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For the last 7 years the Dublin Elementary School community has known Jennifer de Oliveira as a warm and friendly 2nd grade teacher who had a passion for teaching and a love of drawing. But last Spring, they learned that she is a living example of dreams can come true - now a writer, a... Read more
Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) is delighted to announce its 30th Anniversary Gala to celebrate its long-standing commitment to supporting K-12 education in the Dublin community. The event is on Friday, December 8th, and it will be held at the Dublin Ranch Golf Clubhouse from 6:00 PM to 10:... Read more
In a recent decision, the Board of Directors at Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) has demonstrated its commitment to the Dublin community by generously donating $40,000 to the eight elementary schools within the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD). This contribution is a token of... Read more
Originating in India, Yoga boasts a legacy of over 5,000 years, and its rich history and tradition have now garnered widespread acclaim in the United States. The number of Yoga enthusiasts in the US has surged from 21 million in 2010 to nearly 37 million in 2023, that is an impressive 75%... Read more
This fall, Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) donated $16,000 to the 8 elementary schools in the Dublin Unified School District. Donated funds were generated from enrollments in last Spring’s session (March to May) of the DPIE After School Enrichment Program. $2,000 was given to each school and... Read more
During the past summer, DPIE with the Rotary Club of Dublin and the music programs at Cottonwood Creek, Fallon and Wells Middle School partnered together in the City of Dublin’s annual Fireworks Sale and helped raise a total of $26,197 in support of the music programs at the three schools.... Read more
On Sunday, September 18, 2022 nearly 400 youths participated in the VIA Heart Project screen event at Dublin High School. Sudden cardiac arrest continues to be the number one killer of high school athletes and the number one cause of death on a... Read more
Enrollment in the Fall DPIE After School Enrichment Program is now open and off to a roaring start. Fresh off a Spring session which saw a record 1,166 students enrolled in 74 enrichment classes offered at all 8 elementary schools in the Dublin Unified School District, DPIE has launched... Read more
DPIE awarded $7,000 in scholarships to four outstanding seniors from Dublin High School this year. Georgia Zannis and Acacia Tripplett, were the two graduating seniors awarded the $2,500 Edy Coleman Scholarships for their academic excellence and outstanding records of community service. Taylor... Read more
This summer, DPIE saw a total of 723 students enroll in DPIE enrichment and academic courses in our elementary, middle and high school academies. For the first time in three years, summer courses were taught in-person and not online. Students and teachers alike agreed that in-person classes... Read more
DPIE Summer Camps return bigger and better with more enrichment opportunities for elementary and middle school students than ever before. We have a total of 45 course offering for families to choose from, that promise to hold your child’s interest and we don’t think you will want to miss out on... Read more
A record number of 1,166 elementary students have enrolled in one or more of 74 in-person enrichment courses currently running as part of the DPIE After School Enrichment Program at the eight elementary schools in the Dublin Unified School District this spring.... Read more
This year, Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) is proud to celebrate 30 years of supporting public education in the city of Dublin. In that time, there has been tremendous growth in Dublin which has seen the number of citizens living here grow from 25,000 to almost 60,000 and the school district... Read more
With the return of students to the classroom, DPIE is happy to announce that we will once again offer a wide-variety of in-person, high-interest after school enrichment courses to students at all 8 elementary schools in Dublin. With over... Read more
This year, Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) is happy to award four scholarships totaling $7,000 to graduating seniors in the Dublin Unified School District. For the 4th year in a row, DPIE awarded two Dublin High graduates a $2,500 Edy Coleman Service Scholarship recognizing each of them for... Read more
It has been said by many educators over the years that “Core classes are where kids learn the basics, but elective classes are where kids learn creativity.”
