as a brainstorm over winter break has grown into one of the most successful high school composting program launches in Denver Public Schools' history, and it’s all thanks to a group of determined students, a visionary teacher and a community committed to building a healthier future.

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Topics: Inside the Classroom

04/28/25

Finding their voices: Multilingual Learners engage with immigration, identity & advocacy

At DSST: College View High School, multilingual learners are not just learning a new language—they’re using it to make sense of the world and speak up within it.

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Topics: Inside the Classroom

04/25/25

DSST: Green Valley Ranch HS students tackle Denver’s water future

Written by: Isabel Reyes, 10th‑Grade Chemistry Teacher, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

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Topics: Our Program, Inside the Classroom

09/26/24

Unlocking Literacy: How DSST's Interventionists empower students to succeed

About 35% of students at DSST Public Schools are Multilingual Learners (MLL), and many have additional needs when it comes to proficiency in literacy. DSST believes that every student deserves equitable and excellent education. That is why we have dedicated Literacy Interventionists who work to close the gap for MLL students, as well as students who need additional support in literacy work.

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Topics: Inside the Classroom

04/26/24

DSST students create pathways to health through immersive mural at Anschutz Children's Hospital

DSST Public Schools and Anschutz Children's Hospital have joined forces to bring a vision to life that promotes and encourages wellness through art. Nestled within the hospital's stairwell, a vibrant mural emerges, inviting patients, staff and visitors alike to embark on a journey of inspiration and health.

“The mission of the wellness department at the hospital (was) to encourage more people to take the stairs,” said Alexis Wallin, the Visual Arts Teacher at DSST: Conservatory Green High School. “The idea was that by making it beautiful, including healthy images and ones that resonate with all ages, people would choose to take the stairs.” 

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