This lecture will trace human evolution, from the last common ancestors of humans and apes, thru the evolution of Homo sapiens…
Category: Education/Health
Colorado Enhances Preschool Funding
the funding is intended to expand program quality through initiatives such as coaching, training, staff bonuses, and other services…
New School Finance Formula to Increase Equity in School Funding
Bipartisan school finance formula drives more resources to support at-risk students, English Language Learners, special education students, and rural districts…
Western States College of Construction Receives Grant to Support Workforce Education
“We’re thrilled that we will be able to certify more instructors to teach and mentor our students…”
Bird Flu Hits Dairy Herds in Michigan
Testing is under way on pooled raw milk slated for shipment for commercial processing…
Advocates Argue for Medicare to Cover Dental Health
“Fewer than half of Medicare beneficiaries see a dentist each year. When they do, they spend more than $1,000 out of pocket on their care…”
Tribal Nations Invest Opioid Settlement Funds in Traditional Healing
“The more in tune you are with your culture — no matter what culture that is — it connects you to something bigger…”
Colorado Seeking Community Partners for Bold New Behavioral Health Service Model
“Today’s announcement marks a meaningful step forward toward a future where every person in Colorado is just a click or a phone call away from behavioral health services…”
Veterans, First Responders Hail Benefits of Psychedelic Drugs
After therapy failed to improve his mental well-being, he heard about the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs to help first responders with PTSD….
Education Bills Passed (or Not) in the 2024 Colorado Legislative Session
This year’s session, which wrapped on Wednesday, was the sixth in a row that both houses of the legislature were controlled by Democrats…
DEA Releases 2024 Nation Drug Threat Assessment
Yesterday, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive strategic assessment of illicit drug threats and READ MORE
‘Build Pagosa’ Auction This Friday Will Support Regional Workforce Center
The event, hosted at the Ross Aragon Community Center, will include a BBQ dinner and drinks, live and silent auctions, live music, and fun…
‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ This Wednesday, May 8
This national annual event promotes and practices bicycle, pedestrian, and road safety among classmates, families, and caregivers…
‘Build Pagosa’ Auction on May 10 Will Support Career and Technical Education
Working in collaboration with Archuleta School District, Build Pagosa’s RWC will provide the space for courses like building trades, automotive, welding, health sciences and more…
Pine Ridge RHC Offering Free Medicaid Pre-Screening Consultations
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has launched an initiative aimed at guiding prospective long-term care residents through Medicaid’s complicated pre-screening process…
Colorado Survey Reveals Educator Satisfaction, Challenges
“One of the many challenges of our state’s educator shortage is that educators are losing prep time because they’re helping to cover classes…”
Colorado School Funding Rewrite Wins Initial Approval in House Vote
“This is a substantial investment in education in all the places that we know is most needed,” said Chuck Carpenter, Denver Public Schools chief of finance…
HOW I TEACH: Helping Students Become Environmental Changemakers
My first job was at Rivera High School in Brownsville, Texas, an area with high levels of poverty and teacher shortages…
2024 ‘Archuleta Food Summit’ Registration Now Open
From 8am to 1:30pm, we’ll have an informative opening session on the landscape of local food production and breakout sessions that will include interactive discussions…