Initiatives

The district’s mission is clear... to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our society. Watch here as DPS continues to challenge itself, reform and grow.

New Schools Request for Proposal

Michael Gaither Named Executive Director for New Schools Office

Read about the new Executive Director - May 6, 2008

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Best Big City School District in the Country

"With the implementation of The Denver Plan, Denver Public Schools is gathering momentum on its path to becoming the best big city school district in the country. Opening strong new schools is a key part of our strategy to improve student achievement and increase graduation rates across our city. We need your help to create schools that will ensure academic success for every student in the district."

-Michael Bennet, DPS Superintendent

"We welcome local and national applicants to submit proposals for new schools, and to join us in committing to provide the best education possible to students in Denver. The 2008 Request for Proposal (RFP) initiative seeks all types of new schools, including charter and traditional. We are looking for models that will offer rigorous curriculum, strong leadership, new philosophies, and innovative approaches to education that will prepare our diverse student body for success both in and outside of the classroom."

-Theresa Peña, President, Board of Education