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Zoe Jennings

She really knows how to pick those high earning careers. As both a journalist and a preschool teacher, selling out is a worse fate than being broke for Zoe Jennings. Author of ‘The Word on the Yard: Stories from D.O.C. #166054,’ a humanizing look at life in prison, she hopes to become a writing instructor for students earning their degrees while incarcerated. Zoe enjoys music and the outdoors in her limited free time.

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Unsung Heroes: Community Members Remember Teachers Who Changed Their Lives

September 1, 2021 Like 0 Zoe Jennings

At a time when some teachers can make more money tutoring than teaching, it feels lucky to have a teacher who changed your life.

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Shopping Native On Native Land: 5 Stores In Boulder That Sell Indigenous-made Fashion

August 5, 2021 Like 0 Zoe Jennings

We’ve found a handful of Boulder stores that honor Indigenous people by selling their products. While we’d love to see more - or any - native-owned clothing and apparel companies in the area, we’re in love with buying local and…

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Parasol Patrol: Blocks out the Haters | Summer Faces

June 7, 2021 3 0 Zoe Jennings

Equipped with rainbow parasols, sticker-covered headphones, and a large national volunteer base, Parasol Patrol is invited to events all over to shield children from hateful protests.

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How Popular Is the National Popular Vote?

April 27, 2021 Like 0 Zoe Jennings

The National Popular Vote (NPV) is seen as a more egalitarian way to elect presidents. In the NPV system, each vote would count in the election, regardless of if the voter were in the minority party in their state.

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Time to Bring Back Joy: Summer programs, families prepare for Summer Camps with COVID

March 31, 2021 Like 0 Zoe Jennings

I met Sarah Fils during a hike in Eldorado Canyon State Park. Her two young kids climbed on boulders and ran down the path, enjoying the sunshine. It made me wonder how young children have processed the pandemic. From masked…