Why Join?
Less than one-third of Hispanic fourth-graders are proficient in math.
Last year, just 52% of Denver students graduated high school on time. Teachers, who have a greater impact on student learning than any other school factor, have the power to change their chances. But too often, our highest-need schools struggle to attract teachers capable of helping students who have fallen behind, particularly in critical-shortage subjects.
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Who We Want
Fellows are committed to becoming effective educators for the students who need them.
While there is no single profile of an ideal candidate, the program is highly competitive because every student deserves outstanding teachers. Fellows may be experienced professionals looking to change, or recent graduates ready to put their academic expertise to work for Denver children.
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News
Denver Public Schools is taking bold steps to transform outcomes in its low-performing schools.
Denver Public Schools launched Denver Teaching Fellows in 2007—bringing new teacher talent into schools that had long struggled to attract and retain great teachers. As a program, Denver Teaching Fellows retains teachers longer than both the state and national urban averages.
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