Colorado Public Radio’s Jenny Brundin visited with the speech and debate team at STRIVE Prep – RISE ahead of the state speech and debate championships. Will they make it to nationals?
Listen to the story 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