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Category: Education/Health

New Colorado Teachers Required to Pass ‘Reading Test’

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We have to make sure that our instructors that we are putting out into Colorado classrooms are prepared to give every student their best shot at learning how to read effectively…”

Posted in Education/Health
Pagosa Peak Open School Among 'BEST Grant' Recipients for 2021-2022

Pagosa Peak Open School Among ‘BEST Grant’ Recipients for 2021-2022

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 by Post Contributor

The Colorado State Board of Education has approved 65 grants for school construction projects valued at over $665 million…

Posted in Education/Health

San Juan Basin Public Health Thanks Local School Partners

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by Post Contributor

Youth ages 12 to 17 are currently eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and 26% of this age group have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine across Archuleta and La Plata counties…

Posted in Education/Health

Montana Med School Clash Revives For-Profit Vs. Nonprofit Flap

Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

“But now essentially we have investment vehicles that are owning for-profit medical schools. That is a recipe for predatory behavior…”

Posted in Education/Health

City Market Kicks Off $5 Million #CommunityImmunity Giveaway

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by Post Contributor

Beginning yesterday June 3, and through July 10, customers and associates are eligible for the chance to win one of five $1 million checks or groceries for a year…

Posted in Education/Health

Overhaul of Colorado School Funding in the Works?

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by Post Contributor

The bill sets aside $90 million the state education fund to help with the transition to a new formula…

Posted in Education/Health

Durango Elks Lodge Announces 2021 Scholarship Awards

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 by Post Contributor

Recipients were selected based on leadership accomplishments, academic achievement and financial need…

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The Deadliest Season for Young People Approaches

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the season when more young people lose their lives in car crashes, as well as through other destructive decisions…

Posted in Education/Health

Little-Known Illnesses Turning Up in COVID Long-Haulers

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

The day Dr. Elizabeth Dawson was diagnosed with covid-19 in October, she awoke feeling as if she had a bad hangover…

Posted in Education/Health

Experts Declare Youth Mental Health ‘State of Emergency’ in Colorado

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Now we are seeing our pediatric emergency departments and our inpatient units overrun with kids attempting suicide and suffering from other forms of major mental health illness…”

Posted in Education/Health

Colorado Supreme Court Rules on School Funding Reform

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Today’s groundbreaking announcement from the Supreme Court represents a monumental step toward repairing our state’s broken education funding system…”

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More Business Perks If You Get Vaccinated in Durango

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Post Contributor

Coupon sheets with free and discounted items at local businesses will be available to all residents receiving COVID vaccination at select SJBPH clinics…

Posted in Education/Health

FREE EVENT: Pagosa ‘Mental Health Walk’ Tomorrow, Saturday May 22

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

Informational booths will be set up with mental health resources — and our inspirational guest speaker, Ethan Fisher, will speak around 11am at Yamaguchi Park…

Posted in Education/Health

Study Shows Disparities in Vaccination Rates Among Ethnic Groups

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

Black Americans’ COVID-19 vaccination rates are still lagging months into the nation’s campaign, while Hispanics are closing the gap, and Native Americans show the highest rates overall…

Posted in Education/Health

Get Vaccinated, Then Drink Beer… Only in Durango

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Post Contributor

“We think ‘Shot and a Beer’ is a fun offer that will motivate some people who have been putting off their vaccine…”

Posted in Education/Health

Pagosa Schools Deal with New ‘Mask’ Guidance

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Bill Hudson

On Friday, May 14, Archuleta School District Superintendent Kym LeBlanc-Esparza sent out her regular memo, which included the following comment on the District’s ever-evolving COVID READ MORE

Posted in Education/Health

Free Gardening Lecture Tonight, with Ron Chacey

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

Chacey will discuss the easiest vegetables to grow and then branch off into his favorite vegetables of somewhat challenging natures…

Posted in Education/Health

Significant Increases in ‘WIC’ Nutrition Program Funding

Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Post Contributor

Pregnant women and parents or legal guardians for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply for the SJBPH program to access these benefits…

Posted in Education/Health

Colorado School Finance Bill Will Support Students in Poverty

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Post Contributor

The return of the B.S. factor back to the pre-pandemic level is huge, but there is a significant piece that is not being sent to classrooms,” said Matt Cook…

Posted in Education/Health
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