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The Denver Public Schools Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Denver Public Schools, with 250 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Denver Public Schools hosts The Denver Public Schools Podcast, a education show with 250 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  District Updates for Sep. 29, 2026

  Sep 29, 20263 minS4

  Our first story is about the Annual Bond Report. Story 1: 2025-26 Denver Public Schools Annual Bond Report The 2024 Bond Oversight Committee is proud to release the 2025-26 Denver Public Schools Annual Bond Report . The annual report outlines the projects that have been completed, their impact and what projects are coming up next. During the 2025-26 school year, $394 million was spent and committed, funding: 734 critical maintenance projects. One million square feet of new concrete. 29 air conditioned schools. 117 focused learning environments. 17 secured safety vestibules. 13 comprehensive high school athletics upgrades. To learn more about the Bond Oversight Committee and its work, visit the Bond website , linked in our show notes. Our second story is about 2027-28 School Choice Dates. Story 2: 2027-28 SchoolChoice Dates It’s never too early to start thinking about next year. For the 2027-28 school year, the SchoolChoice Round 1 application will open at 10 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2026 and close on Jan. 19, 2027 at 4 p.m, and Families will be notified of placement results in late February. For more information on School Choice, visit the link in our show notes. Our third story is about Orange Shirt Day. Story 3: Orange Shirt Day On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Native American Culture and Education (NACE) team invites our school and community to wear orange for Orange Shirt Day (PDF). This day honors Indian Boarding School survivors and recognizes Indigenous histories and resilience. And don’t forget to mark your calendars– Indigenous Peoples’ Day will be celebrated on Monday, October 12. Our fourth story is about the DPS Poetry Book, Story 4: The DPS Poetry Book Submissions for this year's DPS Poetry Book “denverpoets” are now open! All DPS students attending a non-charter school in ECE through fifth grade are invited to submit an entry via the link in our shownotes. Poems can be about any subject or written in any language. Our fifth and final story is about guaranteed admissions to Colorado School of Mines. Story 5: The Mines Golden Guarantee Colorado School of Mines is offering guaranteed admissions to Colorado students who qualify and apply by the Nov. 1 priority application deadline. To qualify, students must be Colorado residents, have a 3.8+ unweighted GPA or an unweighted GPA plus a minimum 1420 SAT or 32 ACT composite. Students cannot have a grade below a B- in any math or science course and must have already completed pre-calc or trigonometry. Students must also have completed three years of lab-based science. To learn more, visit the Mines Golden Guarantee , linked in our show notes.

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  Episode #6

  Cómo DPS está trabajando para aumentar la asistencia escolar con la ayuda de los Denver Broncos: EDUCA DPS Podcast

  Sep 24, 202626 minS4

  En este episodio del pódcast EDUCA DPS, el locutor Beto Gaytán conversa con la Dra. Cori Canty, gerenta de mejora escolar y asistencia, sobre el papel fundamental que desempeña la asistencia regular en las Escuelas Públicas de Denver (DPS). Por qué la asistencia importa: La asistencia constante impulsa tanto el éxito académico como el desarrollo social y emocional. Es especialmente vital desde la educación infantil hasta 3.º de primaria, donde faltar a clase dificulta la transición de "aprender a leer" a "leer para aprender". Ausentismo crónico: Se define como perder el 10 % o más del año escolar (sea justificado o no). Las tasas alcanzaron su punto máximo durante la pandemia y, aunque están mejorando, siguen siendo un desafío clave. Iniciativas de DPS: El distrito colabora con la Fundación Denver Broncos y Attendance Works , ofrece incentivos para los estudiantes y envía reportes de progreso mensuales a las familias. Consejos para las familias: Monitorear la asistencia a través del Portal de Padres ( Parent Portal ), establecer rutinas nocturnas constantes y mantener una supervisión activa con estudiantes de todas las edades.

