DPS’s first day of school generated lots of press and great dialouge around the momentum and progress of Colorado’s largest public school district. Follow links below (by clicking the title) to view several highlight articles and videos from various news outlets.
Video: DPS goes back to class | EdNewsColorado
EdNewsColorado – By Nancy Mitchell
Highlights from the first day of school celebrating increased enrollment and featuring remarks from Governor Hickenlooper, Mayor Hancock, and Superintendent Tom Boasberg.
DPS tries new tactics towards success
9NEWS
Higher expectations, rigor, and change in school culture have led DPS to demonstrate to the most academic growth of any district in the metro area over the last three years.
DPS says data shows CSAP improvement
Denver Post
By Yesenia Robles Among the 10 largest districts in Colorado, Denver Public Schools has increased its student’s growth in CSAP scores the most since 2005.
View a photo gallery from the first day of school at Steck Elementary
Denver Post
Tom Boasberg – Live on 9News
9NEWS
Superintendent Tom Boasberg discusses rising graduation rates in DPS on the first day of the 2011-12 school year.
Denver Teacher Residency: Program helps teachers get ready to teach in DPS
9NEWS
The Denver Teacher Residency will train you to be a teacher and prepare you to teach in DPS. It supports committed and motivated people of all ages and backgrounds to become teachers. Ultimately, it has the purpose to improve student acievement in DPS.
Former DPS grad gives grant to promote student engagement
9NEWS
Classes and homework are two important parts of a student’s education. But educators have found those students who actively participate in school activities like sports, clubs & groups, do even better in the classroom and go on to do better in life. A grant from a DPS grad is helping students who otherwise couldn’t afford these opportunities get involved.
Denver home to schools of the future
9NEWS
Imagine a school of the future where students use laptops in a wireless building, and teachers can customize lessons based on each one’s ability. The building is environmentally friendly, and multiple schools are housed on one campus and share resources. DPS’ Evie Dennis campus fits that bill.
Outdoor play takes on a new meaning
9NEWS
Playgrounds in Denver Public Schools are being transformed into learning landscapes with the hopes of promoting academics through play.
Scratch Cooking at Montclair School of Academics & Enrichment
9NEWS
More than 100 DPS schools are cooking food from scratch.
Language immersion another education option
9NEWS
There are several language immersion schools in Denver, including DPS’ Denver Language School.
DPS moves in the right direction
La Voz Nueva
Public School students and teachers are on a roll. For the third straight year, DPS students equaled or exceeded state student assessment program test scores.
DPS graduate numbers up 500 over two years
Denver Post
Almost 500 more students graduated from Denver Public Schools this year than two years ago, according to unofficial, preliminary data from the district.