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Category: Education/Health
Pagosa Peak Students Explore the World Outside
“I appreciate an educational model that gets my daughter out into the real world, where she can not only explore big concepts but also enjoy the beautiful outdoors…”
Pagosa Community Initiative to Offer Enhanced After-School Program
The foundation of “Get W.I.L.D Child Camp” rests upon experiential learning opportunities for students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade…
ESSAY: Attending College While Raising a Child… in Colorado
She couldn’t find daycare for her son, Ramiro, and her grandparents, who were supposed to watch him, were sick…
The Yellow School Bus Goes Electric
Reducing emissions from diesel-powered trucks and buses is a priority for the state as it looks both to meet its climate change goals…
ESSAY: A ‘First Day of School’ Ritual
When we came back to school this year, everyone knew it would be similar to last year…
Colorado Fentanyl Education Campaign Highlights Teens Making Healthy Choices
“It’s important to acknowledge that the vast majority of Colorado teens are making healthy choices and looking out for their friends and peers…”
Some Colorado Schools Show Higher Scores in Annual ‘Performance Ratings’
Although more schools and ratings improved overall, at the same time, more schools and districts were newly identified as low performing…
Colorado Nanoengineer Teams Up With Tattoo Artist to Make Smarter Ink
“We were like, ‘OK, we’re going to tattoo ourselves. Can you help us today?’” he said…
Western States College Approved for Construction Degree Program
“We are thrilled to be one step closer to our goal of providing degrees in occupational studies and construction education…”
DEA REPORT: 6 Out of 10 Fentanyl-Laced Prescription Pills Contain Potentially Deadly Doses
“More than half of the fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills being trafficked in communities across the country now contain a potentially deadly dose…”
Your Exorbitant Medical Bill, Brought to You by the Latest Hospital Merger
With its staff of about 40 focused on hospitals, the FTC has prevented seven mergers in the past two years, said Rahul Rao…
Wondering If Your Child Would Benefit from Tutoring?
One expert says the first step is to make sure that the goals of the tutoring program match your child’s needs…
Your Child’s Back-to-School Physical is a Good Time to Discuss Mental Health
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic was a source of stress for many…
Grants Available for Rural Colorado Teachers
All teachers who work in a school district designated as rural or small rural in the state of Colorado are eligible…
Colorado Secures Debt Relief for Defrauded College Students
“I applaud the Department of Education for providing much-deserved relief to the many Coloradans who were mistreated by CollegeAmerica…”
PCC to Offer Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management
“When you can say you have an RHIA credential, you can work locally or anywhere in the world…”
Some Hospitals Welcome RV Living for Patients, Families, Employees
“You’re able to bring all of your creature comforts. It’s your bed, it’s your sheets, it’s your bathroom, it’s your kitchen…”
West Nile Virus Identified in La Plata County
Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active…