One of the great things about attending middle school in the 21st century is the interesting variety of elective courses students... Read more
At the beginning of each school year, teachers generally report they need to repeat at least a month’s worth of teaching because of what they refer to as the “summer slide” or the “summer vacation brain drain.” These terms generally refer to how students fall behind academically because they do... Read more
JK Rowling and Stephen King
Is your student just bursting to share their creative stories with you? Are you just amazed by their imagination and their wild way of looking at the world around them... Read more
“Coding is the language of the future,” are the words of Reshma Saujani, a New York attorney, politician, and founder of Girls Who Code. However, technology innovation has advanced so quickly that many people believe “the future is now.” For those of you who don’t know what coding is, it’s the... Read more
Over the years, that message has been shared with thousands of teachers in training, in colleges and universities nation-wide. The message is clear, kids learn best by... Read more
It is said that “necessity is the mother of invention.” When it comes to the pandemic and the DPIE After School program, that description could not have been more accurate. Our chess partner, Pacific Chess Academy, has moved to online classes and made it a positive and rewarding experience for... Read more
The beginning of the 21st century saw a huge uptick in the pace of technological innovation and explosion of new technology-based startups around the world. Those new companies used their advancements to generate wide-ranging product creation such as artificial intelligence, robotics, self-... Read more
Like many elementary teachers, Angelina Jennaro and Jennifer Moirao from Amador Elementary and Stacy Alvarez from Kolb Elementary, have a passion for reading and writing. That passion for language arts is why all three of them are once again offering reading and writing classes as part of the... Read more
DPIE is happy to announce that we have entered into a partnership with Bay Area Driving School to offer virtual drivers education classes which students are required to complete prior to getting their Driver’s Permit. Bay Area Driving School has a proven track record of success and has been... Read more
Did you know that 75% of American citizens list public speaking as one of their greatest fears and 25% of Americans say it is their biggest fear in life? In fact, the fear is so prevalent in our culture that there is a name for it, Glossophobia, which simply means “speaking anxiety.” This... Read more
That quote which comes from one of our nation’s founding fathers, can be found on the website of Frederiksen Intervention Specialist, Felicia Suminski and pretty much sums up her philosophy about teaching... Read more
Artificial Intelligence, also referred to a s AI, is a term that most of us have heard about but … don’t truly understand. With the popularity of science fiction movies like Terminator, The Avengers or Star Wars, most people think AI is something that we need to fear and will evolve into a... Read more
Students in the district have shared with DPIE that one of their favorite things about elementary school was when they had a chance to spend a week in 5th grade outdoor camp. However, with the advent of the COVID pandemic, that opportunity has been lost for many students not only in Dublin... Read more
Mid-way through the 2019-20 school year, DPIE made a technology grant donation of $150,000 to the Dublin Unified School District for the purchase of technology to meet the needs of one of the fastest growing school districts in the state of California. Assistant Superintendent of Educational... Read more
This Fall, DPIE donated $2,000 to each of the 8 elementary schools in the Dublin School District for their support of the DPIE After School Enrichment Program. The Principal and the Parent Faculty Club at each elementary school received $1,000 apiece to support school programs on their campus.... Read more
DPIE art teacher, Julie Coching, grew up in the city of Saratoga, California always having an appreciation and love for the Arts. While growing up she enrolled in many different art classes, took 13 years of piano and always enjoyed being a part of the school choir. But she always considered her... Read more
According to Dublin Elementary’s music teacher, Ms Theresa Jones-Heintz, learning to juggle is not only a lot of fun, but is a skill that will benefit kids for a life-time as she explains below. Those are just a couple of the reasons she is so excited to share her love of juggling with students... Read more
Yoga has become one of the fastest growing courses in the DPIE After School Program and given the times we live in, that is not surprising. It seems there are many reasons for the increase in student interest and participation which go well beyond physical well-being. In these COVID-19 pandemic... Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic brings so many changes to our world and how we can safely interact with everyone, Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) has changed how we deliver our programs so that we can continue to meet the needs of families in Dublin. We have received hundreds of requests from... Read more
DPIE’s Middle School Enrichment Academy is now taking enrollments for summer courses. We are happy to let you know that we have introduced a variety of new courses to what is already a great list of summer learning experiences. Spaces are limited, so enroll early to take advantage of “Early Bird... Read more
Last month, Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) hosted its annual Open House event. It was a well-attended uplifting affair that featured guests from across the City of Dublin. Present were members of the DUSD school board, city council members, sponsors, educators, parents and administrators to... Read more
Jennifer Moirao, Amador Elementary Teacher
When you meet Jennifer Moirao it’s hard to believe that this young educator has been teaching for 12 years already. She is passionate about her work, dedicated to her job teaching third... Read more
One of the Dublin Partners in Education “Pillars of Service” is Resources for Educators. By our definition, this means delivering an interactive and compelling experience that goes beyond the textbook. To further inspire students’ learning, we strive to provide resources that would otherwise not... Read more
While most holiday decorations have come down, there has been a lasting impact for many families in Dublin and Pleasanton. In the Fall, Dublin Partners in Education was... Read more
“Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.” Plato – Greek philosopher. 427 BC – 347 BC.
