Mini Grant program awards a limited number of mini grants up to $400 for special classroom projects to individual teachers in preschool through 12th grade…
Category: Education/Health
Colorado May Change Graduation Requirements After Big Drop in SAT Math Scores
To graduate from high school in Colorado, students must show proficiency in English and math…
Supporting Recovery of ‘Persons Who Wander’ Grant Program
“The Bureau recognizes the continued need for recovery resources to assist families with members who wander due to medical or cognitive issues…”
Grant Opportunity for Rural Colorado Educators Announced
The deadline to apply is September 13. Grant recipients will be notified in late October…
You Might Not Want to Rush to Get the New COVID Vaccine
COVID has become commonplace. For some, it’s a minor illness with few symptoms. Others are laid up with fever, cough, and fatigue…
Older Adults May Qualify for Help Paying Medicare Part B Premiums
Very low-income individuals qualify for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program, which pays the Medicare Part B premium as well as the Medicare Part A and B deductibles…
Colorado Abortion Funds Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand
Karen Middleton, president of Cobalt, said the fund’s board originally committed to meeting “every request we’ve received without limits” in fall 2021…
Learn the ABCs of Medicare at Free Introductory Class on Sept. 4
Medicare counselors from SJBAAA are certified by the Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and are NOT associated with any health insurance company…
TRAVELING TO DIE: The Latest Form of Medical Tourism
“I really wanted to take control over how I left this world,” said the 61-year-old who lives in Lancaster. “I decided that this was an option for me…”
A Long Campaign to Gut Planned Parenthood, Part Two
This story by Rachana Pradhan appeared on KFF News on August 16, 2024. We are sharing it in two parts. Read Part One Anti-abortion groups READ MORE
Colorado Developing Comprehensive Early Childhood Workforce Plan
“We know that Colorado’s children, families, and local communities value the rich diversity, competency, and dedication evident in the early learning workforce…”
A Long Campaign to Gut Planned Parenthood, Part One
A federal lawsuit in Texas against Planned Parenthood has a web of ties to conservative activist Leonard Leo…
Attorneys Trade Arguments in Colorado ‘Needle Exchange’ Case
A Pueblo County judge considered arguments Tuesday for and against a citywide ordinance to prohibit syringe exchange programs…
More Than 1 Million Veterans Receiving PACT Act Benefits
The law, which spent years gaining the support it needed in Congress, expanded health care coverage and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances…
Summer EBT Addresses Childhood Hunger
More than 500,000 eligible Colorado students will receive $120 benefit cards to buy healthy food…
Pagosa Peak Open School Prepares for Changes in 2024-2025
I am grateful and excited to say our staff is returning; some in new positions, all with their talents, experience and passion for our students and work at PPOS…
More Colorado Children Will Get State-Funded Full-Day Preschool Classes
The increase means progress towards one of the state’s original goals for the preschool-for-all program: extra hours for 4-year-olds with the greatest needs…
As Chair of Governors Association, Jared Polis Has a Plan for Education
“Our initiative will explore how to better evaluate outcomes from state investments in education, and help drive improved outcomes for learners at all stages of their education journey…”