Hear what others have to say about DDES!
“DDES is a magical place for students, families, and the greater Denver community.”
“I can’t say enough positive things about this school. My kids have both attended since kindergarten and I have seen so much positive emotional and academic growth. The school does an amazing job on nurturing the whole student. The teachers have been so supportive, engaged, empathetic, and inspiring.”
“DDES has been a positive experience for our family. The trips & learning at DDES have been amazing. My daughter has fully enjoyed being able to learn while still having fun.”
“We could not be more thrilled with our experience at DDES. The level of care, support, and love that is poured into the kids is more than we could ask for. … Our 1st grader loves school and the friends she’s making, and feeling proud of herself for working hard and learning new things.”
“DDES has such a strong sense of community and really focusing on developing some pretty cool humans.”
“This school is a dream! My son is excelling and has made so many friends. The staff and leadership are incredibly inclusive, transparent, responsive, and caring. The school itself is diverse, modeling what it means to be committed to equity, inclusion, and integration. We love DDES!”
“I have been so impressed with the quality of teachers, emphasis on social-emotional learning, project-based learning and community-centered approach. It is a nurturing and supportive environment with strong academics, as well. It is truly a gem in the middle of downtown!”