Published March 14, 2023
Foundation laid, Denver Public Schools looks to build an equitable future for all scholarsOver 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
Read More »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 Read More »Published January 26, 2022
Denver Public Schools Board of Education Statement Regarding National Black Lives Matter Week at SchoolThe 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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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 Read More »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 Read More »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 Read More »Published June 10, 2021
Board’s Statement on Investigation and on Student Event at the Capitol The Denver Board of Education hears the voices of the community and we, six members of the Board, release this statement to share our continued commitment to action. On April 6th, 2021, this Board launched an independent external investigation to respond to allegations made on social media from BLM5280 and Never Again Colorado against Director Read More »Published March 27, 2021
DPS Board of Education Statement on Allegations Against Director Anderson The DPS Board of Education shares this response to the anonymous allegation made against Director Tay Anderson. Denver Public Schools honors and values the voices of individuals who courageously bring forward reports or allegations of sexual misconduct. At this point, the Board has confirmed that there is no pending criminal investigation or charge. Director Anderson Read More »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 Read More »Published February 25, 2017
DPS Statement Supporting Transgender StudentsStatement 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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