Twenty-five middle school students from DSST Conservatory Green’s Peer Mentor Program spend time weekly with students in the Multiple Intensive Severe (MIS) program led by teacher, Michael Vess. Sometimes being a mentor means just being a friend.

Why SchoolChoice Matters
If you’ve ever tried to navigate school options in Denver, you know it can feel like a lot. Different school types, enrollment zones, waitlists, and deadlines. It’s no small task for parents. However, at its heart, Denver Public Schools (DPS) SchoolChoice is built on a simple idea: Every student deserves access to a high-quality, free public school that fits their needs, regardless of neighborhood, background, or circumstance. The Case for SchoolChoice For over a decade, SchoolChoice has been one of