Just over a year ago, the DPIE Board approved a landmark grant program that was designed to benefit all 12 school sites within the Dublin Unified School... Read more
One of the pioneers in the crowdfunding space is Charles Best. In 2000, Mr. Best was working as a high school history teacher in New York. At the earliest stage of his educational career, he witnessed first-hand how many of his colleagues purchased classroom and project supplies out their own... Read more
In 2018, DPIE established the Edy Coleman Service Scholarship. The intent was to honor two graduating seniors in the Dublin Unified School District per year with a $2,500 scholarship each. One of the key elements of this honor is the emphasis on service to the community. The first receipient... Read more
It’s probably been a very long time since you scrutinized your monthly power bill. However, for almost a decade, there was a line item added that possesses much significance. California State legislation that passed in 2002 was finally put into place in 2010 upon the defeat Proposition 16. This... Read more
Ms Sara Phillips Murray Elementary Teacher
Ms Sara Phillips, a 4th grade teacher at Magical Murray Elementary School, has always enjoyed getting her hands dirty. She grew up in the small town of... Read more
The Dublin Partners in Education annual celebration – Speakeasy Gala - successfully returned to the Shannon Community Center on October 5th 2019. It was a night to acknowledge a year of successes for Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) which had the ability to fund multiple initiatives and give... Read more
Mr John Price, Dougherty Elementary Teacher
Dougherty Elementary's 4th grade teacher, Mr. John Price has a love of the outdoors and nature and that passion is what inspired him to introduce his “... Read more
Late 2017 brought the passing of Edra Orias Coleman, or Edy, as she was affectionately known. Raised on a farm in Montana, she married and settled in Dublin in 1977. Here, she raised five children and was blessed with 10 grandchildren in her 55 years of marriage. Equally important... Read more
Every October, millions of high school students take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). Generally, it is sophomores and juniors that take the exam. However, seniors are eligible to participate, and ninth graders are often encouraged to experience the process. The exam serves two... Read more
In the Fall's After School program at Kolb Elementary, 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Stacy Alvarez, is knee deep in teaching one of her greatest passions to students - the joy of reading. Alvarez who has been teaching for 10 years now, is the mother of two young boys and enjoys running said, “I love... Read more
According to a 2013 Forbes article(1), “Of all the dramatic changes in higher education in recent years, one that goes largely unnoticed is the tremendous growth in the mission, services, and facilities of health centers. Decades ago, most colleges and universities believed their only... Read more
In this Fall's After School Program, 5th grade Dublin Elementary teacher, Aren Lim decided to put her passion for Piano into practice and introduced a “Piano for Beginners” class at Dublin Elementary School. Asked why she was willing to take on the challenge of teaching 10 young wannabe pianists... Read more
In a recent interview, Krishna Mehta, who teaches a Bolly Fusion Dance class in the DPIE After School program at Amador Elementary school this year said, “ I have a great passion for the performing arts and have always believed that the arts should be integrated into our school curriculum ".... Read more
On a perfect October evening, scores of educators, administrators and supporters descended upon the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. The purpose of the gathering was a celebration hosted by the Alameda County Office of Education for the annual Teacher of the Year Awards. The 18 county school... Read more
“Imagination is everything, it is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” Albert Einstein
Helping spark your child’s imagination and enhancing their creativity is one of... Read more
The Dublin Partners in Education CARE grant program continues to impact more schools across the district. At Wells Middle School, the site has efficiently managed to utilize the funds in many creative ways. Case in point is the launch and development of an outdoor garden at the H building.... Read more
The Dublin Partners in Education CARE grant continues to yield dividends at our 12 schools. When we began the distribution of funds, we also led a discussion with site leadership about the parameters for how the funds could be employed. The purchases must touch at least one of the DPIE pillars... Read more
