Who writes our guides
All content on this site is researched, written, and reviewed by our Editorial Team. We publish under the team name rather than individual bylines because every guide is checked by more than one person before it goes live.
Our mission is to help families understand what derbyps.org is and find the official pages they need quickly.
Our sources
Our main source is derbyps.org itself, the official website of Derby Public Schools. We read the official pages directly and link to them in our guides.
We may also use public documents that the district makes available, such as calendars, Board of Education agendas and minutes, and published policies.
We do not rely on rumors, social media posts, or unverified secondhand reports. We never publish private or student information.
Fact-checking
Before a guide is published, a team member checks it against the official source. This review covers:
- Names of schools, offices, and website sections
- Phone numbers and addresses
- Links to official pages and portals
- Descriptions of where things appear in the derbyps.org navigation
We do not invent dates, fees, times, or policies. When a detail is not clearly published, we say so and direct readers to derbyps.org or the school to confirm it.
Plain, careful language
We write in plain English for busy parents and guardians. We keep paragraphs short and use headings and lists so pages are easy to scan.
When information may change, such as calendar dates or procedures, we use cautious wording and remind readers to check the official page.
How often we update
School websites change throughout the year. To keep up, we:
- Review key guides at the start of each school year
- Recheck popular pages, such as portal and calendar guides, on a regular schedule during the year
- Update a guide promptly when we notice a change on derbyps.org
- Fix broken links as soon as we find them
Even so, the official site may change before we do. If in doubt, the information on derbyps.org takes priority.
Corrections
We take accuracy seriously. If you find a mistake, email hello@derbypsorgs.com with the page link and the correct information. A link to the official source helps us verify it quickly.
When we confirm an error, we correct it promptly. For significant corrections, we note on the page that it has been updated.
Independence
This site is independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by Derby Public Schools. The district has no control over our content, and we do not represent the district’s views.
We never present our guides as official information. See our Disclaimer for more.
No paid placement
We do not accept payment to include, rank, or promote any page, service, or business in our guides. Links are chosen only because they help readers reach official information.
If we ever display advertising, it will be clearly separated from our editorial content and will not influence what we write.
Contact the Editorial Team
Questions about this policy? Email hello@derbypsorgs.com or visit our Contact Us page. You can also learn more about us.
