“We have this ability to direct the funding to the most impactful programs that will create the biggest positive change in terms of achievement,” Polis said.
Category: Education/Health
New Poll: Economic and Social Fault Lines in Colorado
“They want to ensure that COVID testing, treatment and vaccines are available free of charge, but they also want the state to step up and help with the pandemic’s other impacts – from food to housing to mental health treatment…”
OPINION: The Politics of Full-Fat Milk
The current proposed 2020-25 Draft Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are once again not allowing full-fat dairy products into schools….
Colorado Releases Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes
“After reviewing the feedback and keeping in mind the safety risks with visitation, we are providing guidance for limited indoor visitation opportunities,” said Dr. Eric France…
Colorado Health Officials Identify Three New School Outbreaks
Colorado is one of at least 15 states releasing data on outbreaks in schools, according to a tally by NBC News. Some states don’t share this information due to privacy concerns…
‘Colorado Recreates Responsibly Week’
While the outdoor recreation industry has long been an economic driver for Colorado, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to record visitation and needs for maintenance on public lands nationwide…
Colorado Receives $41.6 Million to Address Opioid Crisis
“We know access to affordable treatment in their community gives Coloradans the best chance for recovery, particularly during these challenging times…”
Thousands of Colorado Students Remain Disconnected from School
“But now we have entered a new school year. We still have much work to do to close this digital divide….”
Veteran’s Appendectomy Launches Excruciating Battle Over the Bill
This article first appeared on the Kaiser Health News website, on August 25, 2020 In late August 2019, Shannon Harness awoke to serious pain in READ MORE
Governor Eager for Schools to Reopen, But Half of Colorado Students will be Online
It’s not clear when students learning at home might get back in the classroom or whether students now in the classroom will stay there…
VA Partnering with OnStar to Provide Suicide Prevention Services
Suicide prevention is a top priority and VA has made great strides in veteran suicide prevention, especially in crisis intervention…
LETTER: Trump’s Disastrous Response
Taiwan, just 81 miles from China, had far less warning than we did. But they acted sensibly … so their outcomes were far better: of 23 million people they had only 487 cases, 7 deaths…
Colorado Health Department Publishes the Latest COVID Data
“This hospitalization data is another example of how historical inequities negatively impact health outcomes. That fact is especially apparent during emergencies like the pandemic…”
Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership to Sponsor Unique ‘Breakfast’ Fundraiser
What is a ‘Breakfast IN a Balloon’, you may ask? On September 3, the launch of a short video, Breakfast IN a Balloon, will explain this year’s Breakfast Event, Pandemic Version…
EDITORIAL: San Juan Basin Public Health Makes a Request, Part Three
To put Commissioner Schaaf’s comments in some perspective, San Juan Basin Public Health has an annual budget of over $6 million, and is charged with serving 56,000 people in La Plata County and 14,000 people in Archuleta County…
Jitters, Optimism, as Colorado Students Head Back to School
“I’m tired, first of all. My stomach was hurting and also… Oh, I’m feeling better now,” he said. “Also, I’m just nervous….”
Elks Foundation Announces 2021 ‘Most Valuable Student’ Scholarship Competition
Applications are available online now. For complete details and to access the application, students should visit enf.elks.org/mvs…
EDITORIAL: San Juan Basin Public Health Makes a Request, Part One
Some of the $1.6 million will be covered by various state and private grants and donations, but about $786,752 of the unexpected COVID costs will need to be covered by… the two county governments?…
EDITORIAL: Archuleta Schools Release ‘Re-opening’ Plans for 2020-2021
“We recognize that there will be families and staff that are thrilled with our decision to return to school in-person through our hybrid/blended model of instruction… and there will also be those that will be disappointed we are not starting fully online…”