We are here to illustrate another benefit from the Dublin Partners in Education CARE Grant program. Last November, the DPIE board of directors approved a motion to award a grant in the amount of $10,000 to each school within the Dublin Unified School District. The name of the grant is the... Read more
In late November 2018, the DPIE board convened for its monthly meeting. The most significant agenda item had little to do with the impending holidays. Instead, the approval of one agenda item would have a profound impact upon all 12 school sites in the district. When the moment came, the board... Read more
In a very conventional sense, career or job fairs are events in which employers, recruiters and schools distribute information to potential employees. It is a mutually beneficial opportunity for both job-seekers and employers in that the face-to-face engagement is as important as a written... Read more
More than ever, research about childhood learning indicates that most students experience the equivalent of one month or more of what researchers refer to as “learning loss” during the summer months. Researchers report that learning loss happens when students are... Read more
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ~ Jorge Luis Borges, Argentine Essayist
At worst, the results could have matched the weather. At best, a few raindrops wouldn’t prevent community supporters from fulfilling their mission. Over one February weekend, scores... Read more
DPIE is excited to announce that Dublin High Drama teacher Kat DeLapp is partnering with us to offer our first ever Actor’s Workshop class for middle school students. The new six-week course will be offered as part of DPIE’s Middle School STEM Summer program from June 5th to July 11 at our new... Read more
Artwork from long-time DPIE supporter, Rob Bennett.
For some, rain represents gloominess or a sense of restriction from going outside. However, in other cultures, rain is the life blood of everything thing. It can also be viewed as a symbol of time, season... Read more
By an east coast standard, it really wasn’t rain. But on this Wednesday night in January, it warranted the use of an umbrella. I made my way through the entry doors of Green Elementary School and directly into an active Parent Faculty Club meeting. I was greeted warmly by site Principal Dr.... Read more
Charlie Cotton, Area Manager, Yalla Mediterranean
Over the last several decades, the formula to fund various school activities and support services has changed radically. At one time, support at the school site level came under the category of SLIP... Read more
One of the most frequently asked question about our middle school summer program is “ what classes are you offering for my child that will help them better understand math ?”.
DPIE worked with middle school principals and teachers three years ago to develop a class for rising 8th graders... Read more
Kiddie Coding-Introduction and Computer Programming with Mr Karl Osicki
These are the words we heard... Read more
Enrollment for our Summer STEM Academy opened for registration on January 25th. Dublin students seeking to accelerate or enrich their high school learning can enroll in our Academy; however, if students want to accelerate, they must obtain prior approval from Dublin High School in order to... Read more
In just one week nearly 20 0 elementary students in Dublin have enrolled in one of the 81 after school courses being offered by Dublin Partners in Education for the spring session . Online registration opened on January 18 th and the popularity of DPIE STEAM classes has never been more evident... Read more
Dublin Partners in Education is happy to announce, that due to the rapid growth of the Middle School STEM Academy in recent years, the decision has been made to move the program to Fallon Middle School for the 2019 summer session. We expect more than 500 enrollments in this summer’s program... Read more
Seventh period at Dublin High School on a rainy afternoon is about to commence. I walk the stairs of the J building and enter room 204. I am greeted by computer science and engineering teacher Adam Brown. The 40 or so students in attendance are in for a treat as today’s guest speaker is Dr.... Read more
The mission of the Dublin Partners in Education extends well beyond providing after school enrichment programs and promoting fundraising activities which support all our schools. The larger goal is to become part of the fabric of our community. In December, DPIE was granted a rather unique... Read more
Mr. Jim Parsons, Fallon Middle School Teacher, STEM Middle School Summer Course – Automation & Robotics.
