The Denver Public Schools Podcast

1. Should Students Have Access to Communication Devices During School Hours?

The DPS Board of Education is finalizing a new policy regarding students having access to communication devices (such as cellphones, headphones, smart watches, etc.) during school hours. As we prepare for implementation in July 2026, we are conducting a survey to understand the DPS community's current sentiment to ensure upcoming communications about t...

En este episodio del podcast Educa DPS, conversamos con Yoseline Loya de la Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) para desglosar todo lo que los estudiantes y las familias de DPS necesitan saber sobre la preparación para la vida después de la escuela secundaria.

Desde becas y ayuda financiera hasta visitas universitarias y exploración de carreras, esta conversación gira en torno al acceso, las oportunidades y la toma de deci...

In this episode of the Educa DPS Podcast, we sit down with Yoseline Loya from the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) to break down everything DPS students and families need to know about preparing for life after high school.

From scholarships and financial aid to college visits and career exploration, this conversation is all about access, opportunity, and making informed decisions. Whether you’re a freshman just getting ...

1. A mill levy override is an increase of the previous voter-approved tax rate (mill levy). Join DPS at an upcoming regional meeting to learn about the process and share your thoughts on how to spend the  potential mill levy override by using in an interactive budget tool to allocate funding for YOUR top priorities. Each meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Food, childcare and...

Celebrate Día del Niño (Children’s Day) with us on this episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast! 🎉

We sit down with Clara Richardi from the Denver Art Museum to explore how this global celebration honors children through art, culture, and creativity. From the history of Día del Niño to hands-on activities, performances, and free opportunities for youth, this episode highlights why this day matters and how families can get involved.

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¡Celebra el Día del Niño con nosotros en este episodio del EDUCA DPS Podcast! 🎉

Nos sentamos con Clara Richardi del Museo de Arte de Denver para explorar cómo esta celebración global honra a la niñez a través del arte, la cultura y la creatividad. Desde la historia del Día del Niño hasta actividades prácticas, presentaciones y oportunidades gratuitas para estudiantes, este episodio destaca por qué este día es tan importan...

1. Applications for Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year Close Today

Apply to be the next Teacher of the Year today via the link in our shownotes! The Colorado Teacher of the Year program elevates and celebrates exceptional educators. The 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year will receive $10,000 prize, become a nominee for the National Teacher of the Year award and get the opportunity to travel to D.C. with other state teacher...

Go behind the scenes of how Denver Public Schools works in this episode of the DPS 101 Podcast.

In Episode 4, host Nicole Brady sits down with Bill Good, Chief of Communications for Denver Public Schools. Bill provides an overview of the Office of Communications - the same office that produces this podcast!

You’ll hear about:
How DPS handles media requests and crisis management
Our approach to generating p...

Nestor Bravo, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School joins Community Engagement Manager Nicole Brady for a discussion on how Lincoln was able to move from red to yellow on the state performance framework. Bravo discusses specific interventions and resources that were implemented into the classroom, as well as efforts to ensure that more students are matriculating.

The Lesson Plan takes you inside the classrooms of Denver...

1. TAW

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, and we’re asking for DPS students to help us celebrate our educators by sharing what they love most about them. 

Students have the option to respond to one of the following prompts: 

• My teacher has taught me…
• Without my teacher, I wouldn’t…
• A teacher is…
• My teacher has inspired me to become (career or profession) because…

Students, please complete the Student Quote form by Friday, Apri...

1. Tasty Food Spring Schedule

Tasty Food will be open during DPS’s spring break to help ensure that no student goes hungry during their week off. All youth ages three to 18 are welcome to stop by any Tasty Food site to access free meals. No ID or registration is required. 

All sites will be closed Monday, March 30 in recognition of Si Se Puede day, but will reopen Tuesday, March 31 and remain open through Friday, April 3. 

For more in...

Go behind the scenes of how Denver Public Schools works in this episode of the DPS 101 Podcast.

In Episode 3, host Nicole Brady sits down with Chuck Carpenter, Chief of Finance for Denver Public Schools, to break down how school funding really works. From where the money comes from to how it’s spent in classrooms, Chuck gives a clear and honest look at the financial decisions that impact students every day.

You’ll hear about:

•  How...

1. Strategic Roadmap Student Promises Survey

DPS 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. DPS wants to know what you believe should be true for every student so we can ensure we meet those expectations. Please take the Strategic Roadmap Student Promises Survey, help DPS refine what we prom...

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 están triunfando en la universidad y en sus carreras profesionales.

A través de sus historias, consejos y mejores prácticas, los panelistas ofrecieron inspiración real y alcanzable para los estudi...

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 attendance on learning, achievement, and long-term success.

From early literacy and third-grade reading benchmarks to graduation, college opportunities, and career readiness, this co...

¿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 tiene la asistencia en el aprendizaje, el rendimiento y el éxito a largo plazo de los estudiantes.

Desde la lectura en los primeros grados hasta la graduación, las oportunidades univer...

1. DPS schools are invited to participate in the CherryArts Student Art Buying

Program (SAB) to give students a hands-on arts experience at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival! Each year, 24 schools are awarded classroom resources and a $500 budget for students to purchase original artwork from the festival to keep on permanent display at their school. Three student representatives attend the festival with a teacher or guardian to select...