“It seems like a very inopportune time to slow down on any kind of testing. And I know, if they could, they would probably not be cutting back…”
Category: Education/Health
CEI and Partners Launch Systemic Supports for Educators
“We are thrilled to support a coalition bringing educator-driven resources to promote connection and relationships during this time of distance and disruption…”
ESSAY: My Quest for COVID Answers
In anticipation of this learning opportunity, I had compiled my list of questions, and was ready to soak in all the knowledge she would share…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Six
“Unfortunately, due to limited local availability of testing, and in addition to previously reported laboratory capacity and supply constraints around the state, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and MRMC will need to temporarily prioritize use of this free public resource….”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Five
“Minimize disruptions to education by facilitating timely responses to COVID-19 through cohorting students and staff when possible, screening for symptomatic individuals, and coordinating closely with local and state public health agencies…”
Pagosa Farmers Market Sells Out Early
We continue to accept SNAP cards and continue to hand out a $20 value of Double up Bucks for the first $20 SNAP purchase, essentially doubling purchasing power…
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Four
“First and foremost, we must do all we can to ensure students, teachers and support staff are safe at school and are not unknowingly transmitting or contracting the virus…”
Colorado Families with School-age Children Begin Receiving Food Benefits
“When used in conjunction with grab-and-go meals, these P-EBT benefits will be a great tool in ensuring Colorado’s children receive healthy meals….”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Three
“Our group members all agree we need to have accurate data and analytics for Archuleta County to base the decisions on, about how to proceed for the school year. After doing some research, one group member found that accurate numbers for our area are unavailable….”
Free SAT, PSAT Tests Offered This Fall for Colorado Highschoolers
“The SAT and ACT are not required for admission into Colorado public colleges and universities next year, but I know many of our students will still want to take a college entrance assessment as another way to demonstrate their accomplishments…”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part Two
“And there’s problems when you don’t go to school, too. And there’s going to be a funding problem, because we’re not going to fund — when they don’t open their schools, we’re not going to fund them…”
EDITORIAL: Pagosa Kids Going Back to School? Part One
This morning, I am reviewing the draft Archuleta School District 50 JT Opening Plan for the 2010-2021 school year…
Colorado Takes First Steps in Regulating PFAS in Water Supplies
“I wish 3M had never invented this class of chemicals. I wish they never sold those rights to DuPont, knowing the health risks…”
OPINION: Addressing Racism is a Mental Health Imperative
For far too long, we have ignored the mental health effects of violence and systemic racism on members of our society…
INTERVIEW: A Colorado Teacher’s Roller-Coaster First Year
“I believe that humans are resilient and teachers are flexible. I believe the world will get to a point where we are OK. Nonetheless, I am nervous about the unknown, I am nervous about the trauma our students are experiencing…”
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part Three
Human life cannot be taken for granted. We truly can’t expect that others will be there for us when we need them the most. We cannot expect that a hospital will even have beds available…
JAMA Editorial Presents New Face Covering Data
Americans are increasingly adopting the use of cloth face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the latest science may convince even more to do so…
Colorado League of Charter Schools Announces New President
We are thrilled to have Dan leading the League through this challenging time. He has a steady hand on fundraising, our legislative agenda and service to our members…”
OPINION: My Dream of True Pagosa Leadership During a Pandemic, Part Two
The US had the luxury of time, to be prepared and ready to act appropriately and rationally. It appears the exact opposite has occurred…