Ricoh is generously supporting the Education Advisory Councils within DPS to provide academic and social support for DPS students. There are several Councils within DPS, for example the Asian Education Advisory Council, and the Latino Advisory Council. These Councils,...
Many of us have a distinct moment or two that we often reflect upon and name as the influential points that led us to our careers paths. Shanese Benally had one of those moments after attending the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)...
Krissie Deeks is a native Coloradoan and has been a DPS teacher for 19 years, now in her fifth year teaching Early Childhood Education at Godsman Elementary. “I give to the DPS Foundation because I believe in equity for all students,” says Deeks. “Every child deserves...
Consider how hundreds of business women and men across the Denver Metro area spent their lunch break: reading to DPS students and helping them gain the skills, tools and confidence to become better readers. This week, like every week for the rest of the school year,...
I have seen firsthand the benefits of the programs run by the Denver Public Schools Foundation. While I was at Garden Place Academy and now at Place Bridge Academy, I’ve seen my colleagues given the opportunity to provide extra materials, field trips, after-school...
Earlier this month volunteers carefully fitted hundreds of children with a bike and helmet at Smith Elementary. They dedicated some extra time making sure the bike was the right size and the helmet fit securely. For many of the students this was their very first...
The DPS Foundation is excited to announce the 2013 A to Z Fund Recipients for the fall 2013 cycle! The A to Z Fund provides grants to individual schools for programs and activities that go beyond the school’s limited budget. The Fund ensures all DPS students have...
By Latia Shaw, DPS Foundation Staff Member This week, I had a truly special experience. As a new staff member of the DPS Foundation, I went on my first site visit to a DPS after-school program. First, I’ll share with you a little bit about my background. After four...
The Denver Lights On After School (LOAS) partnership, in its 10th year, is a collaboration amongst the Denver Public Schools Foundation, Mile High United Way, and the City and County of Denver. LOAS works to ensure quality, school-based after-school programs are...
“The best part about my role as an educator is I get to support my family, while living a life of service to my community. It’s the perfect balance,” says Micah Sturr, 10th grade social studies teacher at North High School. Sturr recently had a life-changing...
