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DRIVING COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN OUR SCHOOLS

We fund initiatives that support the three overall goals set forth in 'The Denver Plan' to improve student achievement:

Goal #1

Our children will learn from a highly-skilled faculty in every school that is empowered by robust professional development and assessment data.

Goal #2

Highly-trained principals and assistant principals will serve as instructional leaders of the faculty in DPS schools.

Goal #3

Collaboration among the Denver community and all DPS stakeholders will support our children in a safe, orderly, and enriching environment in every school and classroom.

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL

Educators: Grant applications are now available for Lights on After School and Tutoring Services for 2008-2009. For more information, click here >>

The grant cycles are closed for the 2007-08 school year. Check back later for next year’s application and guidelines and a list of awards granted.

SCHOOL PARTNERS PROGRAM

For information on how your company can get involved, click here >>

FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

Denver Public Schools Foundation Names Kristin Richardson as New Board Chairperson 

The Denver Public Schools (DPS) Foundation has named Kristin Richardson as the chairperson of its board of directors, filling the vacancy left by Bruce Benson as he moved on to become president of the University of Colorado. Read more>>

2008 Annual Celebration of Denver Public Schools Raises Nearly $1.2 Million for Student Achievement

The 2008 Annual Celebration of Denver Public Schools (DPS) took place on Wednesday, March 5, breaking attendance records with more than 1,300 guests. The event, organized by the DPS Foundation, raised $1.18 million to support the school district’s ambitious education reform plan to improve student achievement. Read more>>

Janus Capital Group Makes Three-Year,

$3 Million Commitment To Improve Teacher Recruitment, Training and Retention in Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) today announced that Janus Capital Group is making a three-year,

$3 million commitment to create a program to improve teacher recruitment, development and retention. Read more>>