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Denver Plan 2020

Great Schools in Every Neighborhood » DPS is increasing the quality of schools available in every neighborhood to ensure every student in every community throughout the district has access to great schools. A Foundation for Success in School » DPS is focused on preparedness in early education -- with an emphasis on early literacy -- as the foundation for students’ entire academic experience. Ready for College and Career » DPS is inspiring, challenging and empowering our students to forge their own futures. We are preparing our students for life after grades K-12, including their readiness for both college and careers. Support for the Whole Child » DPS is leading the nation in its support of the Whole Child -- which means ensuring our students are healthy, supported, engaged, challenged, safe, and socially and emotionally intelligent. Close the Opportunity Gap » DPS is closing the opportunity gap by improving academic achievement for African-American and Latino students while fostering a culture of equity in our schools and on our school-support teams.

The Next Denver Plan »

The Denver Plan 2020 is the Denver Public Schools five-year strategic plan. With the vision of Every Child Succeeds, we are committed to five goals designed to close academic achievement gaps and prepare all students for success in college and careers:

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