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  Episode #5

  How DPS is working to increase attendance with help from the Denver Broncos: EDUCA DPS Podcast

  Sep 24, 202622 minS4

  In this episode of the DPS EDUCA in English podcast, host Nicole Brady talks with Dr. Cori Canty, Manager of School Improvement and Attendance for Denver Public Schools, about the importance of consistent attendance and a new partnership with the Denver Broncos Attendance Network. Why Attendance Matters: Consistent attendance drives both academic success and social-emotional development. It is especially vital from early childhood through 3rd grade, where missing school hinders the transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Chronic Absenteeism: Defined as missing 10% or more of the school year (justified or not). Rates peaked during the pandemic, and while improving, they remain a key challenge. DPS Initiatives: A new partnership with the Denver Broncos Foundation and Attendance Works , offers student incentives, and sends monthly progress reports to families. Tips for Families: Track attendance via the Parent Portal, set consistent evening routines, and maintain active guidance for students of all ages.

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  Episode #4

  District Updates for Sep. 22, 2026: Hispanic Heritage Month, DSEAC and BESS Window is Now Open

  Sep 22, 20263 minS4

  Our first story is about Hispanic Heritage Month. Story 1: Hispanic Heritage Month Denver Public Schools is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from September 15 to October 15. Today, 52% of nearly 90,000 students and more than 35% of our 18,000 staff identify as Hispanic or Latino. The lived experiences of our Latine students, families and staff remain central to our districtwide priorities. The DPS Latine Student Success team leads ongoing work dedicated to the academic achievement of our Latine scholars. We wanted to use this moment to share some key highlights from the Latine Student Success Impact Report, reflecting the remarkable progress and dedication of our students, educators and community. Key achievements include: Achieving the largest READ Act growth across the district -> a 21% Growth in Foundational Reading Skills Significantly decreasing the number of students reading significantly below grade level. -> an 18% Reduction in Below Grade Level Readers: Demonstrating outstanding biliteracy outcomes in Spanish reading -> 77% Proficiency in Bilingual K–3 Classrooms: Strengthening partnerships with families through targeted outreach and building deep relational trust within our school communities through professional learning. -> Family Engagement & Leadership Institute (FELI) Success. The LSS team recently made an Instagram page so staff and families can stay close to the impactful work they are doing. Give them a follow , and be on the lookout for local Hispanic Heritage Celebrations celebrations happening at schools and across Denver. Our second story is about the Denver Special Education Advisory Committee Story 2: Denver Special Education Advisory Committee (DSEAC) The Denver Special Education Advisory Committee (DSEAC) is a district-level advisory group dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities through collaborative and intentional community engagement. DSEAC membership includes parents, families and caregivers of DPS students with disabilities, DPS educators, school administrators, advocates, community partners and district leaders. If you are interested in participating in DSEAC, head to our show notes to complete the DSEAC Membership Application . Our third Story is about the BESS Screening Window Story 3: BESS Screening Window is Now Open The Behavioral and Emotional Screening System, better known as BESS, is now open. The BESS is a proactive screening tool, not a diagnostic assessment or evaluation. DPS has utilized the BESS for nearly a decade to support student mental health and screenings occur multiple times annually for all students across the district. A form can be completed in less than 5 minutes! Guardians can go to: tinyurl.com/bessparent , Enter your student’s DPS ID and date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) and complete the screening form. To learn more, visit the link in our show notes ( https://ess.dpsk12.org/o/studentequity/page/dpsscreening ) or contact your student’s school. That’s all for this week. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of DPS Snapshots. Please remember to like and subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. We’ll see you next time on DPS Snapshots.

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  Episode #4

  Meet Dr. Stacey M. Park, New Chief of Academics for Denver Public Schools

  Sep 18, 202618 minS4

  Communications Manager Nicole Brady sits down with Dr. Stacy M. Park, Denver Public Schools’ new Chief of Academics. Dr. Park shares her journey in education, the personal reason she always includes the "M" in her name, and how the academics team under her leadership will work to drive success in DPS. Highlights of the episode include: Inside the Academics Team: How curriculum, special education, multilingual learning, and career readiness work together. What's New in Classrooms: Updates on curriculum in DPS Celebrating Academic Growth: What recent CMAS growth and back-to-back "Green" district performance ratings really mean Subscribe to the DPS Podcast for updates throughout the school year

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