The new analysis is the first to look at how the pandemic affected math and reading achievement in many individual school districts…
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UNSUNG HEROES: 11+ Million Alzheimer’s Caregivers
There are more than 76,000 Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Supporting them are more than 159,000 volunteer caregivers…
CDC Recognizes SJBPH Women’s Wellness Clinic’s Efforts During COVID-19
“We are so pleased that the CDC recognized this important innovation that helped keep women connected to resources and care during the pandemic…”
NATION’S REPORT CARD: Massive Drop in Math Scores, Slide in Reading
Not a single state saw clear gains on any test…
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Candidates Q&A
The State Board is also in the midst of a contentious update to the state’s social studies standards…
Confused by Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan? Read This
If the government forgives a loan, the borrower’s payment schedule will be updated based on how much was forgiven, she said…
Nonprofit Partnership Poised to Close Early Learning Gaps in Colorado
“Waterford Upstart helps children build confidence and a strong educational foundation that will set them up for success in school…”
Online Schooling Grows in Colorado, but More Accountability Needed? Part Two
“My kiddos are going to college, they are taking the SAT and PSAT very seriously,” Turrell said…
BABY, THAT’S A BIG MEDICAL BILL: Excessive ER Charges From Routine Births
“To have people get an emergency room charge when they don’t even know they’re in an emergency room — I mean, that doesn’t meet the laugh test….”
Online Schooling Grows in Colorado, but More Accountability Needed? Part One
When the pandemic first sent Colorado students home from school, Rachael Sheetz worried about the chaos of remote learning…
Archuleta County in COVID-19 Community Level Medium
For community level medium, individuals who are at high risk for severe disease should consider wearing a mask indoors in public and take additional precautions…
Fatality in Durango Ascribed to West Nile Virus
A La Plata County resident with West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness, died last week, marking the tenth death among Colorado residents with the virus in 2022…
Why All High School Seniors Should Consider a FAFSA Application
This story by Jason Gonzales appeared on Chalkbeat Colorado on October 3, 2022. October marks the start of the financial aid application season and one READ MORE
Pagosa High School, MIddle School Essay-Poster Contest Deadline is Oct.14
Students may enter in either the poster or writing categories. Middle school (grades 5-8) and high school (grades 9-12) entries will be judged separately…
Federal Grant will Expand Colorado Family Engagement in Schools
“We want to create a more connected community, and when we get there, we’ll see better outcomes for students. I don’t just mean academic achievement…”
Early Childhood Council Forms in Pagosa Springs
The Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County will be assessing the current needs of its families regarding early childhood services…
Colorado Experiment Aims to Expand Teacher Pipeline, Stem Turnover
This year, 35 prospective teachers and seven districts, including Aurora, Adams 12, and Durango, are participating in the project…
ESSAY: Creating Belonging in Colorado Classrooms
In the work we support across Colorado, educators see the most dramatic change when combining strategies that build strong teacher-student relationships with strong peer-peer relationships and group identity…
‘Girls on the Run’ Starts Next Week
“I find joy in teaching girls how to be confident and know who they are through the Girls on the Run curriculum and look forward to our upcoming program…”