Yes, we are in the middle of summer. However, there are students moving about at Dublin High School. Approximately 700 middle and high school... Read more
Ms. Liz Buckley, Fallon Middle School Counselor
We met with Ms. Liz Buckley to follow-up on the event. This spring, one of the traditions among the district middle schools continued. On March 28th, Fallon Middle School hosted their annual Career Day. On the... Read more
On May 8th the winners of the Dublin Partners in Education “What Makes You Smile?” Calendar Art Contest were announced at the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) Board Meeting. This contest was developed to feature student art work in a wall calendar that will be sold as a fundraiser for our... Read more
Mrs. Karen Brown will be teaching "The Science Behind Forensics" in this years Middle School Summer Program. The Summer Program is organized by DPIE's Academy–offering K-12 summer courses for students from all school districts. If you’ve been on the Fallon Middle School campus at all in the last... Read more
Students collaborate in Ms. Doreen Bonde's Afterschool Course, "Introduction to Robotics" at Murray Elementary. Ms. Bonde shares her thoughts on her course and student collaboration.
Doreen Bonde, DPIE Academy Afterschool Teacher, "Introduction to Robotics" at Murray... Read more
DPIE's Summer Camp features half day academic programs organized by local teachers and qualified educators. The program is open to students from all school districts. Hello parents, can you believe there are only about 20 days of school left before your children are home for Summer vacation? Ok... Read more
Ms. Soto-Figueroa, Murray Elementary School Teacher, STEAM After School Course - Cooking Through Literature, Culture, And Science.
For some young people, cooking is simply a means to an end. The ultimate payoff is food. Often what is lost, is... Read more
Are you looking for something fun and different for your middle school... Read more
DPIE funded equipment for the program last year, and we interviewed Mr. D’Ambrosio to follow-up on the impact of the new technology. Without question, one of the most successful and fastest growing programs at Dublin High School is Video Production. In just over three years, we have witnessed an... Read more
Online voting for DPIE's Art Calendar Contest is now live. The contest features 156 pieces by students from the Dublin Unified School District. Vote for your favorite drawing and support public education. This post is sponsored by All Smogs , a partner for public education.
Contest Update... Read more
The DPIE Afterschool course “Life Science in the Garden” was designed to blend engineering concepts while putting one’s hands into the dirt. The concept was defined by its instructor Dougherty Elementary fourth grade teacher, John Price. Subsequent to attaining his B.S. in Recreation... Read more
When they learn how to type properly, they can type at a faster and more accurate rate which in turn helps them to complete timed tests. Ms. Tomcik, "Keyboarding Skills" Afterschool Course at Kolb Elementary
Some things are often taken for granted.... Read more
The DPIE Afterschool course taught by Mr. Osicki serves as an introduction to computer science. It also provides students with a fun and safe environment – regardless of experience level.
If one were to conduct a simple search for “Coding for Beginners”... Read more
Dublin High School (DHS) Principal Maureen Byrne shares her thoughts on the new SAT/PSAT Program, DPIE's Academy, and an opportunity for additional support for students–including a Wellness Center at DHS.
Wednesday, October 11th seemed like any other normal school day. However,... Read more
Edy Coleman–a long time DPIE Board Member and past Board President. Edy understood that not all lessons are taught in the classroom and when you pursue a life of service, you often receive more than you give.
Two $2,500 Scholarships for Seniors in the Dublin... Read more
Ms. Phillips and her students gather for "The World of Engineering" - a STEAM Afterschool course offered by DPIE's Academy. Using basic engineering skills, students explore classic children stories and solve problems.
