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A recently released poll showed Denver parents concern that students may be falling behind academically and urgently asking for a plan for student learning, and it was that ask in particular that was lost in negative headlines. As a former school leader and classroom teacher as well as the wife of a current school leader, I feel deeply connected to the responses I’ve seen coming from other educators to these pieces. I felt the gut-punch and banged my head on my desk in solidarity. And I want you, fellow educators, to hear that you really are being seen! In fact, a 57 percent majority of Denver Public Schools parents say they are satisfied with the learning options being offered to their students (a point that was lost in the negativity). You’re doing an amazing job in an untenable reality, so please, keep persisting! We need you. ....