Category: News

Published December 2, 2016

The Board of Education engaged in a discussion about the district’s focus on the Whole Child and how that body of work supports students’ social and emotional learning at the December 1 Focus on Achievement session. Board Member Happy Haynes said, “Everywhere we go we hear resounding support for our focus and work on the Whole

Published December 2, 2016

Because research shows that students who are proficient in reading by third grade are four times more likely to graduate, DPS is working to ensure 80% of our students meet this critical benchmark. At the Focus on Achievement session December 1, Board of Education members received an update on the district’s  Early Literacy plan. “We are working to ensure our kids

Published November 30, 2016

The Board of Education encourages the involvement of community members in the public school system. One means for members of the public to assist the Board is by providing public comment to the Board on issues affecting the school system, especially issues directly affecting student achievement, budget policy, and those matters currently under consideration by

Published November 29, 2016

Board Study Sessions, Board Meetings, and Public Comment are typically held at the Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street, unless otherwise posted. DECEMBER 2016 12/1 Focus on Achievement Study Session – 4:30pm 12/12 Finance & Audit Meeting – 3:00pm 12/12 Work Session – 4:30pm 12/15 Regular Meeting – 4:30pm; Public Comment – 5:30pm For a

Published November 19, 2016

At the November 17 Board meeting, the Board of Education heard an update on the implementation of new graduation requirements that go into effect for the Class of 2021 (this year’s eighth-graders). The board approved Policy IKF in May, and the Graduation Requirements Implementation Team has since focused on generating broad awareness of the new requirements

Published November 19, 2016

In response to DPS students and families who have expressed feelings of uncertainty and anxiety following the election, the Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution  at the November 17 Board meeting committing the district to ensuring DPS schools are equitable, safe spaces for all of our kids. The resolution cites the district’s vision that

Published November 17, 2016

Accountability is one of DPS’ six core values which is why we have maintained robust citizen bond oversight and mill oversight committees. These committees are charged with reporting to the Board of Education and community that funds are spent as was originally intended and represented to the voters. Thanks to the support of Denver voters,

Published November 15, 2016

The Board received draft implementation guidelines for new school providers or “restarts” under the School Performance Compact at the November 14 Work Session. The draft guidelines proposed detail the metrics and benchmarks used to designate persistently low-performing schools under district policy, and how community voice will play a role in new school provider selection. The full implementation guidelines are

Published November 15, 2016

School leaders from the district’s first innovation zone, the Luminary Learning Network (LLN), provided the board with an update on the zone’s implementation since board approval in April. Denver Green School Principal Frank Coyne shared his belief about how participation in an innovation zone has positively impacted the four participating schools (Ashley Elementary School, Cole

Published November 15, 2016

At the November 14 work session, the Denver Board of Education heard the Fall 2016 update of the district’s semi-annual Strategic Regional Analysis. The analysis is a key planning document that details the current state of enrollment, capacity and school performance by region, and identifies gaps in each area to guide future decisions. The analysis also