Published March 14, 2023
Foundation laid, Denver Public Schools looks to build an equitable future for all scholars
Over the past year, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education has received extensive criticism. Rather than respond to this negativity, we have kept our heads down and focused on continuing to do the vital work of supporting all of our students and community members. We recognize that constructive criticism is part of our role
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Published February 28, 2022
DPS and Denver Board of Education Statement on Events in Ukraine
Today, we are troubled by the news that Russia has invaded Ukraine, endangering the lives of countless civilians. We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring DPS is a Safe and Welcoming School District for all of our children and to fully supporting all of our students and families who have loved ones around the globe. We will ensure
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Published January 26, 2022
Denver Public Schools Board of Education Statement Regarding National Black Lives Matter Week at School
The Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education supports schools participating in the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. We encourage the teaching that racism and hate towards any person have no place in our schools. We affirm the dignity and lived experiences of every one of our students and families.
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Published November 20, 2021
DPS Board of Education Statement on Recent Shootings
The leadership of the Denver Public Schools extends our thought and support to the Aurora community in the wake of the recent shootings at school campuses. We stand ready to come together with other public leadership to step up efforts to support our young people and take action to stop the violence. Mental Health Resources
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Published October 20, 2021
District Statement regarding Vandalism Incident at George Washington High School
DPS leadership offers our full support to the George Washington High School community. This incident is being taken very seriously and is being investigated by the Denver Police Department and the DPS Department of Safety. We condemn all acts of hatred and bigotry, and we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring we are creating Safe and Welcoming
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Published September 15, 2021
Statement on Findings from Investigation regarding Director Anderson
Today Denver Public Schools Board of Education is releasing the findings of the Investigations Law Group (ILG) independent investigation into the allegations made public against Denver Public Schools Board Director Tay Anderson earlier this year. The ILG report is detailed and complex. Investigators interviewed 63 people, reviewed thousands of pages of documentary evidence, and evaluated
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Published February 4, 2021
DPS Board of Education Statement on Assessments & Funding Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session
In acknowledging the difficulty the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present to our school staff, students, and families, the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education calls on Governor Jared Polis, the State Board of Education, and the Colorado General Assembly to urge the Colorado Commissioner of Education and Department of Education to submit an application to
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Published February 25, 2017
DPS Statement Supporting Transgender Students
Statement released Feb. 23 by Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg, following President Trump’s decision to rescind protections for transgender students allowing them to use bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity: “Denver Public Schools will always welcome, support and protect our diverse student body. Supporting the whole child includes making sure all of our students
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