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Extended conversations with educators, leaders and students from Douglas County School District in Colorado - the Number One public school district in the Denver area.
Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
42 minutes
Guest interviews
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English
United States
38 episodes
since Aug. 12, 2025
episodic
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When our kids get ready for life after high school, there’s plenty to think about — from choosing their next step to helping them become more independent. But what about the things we may not know to ask?
In this episode, we’re joined by community advocate and former DCSD parent Connie Ingram, a 2…
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Julie Crawford and Doug Humphreys have a unique assignment this year: They are founding principals of two elementary schools currently under construction – in Sterling Ranch and Lone Tree, respectively – and as their buildings are being built, they are laying the foundations for the education that …
In early September, Mountain Vista High School science and cybersecurity teacher Jason Cochrane received a surprise visit from state and district leaders informing him that he is among eight finalists for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year.
While he waits to find out who the winner is, he conti…
From e-bikes to e-motorcycles, easy mobility for school-aged children and teens has changed significantly in just the last couple of years. Related to that shift, hospital emergency departments have also seen major changes in the kinds and severity of injuries they treat on a daily basis. To explai…
On August 25, 2026, the DCSD Board of Education voted to add a Mill Levy Override option for taxpayers on the November ballot. In this episode, DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane provides information about the reasons staff recommended the MLO to the Board, measures of transparency and return-on-investm…
As we prepare for Season 2 and the new school year, we are reaching back into the archives, when Parent University was a live Zoom session, to re-share via this podcast feed some of the episodes that remain timely and pertinent.
This episode was originally shared in December 2024 and focuses on bu…
As we prepare for Season 2 and the new school year, we are reaching back into the archives, when Parent University was a live Zoom session, to re-share via this podcast feed some of the episodes that remain timely and pertinent.
This episode was originally shared in March 2025 and focuses on help…
In the business world, company leaders set standards through mission and vision statements and by listing their values. In the education world, it’s all about setting examples and teaching what are called Norms. Here are DCSD’s norms for Culture and Climate:
Presume Positive Intent
Exude and E…
Magic happens when therapy dogs can help school staff members reach out to students who are struggling. DCSD’s pioneering Animal Assisted Interventions team is the largest and most advanced in Colorado. With 34 therapy dogs deployed all over the school district – and more preparing to join their ra…
Supt. Erin Kane’s State of DCSD address on Monday, May 4, 2026, featured a Q&A panel with six outstanding seniors who represent a range of academic pursuits, goals and even the types of schools they attended. The students shared their future plans, how DCSD helped prepare them for those next st…
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