1. Search Launch for President of DPS’s Emily Griffith Technical College

As 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 will build on the strong foundation in place and continue advancing Emily Griffith’s mission of Opportunity for All, in alignment with DPS’ vision that Every Learner Thrives.

DPS is working with a national executive search firm to recruit and select the best possible candidate for this critical role. The position is now posted apply or learn. 

Thank you to the EGTC and DPS communities for your continued partnership and commitment as we move forward in this important process for Emily Griffith Technical College.

2.DPS 101 with Dr. Alex Marrero

The DPS 101 Podcast is the podcast version of the DPS 101 Community Leadership Course. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero shares his leadership story and explains how he works with the Board of Education to lead DPS. Tune into the conversation.

3. Teacher Talks coming to FACE University!
The FACE team invites you to Teacher Talk Tuesdays, a new series of virtual sessions hosted on the first Tuesday of every month! These sessions are designed to bring families and teachers together to learn, practice and ask questions about what students are learning in the classroom. 

You can sign up for a live Teacher Talk Session:

• The Kindergarten session will be on Tuesday, February 3. An english session will be offered at 6:15 pm, and a Spanish Session will be offered at 7:15 p.m.  Kindergarten: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6:15 p.m. (English) 7:15 p.m. (Spanish)
• There is also a Fifth Grade math session being held on Monday, February 10 at 6:15 p.m. (This session is being offered in both English and Spanish.) 

4.DPS is Cooking Up a Surprise

The DPS Communications team is Cooking Up A Surprise. If you have a favorite recipe that uses Colorado or locally grown ingredients, share it with the DPS Communications team. In addition to sharing your recipe, you are kindly asked to provide your contact information, so a member of the Communications team can contact you if your recipe is selected for their upcoming surprise!

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5. The DHE-DPS Robotics Competition

The DHE-DPS Elementary Robotics Competition gave students from across the district a chance to showcase months of hard work as they tested their skills in autonomous coding challenges, one-minute driving rounds and teamwork matches. Every robot was student-built and student-programmed, with teachers serving as guides rather than builders.

For many students, robotics is more than a competition. It’s an opportunity to explore STEAM, learn from failure and collaborate with peers. Events like this help ensure students are exposed early to the skills and pathways shaping the world around them and give them a space to be celebrated for their passion, curiosity and growth.

Join in on the fun on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 a.m. at North High School for the next robotics competition.

You can watch the full DHE-DPS Elementary Robotics Competition video.

That’s all for this week, folks! Thanks for tuning in. Like and subscribe to our show to stay informed of important DPS news throughout the year!