Laser noted that the drive to display “In God We Trust” in public schools was lifted right out of the playbook of Christian nationalism…
Category: Education/Health
OPINION: To Teach About Israel and Palestine, Ground Rules for Tough Conversations
Patel, who holds a prestigious National Board Certification teaching credential, says it’s her goal to help students wade through polarizing topics…
EDITORIAL: ‘Playground for the People’ Awarded $688,000 Grant
“We tried to remain really aware of that concept, that everyone had a voice, and trying to get input from the quietest person in the room….”
Fallout Spreads as Foundation for ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis Cracks; Part One
“This entire thing, it’s a nightmare,” said Bella Collins, Angelo’s sister. “But there are silver linings everywhere…”
San Juan Basin Public Health Releases Community Assessment
“SJBPH is proud to share this assessment with the community as Archuleta and La Plata counties launch individual health departments…”
Pagosa Schools to Benefit from Online Financial Literacy Program
Teachers interested in using the Banzai program with their class can visit rgbank.teachbanzai.com…
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends December 7
Medicare drug plans (Part D) change every year, so all beneficiaries are encouraged to review their current drug plan…
Archuleta County Public Health Department Schedules ‘Restaurateur Q&A Session’ on Dec. 5
“We are happy to host an opportunity for restaurant owners to meet our new staff and ask questions,” ACPHD Director Ashley Wilson stated…
Colorado Schools Report Almost a Third of Students ‘Chronically Absent’
The number of students who are chronically absent has gone up significantly since the pandemic and schools are struggling to figure out how to get kids to return to classes…
Colorado Attorney General’s Office Dedicates $3 million to Meet Critical Needs
“We have recently seen a tremendous increase in need for food access in our community and with our food recipient agency partners…”
Colorado Lawmakers to Consider Program to Ease Summer Childhood Hunger
The idea is simple: Reduce childhood hunger in low-income families when school meal programs are on break or harder to access over the summer…
Charter School Students Mediate Conflicts, Build Community
“It’s fun helping kids; and nice to know how to communicate and help others,” said eighth-grader Amelie, who is in her third year as a Restorative Practice Student Board member…
OPINION: Colleges Inflating Tuition as a ‘Marketing Strategy’?
The published tuition of colleges has become increasingly detached from the actual cost…
The Reasons Why It’s So Difficult to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them…
Lodging Tax for Child Care? Pueblo Says No, Ridgway Says Yes
Local leaders in Ridgway hope to use some of the new lodging tax proceeds to operate a child care center within a planned affordable housing project…
Elks Club Scholarship Applications Due By Nov. 13
The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2024…
Updated Colorado ‘Universal Preschool’ Rules Suggest Smaller Class Sizes
Colorado officials want to cap preschool class sizes in the state’s new universal preschool program at 20 students next year…
VA Sees Major Uptick in Veterans’ Care Following Passage of Toxic Exposure Law
Under the new law, the VA has screened nearly 4.6 million veterans for lasting effects of toxic exposure during their deployments…
Storing Guns Away From Home Could Reduce Suicides
Gun rights advocates are coming around to the idea of voluntary safe storage…