On an overcast Thursday afternoon, a collection of Amador Elementary... Read more
DPIE is on pace to donate $11,000 to participating school for the Fall & Winter sessions. Spring enrollment opens mid-February. In the Fall of 2016, DPIE piloted it’s first ever Afterschool Program at Dougherty Elementary School. With the assistance of Dougherty administrators, Brett Nelson... Read more
On Thursday, January 18th members of the Dublin community convened to share ideas and to celebrate. The site was the new Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) office located adjacent to Dublin City Hall. The evening also served as a perfect platform to honor its most long-standing member of the... Read more
Dublin High School's InventTeam designed a device to assist participants in the special Olympics. The InvenTeam is now fundraising to produce and promote their invention. Learn more about the project and how to donate on the InventTeam's official webpage . The Lemelson-MIT program is an... Read more
Students create "painted paper stories" in Ms. Elizabeth Littlejohn's Creative Writing class. This course was one of many recently offered in DPIE's STEAM Afterschool Program. For a list of current courses and to enroll online, visit the Afterschool Program page. Enrollment in the Winter session... Read more
Fresh off a record number 1,064 student enrollments in last Summer’s STEM Enrichment Academy, DPIE opens enrollment for the 2018 DPIE STEM Academy on Friday December 1st. DPIE will once again offer Dublin students the opportunity to accelerate their academic program by taking math, science,... Read more
A student learns using Legos and a tablet in a DPIE Afterschool Program course. This years Afterschool Winter Session opened for enrollment today - November 1, 2017.
About DPIE's Academy Learn more about DPIE's Afterschool Program & enroll onlineHave you ever had the chance to... Read more
Pictured, left to right: DPIE Board Member, Sobia Qureshi; WMS Parent & Fireworks Volunteer, Damon Borelli; WMS PFC Co-Treasurer, Kristy Lijesen; DPIE Board Member and WMS PFC Co-Treasurer, Mary Miller; WMS PFC Co-President; Denise Cepeda; WMS Principal, Dr. Ean Ainsworth; WMS PFC Vice... Read more
DPIE presents a check to Frederiksen Elementary School for participation in the Academy's Afterschool Program. Pictured: Linda Smith (DPIE Board Member and Asst. City Mgr.), Claire Mognaga (Frederiksen Principal), Vickie Constantinides (DPIE Program Manager), Kristen Candaux (Frederiksen Asst.... Read more
Thanks to the collaboration between DUSD and DPIE, high school students in Dublin will now take college prep and entrance exams, proctored by their teachers October 11, 2017–during the school day at no cost to the student. In addition, no additional travel is required.
College & Career... Read more
John Price, Dougherty Elementary teacher, and his young Botanist zoom in on seeds in the Dougherty garden. Mr. Price's Afterschool course "Life Science of the Garden" provides a hands-on lesson to curious students. This Fall Mr. Price’s students will learn about “The Power of Soil.”
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For six years Dublin Partners in Education has offered the Summer STEM Academy at Dublin High School.... Read more
Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE), is now on Twitter. Visit our profile online: twitter.com/dpie925 Follow us for news on our programs and community. Join us on our mission: Uniting Community and Local Business for Public Education Some of the ways we support education:
Art programs Grant... Read more
Science teacher, Kim Baumann, left Dublin High School in 2012 when she moved to Tennessee to be closer to family. She... Read more
A total of 775 students enrolled in 6-week high school courses ranging from Algebra 1 to Honors Chemistry and 281 middle schoolers are participating in 3-week... Read more
For the last several years Wheels Bus service has provided a route to Dublin High School to accommodate the needs of students attending our program. They are proactive in preparing for those needs and accommodate those needs to the best of their ability. As of today, Thursday, June 8, 2017... Read more
The summer bowling program at Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl is back and has moved to an online sign up system. As always, kids can bowl 2 free games per day . To register each student in your family under the age of 17, click here . The summer bowling program runs from June 2, 2017 through August... Read more
DPIE is proud to have sponsored a very special visit by author, Mark Mathabane, whose book Kaffir Boy: The True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid South Africa continues to touch the lives of students at Dublin High School. This autobiographical tale of the life of degradation... Read more
A 50's Soda Shoppe, "The Day of the Dead, James Bond Style", Camp Parks, the Eiffel Tower and Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. What do they all have in common? DPIE's 10th Annual Celebrity Waiter Fundraising Event.
On October 22nd, Head Waiter Mayor David Haubert and his crew of 17... Read more
The DPIE STEM Academy provides high school students a local option for accelerating their studies and affords them more options during the school year.The popularity of the DPIE STEM Enrichment Academy exploded this summer as the program more than doubled in size from the previous year as it... Read more
