Tag Archives: DPS61
Jeff Dase to transition to new role at DPS61
February 28, 2023 - Decatur Public Schools has announced that Assistant Superintendent Jeff Dase will transition to the role of Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The positi...
Feb 28, 2023
LISTEN: DPS61 Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark on Byers & Co
February 21, 2023 - DPS 61 superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark joined Byers & Co to talk about the current state of schools in the district and how they are working on the recent increase in disrupt...
Feb 21, 2023
LISTEN: Parsons discusses Founders Day Celebration on Byers & Co
February 17, 2023 - Principal Holly Kitson and 4th-grade teachers Caitlin Brock and Kathryn Rodgers joined Byers & Co to talk about their Founder's Day Celebration event, the significance of the s...
Feb 17, 2023
Parsons Elementary celebrates 56 years with Founders Day Celebration
February 16, 2023 - Parsons Elementary School celebrated 56 years of education with a Founders Day celebration. Parsons Elementary School opened in February 1967, named for Decatur native Judge James ...
Feb 16, 2023
LISTEN: DPS61 and BLDD discuss new magnet school design
February 15, 2023 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education got their first look at the proposed new American Dreamers STEM academy. The school, which will be located at site currently occupied ...
Feb 15, 2023
DPS61 to host hiring fair that highlights reimbursed certification costs for teachers
February 13, 2023 - Decatur Public Schools are partnering with several Central Illinois colleges and universities to host a hiring fair this Wed. DPS61 says they are looking for teachers, teaching ass...
Feb 13, 2023
LISTEN: DPS61's Ashley Grayned on Byers & Co
January 20, 2023 - Ashley Grayned of Decatur Public Schools joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are being purposeful with their Innovative Programs, and the newest Prep Academy Cohort. Listen...
Jan 20, 2023
LISTEN: Jessica Ellison of DPS61 on Byers & Co
January 13, 2023 - Jessica Ellison, principal at DPS 61's Social Emotional Learning Academy, joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are helping special education K-12 students with learning self...
Jan 13, 2023
LISTEN: Macarthur High School FFA President Hannah Sullivan on Byers & Co
December 2, 2022 - Macarthur High School FFA President Hannah Sullivan joined Byers & Co to talk about her essay that was selected to be featured on NPR, what went into writing it, and what she wa...
Dec 02, 2022
LISTEN: DPS61 hears proposals for new American Dreamers STEM Academy
November 16, 2022 - Andrew Taylor and Dr. Rochelle Clark of DPS 61, Rida Ellis of American Dreamer STEM Academy, and Steve Oliver of BLDD talk about the preliminary plans for a new K-8 American Dreame...
Nov 16, 2022