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DPS News Clips – 2012
Denver School of the Arts Among Nation's Top High Schools
- May 10, 2012The Denver School of the Arts was named one of the nation's top high schools by U.S. News and World Report. DSA was ranked 8th in the state. Several other DPS high school programs also earned top honors. View the full report. ... read more
Schools Celebrate Third-Grade Reading Success
- May 9, 2012Several DPS schools posted double-digit gains on third-grade reading exams, and schools that have undergone turnaround reform efforts were among them, according to preliminary data released this week by the CDE, meaning more third-graders at our ... read more
Grants to Bring 19 Learning Centers to DPS Schools
- May 8, 2012Students and families at 19 schools across the district will soon benefit from new community learning centers, thanks to millions of dollars in grants in federal grants. Read an article in the Denver Post's Your Hub, and view a full list of the 19 ... read more
North High School Treasures it Prom King
- May 6, 2012Read an inspiring article by Post columnist Tina Griego about North High students' support and love of one of their fellow classmates. ... read more
Inspiring CEC Senior Beats the Odds; Rises to the Top
- May 4, 2012Watch an uplifting 9News report on CEC senior and Daniels Scholar Samantha Lobato. This young lady has not only beat the odds, but she has become an inspired leader who has a very bright future ahead of her. Ms. Lobato was also the keynote speaker ... read more
DPS Teachers Participate in Education Nation Town Hall
- April 23, 2012DPS teachers attended NBC's Education Nation Teacher Town Hall last Sunday and contributed to candid discussion around current education topics, including innovation, technology, teacher effectiveness and Common Core Standards. Also part ... read more
Education Nation: Daniels Fund seeks future leaders
- April 19, 2012DENVER - Espoire Bahati is so sure that he will become a successful actor one day; his guidance counselor calls him "Hollywood". That's saying a lot considering that six years ago, he couldn't even speak English. Watch the full 9news video ... read more
Educator focuses efforts on fighting bullying
- April 16, 2012DENVER - Derek Hawkins was a United States Marine Corps drill instructor. He also is a combat veteran from Desert Storm. He's seen a few conflicts in his life. Watch a Fox31 News report here Now, he's using that experience in a different way, ... read more
George Washington Student wins 9Who Care Award
- April 13, 2012KUSA - For many teens, after-school activities include things like sports, clubs and hanging out with friends. For one high school student, her passion is helping others. Watch the full 9news video report Rachel Baiyee-Cady is a regular volunteer ... read more
Steck Elementary Students Launch Kids4Kidneys Campaign
- April 13, 2012Steck Elementary students launched a grassroots campaign in support of their fourth-grade teacher, Andrew Menard. Mr. Menard, a long-time DPS teacher, has Polycystic Kidney Disease and was in search of a living donor for a kidney transplant - until a ... read more
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