Podcast Episodes

The Lesson Plan Ep 5: Financial Literacy in DPS

DPS Communications Manager Nicole Brady sits down with Theresa Connolly, Financial Literacy Curriculum Specialist for Denver Public Schools. Financia…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Dec. 19

1.Abraham Lincoln High School’s 

It was all yellow at Lincoln this past week. Literally. DPS Superintendent, and Board President Gaytan dressed in yel…

10 months ago

DPS Stories Podcast: The Lawyer Who Raps - Inside Aaron Thompson’s DPS Story

Most people know Aaron Thompson as General Counsel for Denver Public Schools.
What they don’t know? He’s also a rapper, painter, and creative at heart…

10 months ago

EDUCA en Español: EscojoMiEscuela en DPS, Lo que las familias deben saber para el año escolar 2026–27

El proceso de EscojoMiEscuela puede parecer complicado, pero no tiene por qué serlo.

En este episodio de EDUCA DPS, el equipo de Servicios de Inscripc…

10 months, 1 week ago

EDUCA DPS Podcast: School Choice in DPS, What Families Need to Know for the 2026–27 School Year

School Choice can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.

In this episode of EDUCA DPS, members of the Denver Public Schools Enrollment Services …

10 months, 1 week ago

DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for Dec. 12

1. Let's Talk About DPS Finances - A New DPS Q&A with Our CFO 

School finances can feel confusing, and many members of the DPS community have asked gr…

10 months, 1 week ago

DPS Q&A on Finances: Where Does DPS’s $1.5 Billion Budget Actually Go?

In this DPS Q&A, Denver Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Chuck Carpenter sits down with DPS Communications Manager Nicole Brady to answer commu…

10 months, 1 week ago

DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B.- District Updates for Dec. 14

1 SchoolChoice 

DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2026-27 school year is now open until 4 p.m. on Jan. 20! This annual open enrollment process is for a…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Marrero Moment: The Truth About DPS Finances — Stability, Strength, and Our AAA Rating

In this episode of the Marrero Moment, Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero sits down with DPS Chief Financial Officer Chuck Carpenter for a candid, acces…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Lesson Plan Ep. 4: Featuring Dr. Tony Smith

Dr. Tony Smith, Deputy Superintendent of Denver Public Schools sits down with Communications Manager Nicole Brady to discuss leadership and academics…

10 months, 2 weeks ago