Electric Bus Grant Celebration at East High School |
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In an exciting announcement, Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero joined students from East High School’s Substantiality Club, the Colorado Department of Education and Governor Jared Polis at a celebration where the district was awarded funds to purchase new electric school buses.
DPS aims to introduce 13 electric buses within the next year, with plans to expand the fleet to 23 electric buses.
Electric buses are a pivotal component of DPS’ Climate Action Plan, demonstrating the district’s unwavering commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Watch the video to learn more about the impact these buses will have at DPS!
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DCIS at Baker Students Learn in Their New and Improved Library |
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Last week, we took a trip to Denver Center for International Studies at Baker to visit their newly improved library! The library is outfitted with brand new contemporary furniture, bright lighting and modern technology to support every learner’s needs.
The library upgrades were made possible thanks to Denver voters, who agreed to pass a $795 million dollar bond in 2020. The upgrades were designated as a school-determined fund project, which is a project that is decided on by the individual school’s community and addresses their specific needs.
In fact, 133 schools across the Denver district have had their school-determined fund projects supported by the 2020 bond package with an allocated total of $32 million bond dollars. For more information on your bond dollars at work, subscribe to the bond and mill levy district newsletter, Our Word is Our Bond.
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Marrero Moment with Dr. Simone Wright |
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In the latest episode of the Marrero Moment, Dr. Alex Marrero is joined by Dr. Simone Wright, DPS’ new Chief of Academics. Dr. Wright shares more about her role and how the work her team does impacts the education of our students. Watch the full interview here.
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Author Jason Reynolds Visits McAuliffe International School |
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Today, a select group of McAuliffe International and Stedman Elementary students had the opportunity to engage in a lively discussion with author Jason Reynolds, a renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author.
The impactful talk focused on the important connection between literature and identity. Reynolds spoke about how books can make readers feel less alone, through characters or stories that resonate with the reader’s struggles or experiences.
“Find something you can connect to, it’ll raise your spirit,” said Reynolds. “It saved my life.”
Each participating student received a complimentary signed copy of one of Reynolds' books. Reynolds encouraged the students to read books that align with their interests, even on video games, to keep up their reading engagement.
Pictured here: Author Jason Reyonlds with student interviewers Sevemi Seton and Kingsley Oswi-Boateng.
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Apply to the Climate Champions Grant Program |
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The Climate Champions Grant Program provides funding to help DPS students implement climate action projects in their schools. This program intends to engage DPS students in real-world problem solving, leadership development and project-based learning that will allow for innovative and creative solutions to climate change.
This is a new program in partnership with the DPS Sustainability Team and Denver. There is $225,000 available to fund multiple projects. Projects must be between $1,000-$25,000. We invite DPS student-led project teams to apply for funding by Dec. 1. If you have questions, email the DPS Sustainability Team at dept_sustainability@dpsk12.net.
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Op-Ed by DPS Foundation President and CEO Richard Tagle |
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President and CEO of the Denver Public Schools Foundation, Richard Tagle, shared his thoughts on the importance of public school funding amidst a changing financial climate and social landscape.
“Public education is the cornerstone of social equality and economic prosperity,” wrote Tagle. “We must bridge the funding gap. Denver’s future depends on it.”
In the article, Tagle describes Denver’s public funding shortcomings and the rising demands on schools and educators. With costs rising to meet demands, Tagle drives home the need to invest in public education sooner rather than later. Click here to read the article.
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Join Us at the DPS Alumni Basketball Tournament and Fall Fest |
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This year, the winning school that the alumni team represents will receive a $10,000 donation. Each member of the winning team will be rewarded with a $100 gift card.
Only 16 DPS high school teams can register for the tournament, with a maximum of two teams representing each school. Teams must register by Friday, Sept. 15 in order to participate.
In addition to the tournament, we will have a fall fest with food, games, a pumpkin patch and more!
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Reach One Mentoring: Application Deadline |
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Reach One Mentoring has space available for the 2023-24 school year! This program is designed for experienced team members of color to provide mentoring support for mentees in the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community in DPS.
The program enriches your DPS career journey in a confidential space by focusing on:
- Personal and professional development.
- Sharpening skills and knowledge.
- Collegial relationships of trust.
Mentor applications close Friday, Sept. 15, click here to apply now. Mentee applications are open now through Thursday, Sept. 22 and can be accessed here.
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Apply for 2023-24 Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort |
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The cohort’s primary objective is to nurture aspiring leaders dedicated to promoting equity and empower them on their journey toward leadership. Participants in this cohort experience will receive an annual stipend of $900 and the chance to expand their professional network. To learn more about this opportunity, click here. If you have any questions, contact Pamela Stigall.
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