Episode Details

Our first story is a big one: Redrawing Our District Equitably: School Boundary and Enrollment Zone Update 

1. Redrawing Our District Equitably: School Boundary and Enrollment Zone Update

All families deserve equitable access to the schools that are the best fit for their students. Denver’s changing population means that DPS must adapt to ensure every student has access to robust programming. The Redrawing Our District Equitably: School Boundary and Enrollment Zone Update initiative allows for DPS to evaluate the boundaries and zones to better balance resources, support healthy school enrollments and address Denver’s shifting population. The goal is to ensure every student in DPS can thrive, regardless of their zip code. DPS is committed to making community-informed decisions, and you are highly encouraged to get involved in this conversation. At the moment, there are two ways to do that. 

• You can share your thoughts via the survey linked in our shownotes, which is open through June 5.
• You can RSVP to attend one of the Virtual Community Engagement sessions happening on :
• Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m.or Friday, May 22 at 7:30 a.m.

Additional engagement opportunities will be coming in fall 2026.

Next up is a story about the Device Policy Sentiment Survey

2. Device Policy Sentiment Survey Closes at 5 p.m. Today

The DPS Board of Education is set to vote on June 8 on a new policy regarding students having access to communication devices (such as cellphones, headphones, smart watches, etc.) during school hours. 

DPS is conducting a survey to understand the DPS community's current sentiment to ensure upcoming communications about this policy clearly address concerns and questions. The Device Policy Sentiment survey (Linked in our shownotes) closes at 5 p.m. today, May 15. The questions take 5-7 minutes to answer and all responses are confidential.

You can learn more about the policy on the Communication Devices Advisory Committee (CDAC) website, also linked in our shownotes. 

3. Our third story is about Recognizing National Prevention Week: Anti-Vaping Resources

In honor of National Prevention Week, DPS is highlighting the importance of vaping prevention. E-cigarettes remain the most common tobacco product used by students nationwide, and we are committed to providing our community with tools to combat this trend. Our goal is to help students navigate the social pressures and health risks ass