Highline Academy

Community Identifies Need

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to Highline’s mission and vision. 

The Highline community was seeking opportunities for its staff, students, parents and community members to grow and tackle unconscious bias and discriminatory practices.

Partner Response

Highline Academy partnered with Dr. Aaron Griffen to host two workshops, one for parents and another for students, to provide a space where they could unpack their lived experiences and gain new tools to navigate difficult conversations about race and racism. 

Impact

Students, parents and educators give the training high marks. Highline is eager to continue offering these DEI learning opportunities as it seeks to become a leader in creating equity in education.  See a video on the initiative here.

DPS Graduation Rates: Progress Worth Celebrating, Work Worth Continuing

Graduation rates across Denver Public Schools (DPS) are rising, reflecting collective effort and momentum. More young people are crossing the stage, diplomas in hand, ready to take their next steps.  For the fourth consecutive year, DPS has set a new high mark for four-year graduation rates. The Class of 2025’s four-year graduation rate rose by 2 percentage points, reaching an all-time high of 81.9%.  The five-year graduation rate increased by 0.8% to 83.7%, and the six-year graduation rate improved by

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