The Denver Public Schools Podcast
Welcome to the DPS Podcast—the official hub for all things Denver Public Schools! Tune in to hear inspiring student success stories, discover family-friendly tips and resources, and stay up-to-date on the latest district news.
We’re here to make sure every DPS family has easy access to the information they need. Don't miss out—hit subscribe now and join the conversation!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 159
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
DPS Achieves Green Status on State's Performance Framework - DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for 9/5
1. Celebrating SPF Ratings
On 9/3, the Colorado Department of Education released its annual District Performance Framework (DPFs) and School Performance Framework (SPFs) reports.
For the second time …
DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie Brigham - District Updates for Aug. 29
1. Celebrating Attendance Growth Across DPS
Team DPS visited Legacy Options High School and Cheltenham Elementary to celebrate each school’s improvement in attendance!
- Legacy Options High School impro…
The Lesson Plan - 1st Episode
The Lesson Plan takes you inside the classrooms of Denver Public Schools to explore how better curriculum, stronger instruction, and intentional strategies are driving student success. Hosted by Nico…
DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates 8/22
1. DPS Special Education Advisory Committee (DSEAC) 2025-26 Applications Now Open
The DPS Special Education Department is seeking members for the 2025-26 Denver Special Education Advisory Committee (D…
First Episode of the 2025-26 School Year: DPS Snapshots District updates for 8/15
1. DPS App & Rooms
We’re excited to announce the launch of Rooms, our new two-way messaging feature, fully integrated into the official DPS app. You no longer need multiple accounts or apps to stay in…
EDUCA in English: Updates for UPK (Universal Pre-School) and School Choice
In this episode, we dive into Universal Preschool (UPK) and explore how it’s making a difference for families across Denver. We also highlight how the Denver Public Library’s Summer Program helped ma…
EDUCA en Español: Que es UPK? (2025) Actualizaciones para UPK (Preescolar Universal) y la Elección de Escuela
En este episodio, profundizamos en el Preescolar Universal (UPK) y exploramos cómo está marcando la diferencia para las familias de Denver. También destacamos cómo el Programa de Verano de la Bibliot…
Understanding Teen Stress - EDUCA DPS Podcast
In this special episode, proudly sponsored by the Denver Public Library, we welcome Cat Lovejoy, bilingual community connector with the Denver Children's Advocacy Center. Together, we dive into one o…
Comprender el estrés adolescente - Podcast de EDUCA DPS
En este episodio especial, orgullosamente patrocinado por la Biblioteca Pública de Denver, le damos la bienvenida a Cat Lovejoy, conectora comunitaria bilingüe del Centro de Defensa Infantil de Denve…
Black Voices in Color – Mentorship
Black Voices in Color – Mentorship
In this episode of Black Voices in Color, we explore the power of mentorship, who counts as a mentor, why we need them, and how they help shape our personal and prof…
Black Voices in Color Podcast: Mindset Matters
Welcome to Black Voices in Color, a student-produced podcast from Denver Public Schools that amplifies the voices of Black students across the district. In this episode, hosts Annai, Paris, Savannah,…
SPECIAL EDITION: From Classroom to Crown – DPS Snapshots with Natalie B Featuring Miss Denver, Katya Lopez
This week on a very special edition of DPS Snapshots, we’re sitting down with Katia Lopez—special education teacher by day, Miss Denver by night!
Katia shares her incredible journey from a shy little…
Podcast de EDUCA DPS: Prevención del consumo de sustancias
En el episodio de esta semana del podcast EDUCA DPS, nos acompañan Leah Raffa, especialista en prevención de sustancias de DPS, y Vannessa Media Padilla, dedicada consejera escolar de DC-21. Juntas, …
EDUCA DPS Podcast: Substance Use Prevention
In this week’s episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, we’re joined by Leah Raffa, DPS Substance Prevention Specialist, and Vannessa Media Padilla, a dedicated school counselor from DC-21. Together they di…
FINAL DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 30
1. The School Transformation Policy (STP)
The new School Transformation Policy (STP) will be effective starting in the 2025–26 school year, the goal is to improve schools so that no school has 4 or mo…
Black Voices in Color Podcast - Entrepreneurship
This week on the Black Voices in Color podcast, the co-hosts explore the power and potential of Black entrepreneurship. Their conversation aims to inspire the next generation to dream big and think b…
DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 23
1. First Annual DPS Seal of Climate Literacy
Denver Public Schools is proud to celebrate innovative young climate leaders who were awarded the Seal of Climate Literacy, a new diploma endorsement recog…
DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 16
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. To celebrate, DPS created two videos
- The DPS AAPI story features Ali, a senior at East High School, who helped bring …
The Weekly DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 9
1. TAW Winners
All week, DPS has been celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with educator-exclusive discounts, student quotes and classroom grant giveaways! In partnership with the DPS Foundation and …
DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for May 2
1. Measles
Large measles outbreaks are occurring throughout the United States, including in states bordering or close to Colorado. Measles is more than a rash. It's a serious respiratory illness that …