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Episodes
212 episodes
Student Promises, Safety Summits & Inspiring Voices - DPS Snapshots Weekly Podcast with Natalie B.
1. Strategic Roadmap Student Promises SurveyDPS is in the process of crafting its next Strategic Roadmap, which will include a list of “Student Promises.” You can think of a “Student Promise” as things that every student can count on. DP...
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El idioma es poder: Historias de éxito desde Lincoln High School
En este episodio especial de EDUCA DPS, Lincoln High School reunió a un poderoso panel de exalumnos que compartieron una experiencia en común: durante su paso por la escuela, el español era su idioma principal. Hoy, esos mismos estudiantes está...
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EDUCA DPS Podcast - Por qué la asistencia importa todos los días
¿Por qué la asistencia importa todos los días?En este episodio del podcast EDUCA DPS, platicamos con la Dra. Cori Canty, Gerente de Planeación Escolar y Mejora Unificada en las Escuelas Públicas de Denver, sobre el impacto real que tien...
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EDUCA DPS Podcast - Why Attendance Matters Everyday
Why does attendance matter every single day?In this episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Cori Canty, School and Unified Improvement Planning Manager at Denver Public Schools, to break down the real impact of student at...
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DPS Snapshots: What DPS Students and Families Need to Know This Week March 13
1. DPS schools are invited to participate in the CherryArts Student Art Buying
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for March 6
1. SchoolChoice Round 2 Opens Tuesday, March 10Round 2 of SchoolChoice opens Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m.! This window is for families who are new to DPS, missed Round 1 or changed their minds since Round 1 and would like to re-explore t...
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EDUCA DPS Podcast: Preventing Bullying Through Strong School Communities
How does Denver Public Schools work to prevent bullying and create safe, welcoming schools for every student?In this episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, host Javier Ibarra sits down with Wes Ogburn, DPS bullying prevention expert, to talk...
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Podcast EDUCA DPS: Cómo prevenir el bullying creando comunidades unidas
¿Cómo trabajan las Escuelas Públicas de Denver para prevenir el acoso escolar y crear escuelas seguras y acogedoras para todos los estudiantes?En este episodio del podcast EDUCA DPS, el presentador Beto Gaytan se reúne con Malena Reyes,...
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The Lesson Plan Ep. 7: Special Education with Dr. Charlie Merrow
Dr. Charlie Merrow, Director of Special Education for DPS joins Communications Manager Nicole Brady to take listeners behind the scenes of how special education services are implemented. He explains the continuum of services offered for s...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B- District Updates for Feb. 27
1. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy being Featured Live on 9NEWSTalented students from Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy were featured live on 9NEWS on Feb. 20, showcasing their original fashion designs ahead of their upcoming runway event....
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. District Updates for Feb. 20
1. The CDAC Feedback Form Is Open through Friday, Feb. 27The Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC) is supporting the development of a new Board of Education policy outlining rules for student possession of communication devices...
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DPS 101: Office of Schools with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith
DPS 101 is the podcast version of the DPS 101 Community Leadership Course, educating the community on the inner workings of DPS departments, structures and systems. Each episode will feature a DPS leader reflecting on their own lea...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Feb. 13
1. Changes to district surveysDPS is changing their approach to district surveys. DPS is pausing the districtwide Family survey and limiting the Student and Staff survey efforts this school year. This intentional pause gives DPS the spac...
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Peanutter to Communicator: The Story Behind “Trail Mix Talya”
Peanutter to Communicator: The Story Behind “Trail Mix Talya” In this episode of DPS Stories, we sit down with Talya Cohen, a DPS Communications Specialist known around the team as “Trail Mix Talya.” Before joining Denver Public Scho...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Feb. 6
1. DPS Transportation Guide To Printing Student QR Codes (Abigail Amane)At the beginning of the school year, DPS Transportation launched a new app called My Ride K-12. With this app, parents receive late bus alerts, view route informatio...
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The Lesson Plan Ep 6: Artificial Intelligence in DPS
In this episode, DPS Lead AI Instructional Specialist Kali Peracchia and DPS Communications Manager Nicole Brady discuss Artificial Intelligence.Topics include:DPS policies on AIAI apps current being used in DPS classroomsFuture...
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Podcast de EDUCA DPS | ¿Por qué las bibliotecas escolares siguen siendo importantes?
Bienvenidos al podcast de EDUCA DPS.En este episodio, exploramos las oportunidades y los recursos disponibles en las bibliotecas de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver, y por qué las bibliotecas escolares siguen siendo espacios esenciales p...
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EDUCA DPS Podcast | Why School Libraries Still Matter
Welcome to the EDUCA DPS Podcast.In this episode, we explore the opportunities and resources available through Denver Public Schools libraries, and why school libraries remain essential spaces for learning, belonging, and community. You...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Jan. 30
1. Messages From Dr. Marrero and DPS in Regards to Friday, January 30th Dr. Marrero sent out a message to the DPS community yesterday, where he emphasized that schools will remain open on Friday, January 30th. DPS...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Jan. 23
1. Search Launch for President of DPS’s Emily Griffith Technical CollegeAs previously shared, Denver Public Schools is launching a national search to identify the next President of Emily Griffith Technical College, or EGTC, a leader who ...
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EDUCA Podcast: Cómo el servicio de transporte de DPS está mejorando la seguridad de los estudiantes.
En este episodio del podcast EDUCA DPS, Beto Gaytan conversa con Miguel Contreras, supervisor the routas del departamento de transporte de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver, para hablar sobre las formas innovadoras en que DPS está mejorando la se...
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EDUCA DPS Podcast - How DPS Transportation Is Improving Student Safety
In this episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, Javier Ibarra sits down with Albert Samora, Executive Director of Transportation for Denver Public Schools, to discuss the innovative ways DPS is improving student safety. The conversation explores new ...
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DPS 101: An Overview with Dr. Alex Marrero
DPS 101 is the podcast version of the DPS 101 Community Leadership Course, educating the community on the inner workings of DPS departments, structures and systems. Each episode will feature a DPS leader reflecting on their own lea...
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DPS Q&A - Highest Graduation Rate in DPS History with Dr. Tony Smith
The 2024-2025 4-year graduation rate for Denver Public Schools rose 2 percentage points year over year to 81.9%. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith talks to Communications Manager Nicole Brady about the intentional efforts by educators and DP...
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The Lesson Plan Ep 5: Financial Literacy in DPS
DPS Communications Manager Nicole Brady sits down with Theresa Connolly, Financial Literacy Curriculum Specialist for Denver Public Schools. Financial literacy is now a graduation requirement in Colorado, and DPS was instrumental in laying the ...
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