Among the challenges, food insecurity remains a significant issue for many Coloradans, with rates notably higher among several demographic groups…
Category: Education/Health
Back to School, Backed by Mental Health Support
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is working with schools and communities across the state to highlight resources…
Local Families Provide School Supplies for Children Globally
For Dioany Yosuino from Venezuela, colorful markers were something she longed to have as she attended school, but her family could not afford them…
Colorado’s New Teacher Apprenticeship Program Offers a Path into the Classroom
“They can be earning while they’re learning,” Bivens said…
Archuleta County Public Health Offering ‘Back to School’ Health Clinics
These clinics will offer everything from routine childhood vaccines to affordable sports physicals and free heart screenings for young athletes…
Pagosa Springs Medical Center Awarded Grant for Safety Upgrades
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) Division of Local Government (DLG) awarded $15 million across 50 projects…
LETTER: Community Compassion Outreach Seeks Your Help
Thanks to the state’s Behavioral Health Services program, we have strong funding for our programs — but we’re facing a short-term cash gap…
Three Takeaways From a New Report on Child Care Costs in Colorado
In some Colorado counties, the cost of child care is equivalent to more than half a week’s salary at a minimum wage job…
OPINION: Educating All Americans for Success
“The legacy Gov. Jared Polis wants to leave behind is a roadmap for educating the next generation…”
Colorado to Receive Remaining Education Funds Withheld by Trump Admistration
“While I am thrilled this funding has been returned to our students, this uncertainty created significant chaos for families and schools…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Which States Could Lose Most from Education Cuts?
This review explores the value for federal education spending in the states, at both high school and collegiate levels…
Financial Officials Warn That Medicaid Cuts Will Disrupt U.S. Health System
Rural communities will be hit hardest as providers close due to limited federal funding…
Pagosa Teacher Among ‘PBLWorks’ 2025 Award Winners
The recipients of the 2025 PBL Champions and John Larmer “JL” Lifelong Learning Awards exemplify a commitment to high-quality Project Based Learning…
Healthcare Public Discussion in Pagosa Springs Scheduled for July 22
Your input about rural healthcare challenges and issues to inform an upcoming study by the Colorado School of Public Health of the feasibility of a Colorado universal healthcare system…
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration Launches ‘LIFTS’ Program
“Since taking office, this administration has been committed to increasing behavioral health support for people across our great state…”
Coloradans Eligible for Compensation under Renewed Federal Radiation Exposure Program
The bill extends and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, which provides compensation for medical bills…
States Scramble to Shield Hospitals from GOP Medicaid Cuts
Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis has said he’s likely to reconvene the legislature…
‘MAHA Report’ Calls for Fighting Chronic Disease, but Trump and Kennedy Have Yanked Funding
The Trump administration has declared that it will aggressively combat chronic disease in America…
Professional Development Session on Cultural Competency Next Monday
Space is limited, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP to fsfearchuleta@gmail.com by today, Thursday, July 3, to confirm your attendance…