Story 1: DPS Panorama Family Survey Opens This SemesterDPS is rolling out a new districtwide survey strategy with a new platform, Panorama Education, this semester. This work was initiated last school year, when the district began building an intentional survey approach that produces meaningful, actionable feedback to strengthen how our organization measures and understands student, family and staff experiences. With the new platform, every question is designed to respect guardians’ time and help build a true partnership between families and schools. When families take the DPS Panorama Family Survey, their experience will feel different from the previous district surveys. In the past, surveys often felt like a large list of questions. This new survey will focus on five key topics at a time, making it brief and easy to complete. Panorama will enable DPS to look closely at feedback across different groups of families to make sure every school community gets the specific support and resources it needs, and that DPS can act upon your input. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Story 2: EduKitchen Episode 1: Celebrating 150 Years of Cooking and Culture in Colorado EduKitchen, the district's first student-cooking challenge, brought together nine young chefs to celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday while mastering real kitchen skills. Watch the magic unfold in Episode 1, linked in our show notes, where you'll witness big flavors, sizzling suspense and genuine kitchen moments. This event was made possible by the Colorado 150 Commission. Stay tuned for two more episodes and see which students take home the title. Story 3: Eco-Schools Celebration This year, a record ten DPS Schools earned a Green Flag, the highest level of Eco-Schools Certification from the National Wildlife Federation, recognizing school-wide involvement in sustainability efforts. Additionally, 16 DPS schools earned Gold, Silver or Bronze Certification. Watch the video linked in our show notes to see how schools celebrated and some of their work in action. Story 4: Student Artwork in Denver International Airport Last week, 40 students had the opportunity to visit their artwork on display in Terminal C at the Denver International Airport. In celebration of 150 years of Colorado history, this exhibition showcases artwork from Denver School of the Arts, Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy and Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences, offering a powerful and personal perspective on the landscapes, cultures and communities that shape our state. Each piece of artwork tells a story of Colorado’s past, present and future. If you are traveling, stop by the exhibition, located on the upper mezzanine of Concourse C! It is on display until Monday, Nov. 2. The photos linked in our show notes are provided courtesy of Denver International Airport. That’s all for this week. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of DPS Snapshots. Please remember to like and subscribe to our show to never miss an episode, and we’ll see you next time on DPS Snapshots.
