“Decades of neglect have left our education system in dire straits. The solutions are within our reach, and we can’t wait any longer…”
Category: Education/Health
17,000 Families Apply for Colorado Preschool Program
As January 23, 14,812 Coloradans submitted applications while another 2,379 are still in progress…
Surviving the Cost of the Colorado School of Mines
“It hit me hard,” Ortega said. “I ended up crying once I hung up because I was wondering, ‘How am I going to pay for this?’”
San Juan Basin Health Offers Radon Testing Workshops
Radon is colorless, odorless, radioactive and naturally present in local soil…
Community Asked to Participate in Public Health Survey
San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) has launched a survey to gather input from La Plata and Archuleta county residents…
DAR Seeking Applicants for Five Scholarships
The minimum amount to be awarded is $2,500, with $3,500 for the member of a military family…
More Orthopedic Surgeons Selling Out to Private Equity Firms
Deals with private equity investors have occurred in at least 12 states, including Colorado…
Colorado Will Close Community COVID-19 Testing Sites Jan. 15
Coloradans have continued to rely more on at-home tests and demand for testing at community sites has dropped consistently over the last several months…
LPEA Now Accepting Applications for Nine Scholarships
“The energy industry is a fast-moving, dynamic sector that needs qualified employees in disciplines from linework and engineering to finance and communications…”
HOW I TEACH: Constellation Cookies and Milkweed for Monarchs
“The food rescue table was created to reduce food waste and address food insecurity in our school community….”
Colorado Receives $3.9 Million Grant to Continue Early Childhood Innovation
“A strong early childhood system leads to a stronger Colorado. The PDG B-5 planning grant is an opportunity to build on our current progress…”
Higher Health Fees Put Financial Pressure on College Students, Parents
“It’s all nightmarish, even for someone with the privilege of time and some understanding of these bureaucracies — higher education and medical insurance…”
Seven Education Issues to Watch in Colorado’s 2023 Legislative Session
When Colorado lawmakers convene January 9, they’ll have pressing education issues to address…
College Applications Increased During ‘Free Application Days’
“To date, students have saved more than $10 million in application fees over the five-year course of this campaign…”
Colorado Superintendents See Need for Accountability System Overhaul
“We need an accountability system that incentivizes innovation…”
GOAL High School Recognized for Commitment to Educational Transformation
“GOAL teachers and staff are committed to creating the best learning environments possible…”
One Colorado College Steps Up to Deal with COVID ‘Learning Loss’
University of Northern Colorado administrators say they have had to double down on efforts to help freshmen succeed…
Colorado Option’s Big Test: Open Enrollment
Plans that don’t meet the target reductions for 2024 premiums — a full 10% below 2021 premiums — will face a rate review hearing…
Cap on Insulin Prices to Take Effect Next Month
The lower pricing is one of the first of several policy measures Americans will see in the coming months and years under the Inflation Reduction Act…