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[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

821K is an average of 16,420 deaths per state. CO is under that with about 10,400. Almost 2,500 deaths today. Do we grieve them? Mourn them? Change our ways? Or, continue as if we are not where we are. Doing what we’ve always done won’t work. COVID is still real.

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Have been hearing this a lot in the philanthropic space. “We are shifting from a knowing organization to a learning organization.” I can appreciate the sentiment, but how about: Yield control. Generously give. Support others leading the work. Shift from being the lead.

[RootED Denver @RootedDenver]

If you or someone you know in the DPS family could use a complete Thanksgiving dinner, please sign up using this link ➡️ https://t.co/dm62l03rHY

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

I am a Denver Public Schools @DPSNewsNow parent. Am I frustrated with our current state? You bet. Our children deserve better from all of us. We have a deficit of leadership that is truly focused on a better and best reality for them. It is glaring. We can change that. We must.

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Think about this. “If the structures and systems never changed, or slowly change, who is still okay? Who is still hurting, struggling, gasping for air?” Love having @sjanaej back in the 5280 to grapple with. She is a brilliant, badass, liberation-oriented, loving, Young Queen!

[RootED Denver @RootedDenver]

Denver Youth Coalition meetings - every Monday via Zoom for students attending @DPSNewsNow. #MondayMotivation #edcolo

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Surrounded by brilliance! You need to get The Future Of Smart in your hands! Dr. @Ulcca challenges what has always been and gives us a roadmap for what should be. Check it out https://t.co/1YEyCLGzL5

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Truth is a divisive agenda. It always will be as long as people want to use lies to elevate their lives above others. CRT, Change Requires Truth!! We must be committed to teaching truth, not teaching to the comfort of those who would deny truth. @JoeBiden @SecCardona #TeachTruth

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

“Make sure that individual egos and self-interest don’t get in the way of an objective quest for the best answer.”

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Where do you start? Deal with the racism.

[Chris Herndon @ChrisJHerndon]

Join us for Councilman Herndon's Family Bike Parade on Saturday, 8/14! We'll meet at the Green at 29th Ave. in Central Park and bike to the Smiley Campus, 2540 Holly St.

[Transform Education Now @TEN_Colorado]

https://t.co/ZFeBzpLS21 thank you to @DrAlexMarrero for taking the time to hear from DPS parents yesterday!

[Denver Police Dept. @DenverPolice]

UPDATE: upon investigation it was determined an adult male was declared deceased and this is being investigated as a homicide, anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 720.913.STOP (7867)

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Happy 23rd Wedding Anniversary to my best friend!!

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

They don’t want relationship with us. Rest in the truth that you did your part. Love this from the text of my faith, “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Some folks don’t want peace. Once they show you that, shake the dust from your feet.

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

We have sacrificed and endured while struggling against people who were not operating in or out of love for humanity. The struggles continue. Love compels us forward because the world is not yet what love can make it. Love sees better. Love demands our best.

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Excited about the Total Wellness dashboard that we are working on in @NDIZSchools. Continuing what we started with DPS partners at @DenverNorthHigh, @fulton_marcia, and others. Great experiences. Total Wellness.

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

Welcome to the 5280, @DrAlexMarrero! Our children deserve our better and our best. Let’s deliver it!

[Vernon Jones Jr. @PJones5280]

WE need to hear every dream of every student & then build a school district & supportive city ecosystem that by design is set up to aid in making those dreams come true. Their dreams should transform how WE do because their destinies matter. Can you be down with that?

[Live Forward @LiveForwardCO]

Big loss for the DPS Foundation and our children! Thank you @figoli_veronica for your leadership and service to the children and families of DPS!!

[Denver Public Schools Foundation @dps_foundation]

From @figoli_veronica, “It is bittersweet to announce that this notepad will be my last. I have made the difficult yet exciting decision to leave DPS Foundation on June 30 to assume a new role as Vice President of Institutional Partnerships for Accion Opportunity Fund...