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Across the nation, we are remembering and mourning the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Watch this video in English and Spanish as I reflect on that day 20 years ago, when I was living in New York City -- as well as the hope that education brings to fight back against hate, intolerance and violence.

The DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Surveys are a chance for students, families, and staff to share about their experiences in DPS. Responses to the survey inform decisions on how we can better serve our DPS community. 

The first survey of the 2021-22 school year will be available on Monday, Sept. 27. Student and Team DPS surveys will be sent to DPS email addresses. A link to the survey for families will be sent to the parent/guardian email on file, posted in the Parent Portal and will be available on dpsk12.org.

Join the Black Family Advisory Council (BFAC) and DPS Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero on Tuesday, Sept. 14 as we connect with Black families, students, alumni, staff, and community members across the district to discuss the needs of the Black community. We will be in person and online. For more information, click here. Connect with us on Facebook or send an email to DPS.BFAC@gmail.com.

The DPS Substance Use Prevention Team is hosting the Don’t Just Say No, Say Know webinar at noon Oct. 6 to share tools for talking to kids about drugs and alcohol. During the webinar, more information and resources will be shared to help schools and families understand substance use in the DPS community and what the Substance Use Prevention Team is doing to combat it. Webinar attendees will learn about the developing adolescent brain, how to talk to kids about substance use, and how to work with them to develop the skills and confidence needed to avoid misusing alcohol and other drugs. Register for the webinar. (Tambien estamos ofreciendo interpretación en Español.)

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