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Thanks to these and other efforts, DPS won the Partner of the Year "Award of Excellence" at the National College Attainment Network’s 2021 conference. This award recognizes our collaborative efforts with the Denver Scholarship Foundation to ensure that DPS students get the support they need to begin and complete a two- or four-year degree.

I’m excited about the many ways we help our students plan for their futures while getting a head start on paths toward meaningful careers and post-secondary education. Watch this video in English and Spanish to learn more about these available opportunities and visit our College And Career website.

In recent years, student leaders, educators and administrators at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College (DMLK) have made local, regional and national news for their efforts related to public schools curricula reform. Locally, the work of these students has led to the DPS Board of Education voting unanimously to enact the Know Justice Know Peace Resolution. The measure includes action to ensure that curricula and professional practices at DPS schools include contributions of Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities. 

The emotional and inspirational journey that led to DPS’ adoption of the Know Justice Know Peace Resolution is documented in the Power in our Voices film, which premiered last Friday at DMLK. Produced by Degotelo Studios with support from RootED Denver, Power in our Voices showcases the remarkable story of four young women finding their voices and becoming empowered to envision and effect change at their school and across the city.

Watch the trailer and the full DMLK premiere stream.

The 12th annual Eighth Grade Career Fair is on Nov. 2 and all eighth-grade students are invited to attend to learn more about local businesses, post-secondary institutions and DPS high schools. During the event, students will explore career booths and learn how their personalities and interests match with career options. Students will also visit booths from local high schools, colleges, universities and trade schools to learn which schools and programs best align with their career and post-secondary goals.

This year’s fair is virtual and school counselors have designated the best time for students to attend. Reach out to your school counselors for more information. Questions? Email careerandcollegesuccess@dpsk12.org.

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