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Episodes
112 episodes
DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Jan. 31
1. Denver Schools Thrive Initiative Facility Utilization SurveyIf you recall, on November 22 the Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the Superintendent’s Recommendation to close 7 schools and restructure grade levels f...
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EDUCA en Español - Salud Mental con Cristina DeCuir-Delgado
En el programa de esta semana, Libby Malone y Cristina DeCuir-Delgado, psicólogas escolares certificadas a nivel nacional, analizan los recursos de salud mental disponibles en las escuelas para los estudiantes de DPS. Libby y Cri...
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EDUCA DPS Podcast - Mental Health Resources with Libby Malone
In this week’s show, Libby Malone and Cristina DeCuir-Delgado, nationally certified school psychologists, discuss the school-based mental health resources available for students at DPS. Libby and Cristina also share tips for parents on supporti...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Jan. 24
1. Immigration Resources for FamiliesA Family Resource Toolkit is available to you in English and
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The Marrero Moment: The Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon
In this Marrero Moment, DPS celebrates the 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year -- Janet Damon, a history teacher at DELTA High School and proud DPS alumni. Tune in to hear Janet share her journey and aspirations.
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. District Updates for Jan. 17
1. SchoolChoice is Now Open!DPS SchoolChoice Round 1
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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New Year Updates for DPS - Snap Shots Show with Natalie B.
1. MLK Jr MaradeThe Martin Luther King Jr. Marade will take place on Monday, Jan. 20 to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. You did hear correctly–this
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EDUCA en Español - Una Escuela Una Vacuna a la Vez
En este podcast de EDUCA DPS, Julissa Soto, embajadora mundial de vacunas y directora ejecutiva de Latino Health Equity Consulting, comparte su enfoque innovador para informar a las familias sobre las vacunas a través de su programa, “Una escue...
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EDUCA in English - One School One Vaccine at a Time
In this EDUCA DPS Podcast, Julissa Soto, vaccine global ambassador and CEO of Latino Health Equity Consulting, shares her innovative approach to informing families about vaccines through her program, “One School, One Vaccine at a Time” (Una Esc...
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DPS Snapshots with Special Guest, Emma Calkins - District Updates for Dec. 20
1. 2025-26 School Choice Round 1 is Almost Here & Enrollment Guides are Available OnlineAs Natalie shared last week, the DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 and runs ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Dec. 13
1. 2025-26 School Choice Round 1 is Almost Here & Enrollment Guides are Available OnlineThe DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 enrollment window for the 25-26 school year opens at 10am on Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 18, 2025 at 4pm. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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EDUCA en Español - El Informe La Raza
En el episodio del Podcast de EDUCA DPS de esta semana, le damos la bienvenida a la Dra. Patricia Hurrieta, directora del Equipo de Éxito Estudiantil Latino y a Liliana Sánchez Cruz, gerente de programa, quienes profundizan en el Informe La Raz...
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EDUCA in English - La Raza Report
In this week’s EDUCA DPS Podcast episode, we welcome Dr. Patricia Hurrieta, Director of the Latine Student Success Team and Liliana Sanchez Cruz, program manager who dive into La Raza Report. The report outlines critical discussion on the oppor...
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Dec. 6
1. Upcoming Winter Break Winter Break is almost here! DPS students are off beginning Monday, December 23- Monday, January 6. Students return to school Tuesday, January 7. Please check your school specific calendars for more in...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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The Marrero Moment: Student Empowerment with Dr. Hurrieta and Michael Atkins
In the latest episode of the Marrero Moment, Dr. Patricia Hurrieta of the Latine Student Success Team and Michael Atkins, Director of the Black Student Success Team, share their insights on supporting students and creating pathways to success.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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Board of Edcuation Vote Results - DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham
1. DPS School Thrives InitiativeThe board has voted to approve the recommendation for the 2025-26 school year, meaning that: Columbian Elementary,
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Nov, 15
1. Denver Schools Thrive Initiative and Addressing Declining Enrollment in Denver The Superintendent made his recommendation to address the impact of declining enrollment in our district last week.Schools recommended for closure...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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Dentro del Centro de Autodeterminación de CLA - EDUCA DPS Podcast en Español
En el episodio de esta semana del Podcast de EDUCA DPS, Courtney Kallas, maestra de Educación Especial de DPS, habla en profundidad sobre el Centro de Autodeterminación. Sintonícese para escuchar de primera mano cómo el centro está ayudando a l...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:49
Inside the Contemporary Learning Academy’s Self-Determination Center - EDUCA DPS Podcast in English
In this week’s episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, Courtney Kallas, a Special Education teacher at DPS, talks in depth about the Self-Determination Center. Tune in to hear firsthand how the center is helping young adults set and achieve personal ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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Addressing Declining Enrollment - DPS Snapshots with Natalie Brigham District Updates for Nov. 8
1. Denver Schools Thrive Initiative and Addressing Declining EnrollmentThe following schools have been impacted: Elementary schools recommended for Closure:
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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DPS Snapshots with Special Guest Emma Calkins - District Updates for Nov. 1
1. Read your whole ballot Tuesday is election day, so make sure you get out and vote! This year’s ballot is the longest in Denver history. Resist the urge to skim or skip sections! Every item matters. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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EDUCA in English - Exploring CTE Pathways
Exciting updates on DPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) in this week’s EDUCA DPS Podcast! CTE is expanding fast and if passed by #Denver voters, the 2024 Bond plans to fund three new innovation centers where students can gain industry cert...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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EDUCA en Español - Explorando las vías CTE
¡Actualizaciones interesantes sobre la educación técnica y profesional (CTE) de DPS en el podcast de EDUCA DPS de esta semana! CTE se está expandiendo rápidamente y, si los votantes de #Denver lo aprueban, el Bono 2024 planea financiar tres nue...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Oct. 25
1. Denver Schools Thrive InitiativeThe last Regional Engagement session was held on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Many people are wondering, what happens now? Please check the
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Oct. 18
1.Survey Call Outs Today is the Last Day to complete the BESS Universal Mental Health Screening Survey. As a refresher, BESS stands for Behavior & Emotional Screening System and is used to identify and match students with approp...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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