“I don’t think there’s a teacher across the country that needs a standardized test to tell them how the children in front of them are doing,” he said…
Category: Education/Health
Biden’s ‘Free Community College’ Plan Would Present Challenges for Colorado
“If we give every community college the same dollar amount to serve their students, we’re going to have the same problem we have with inequity in K-12…”
Colorado Leaders Roll Out New ‘Early Childhood Department’ Plan
“For far too long, access to early childhood education has been limited to those who can afford it,” state Sen. Janet Buckner of Aurora…
Rocky Mountain Health Supporting STEM Education on Western Slope
“We are honored to work with Colorado’s leaders to address the urgent challenges we face, such as the need for better access to behavioral health care…”
Colorado’s Dyslexia Screening Pilot Program Off to a Shaky Start
“At this juncture, doing it in three schools, knowing one is a gifted and talented school, we really don’t want this pilot to go forward…”
As Warm Weather Arrives, Stay ‘Rabies Aware’
People who have been bitten or scratched by an unfamiliar animal should contact their health care provider immediately to reduce the risk of rabies…
Free Gardening Advice, Tonight, with Ron Chacey
Choosing appropriate products and knowing when to implement are decisions that make the difference in the growth of vegetable plants…
Snag a Vaccine Appointment, Then Face the Next Hurdle: How to Get There?
“We had a couple fly in to get their vaccine from Denver that couldn’t get it in the Denver metro area,” said Marc Meyer, director of pharmacy services…
‘Drug Take Back Day’ in Pagosa This Saturday, April 24
With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced its 20th Take Back Day …
San Juan Basin Health Creates Modified ‘Level Blue’ Health Rules
The State COVID dial will no longer be in effect as of today, April 16, 2021…
‘Colorado Comeback’ Bill to Improve Air Quality in Schools Clears Committee
“As we work to recover from the pandemic and build back stronger, we need to ensure that our students can learn in classrooms that are safe and healthy…”
Colorado Announces Halt of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution
One of the reasons the FDA and CDC are recommending this pause is to ensure that health care providers are aware of these potential but rare adverse events, and can respond accordingly…
OPINION: The Future Depends on Teachers
Viewers who visit TEACH.org will be automatically directed to the TEACH Colorado initiative page, where they can explore teaching in the state and find licensure guides, compare preparation programs…
Meet the ‘Director of Equity’ for Adams 14 School District
“We want to ensure that we have ethical and equitable practices and policies that are fundamental to providing access to social, emotional, economic educational opportunities…”
COVID and the Athlete’s Heart, Part Two
Even though myocarditis is rare, studies have found that non-COVID-related myocarditis causes up to 9% of sudden cardiac deaths among athletes, said Dr. Jonathan Drezner…
Free Online Writing Workshops for Veterans, Families
Colorado Veterans Writing Workshops offer a safe place for veterans, their adult family members, and caregivers to write and talk about their experiences…
COVID and the Athlete’s Heart, Part One
For the athletes participating in professional, collegiate, high school or even recreational sports, significant unanswered questions remain…
LIKE I’M DROWNING: Five Stories from the Student Debt Crisis
President Joe Biden has called on Congress to cancel $10,000 in federal debt for each borrower. Some Democratic congressional leaders have pressed for $50,000…