Denver's Mayor Hancock Statement On Selection Of Interim DPS Superintendent

Denver CO

04 December, 2020

2:57 AM

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Press release from the Office of the Denver Mayor: December 2, 2020 Mayor Michael B. Hancock today issued the following statement on the selection of Senior Deputy Superintendent for Equity, Dwight Jones to serve as interim Superintendent for Denver Public Schools: "I'm pleased to support the selection of Dwight Jones as interim Superintendent of Denver Public Schools. DPS needs a leader right now who understands and has strong relationships with the community and other stakeholders, and I believe Jones will be able to provide that leadership during this transition period. His deep experience in district administration, and his commitment to equity and student achievement, will be critical as DPS continues to navigate the pandemic, remote learning and the eventual return to in-person learning for all DPS students. Jones has been a key strategic partner with several city initiatives, including the My Brother's Keeper initiative which seeks to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color. With this appointment I am confident that the DPS Board of Education is taking its commitment to improving their relationship with the superintendent and community seriously, and I look forward to supporting Dwight Jones and the board as they manage this transition." This press release was produced by the Office of the Denver Mayor. The views expressed here are the author's own.