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Welcome to the September edition of “This Month at the DPS Board”, a monthly newsletter sharing information about the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education. Our goal is simple: to share what is happening at school board meetings so you can engage with the board and the district even if you cannot attend hours […]
Thursday, October 6 12:30-1:45pm MST Stand for Children is proud to host the Center for High School Success, Teach Kindness, and the Home Visit Partnerships to introduce programs and strategies to support safe and supportive school environments that lead to effective student and family engagement and improved attendance. Click here to register. You will receive a calendar […]
Stand community organizers, Vallerie, Ivana, and Natalie, hosted a community conversation with 20 Denver parents, educators, students, and community members to discuss Denver Public Schools (DPS) new strategic plan, DPS Thrives. Our team shared an overview of the plan, which the district is describing as a roadmap, including the mission, vision, and focus areas which […]
Welcome to the August edition of “This Month at the DPS Board”, a monthly newsletter sharing information about the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education. Our goal is simple: to share what is happening at school board meetings so you can engage with the board and the district even if you cannot attend hours of meetings […]
Stand for Children Colorado announced today the endorsement of candidates running for the Colorado General Assembly, Governor and Colorado State Board of Education in the upcoming General Election Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Governor Jared Polis Colorado House of Representatives Julie McCluskie, District 13 Lindsey Daugherty, District 24 Ruby Dickson, District 37 Mary Young, District 50 Barbara […]
As you have likely seen, we have been celebrating key legislative wins for Colorado’s students, educators, and families after our 2022 legislative session. Every one of our top priority bills have been signed into law by Governor Polis! We could not have done this work without you – the parents, educators, and community members who contacted […]
