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Best of the West 2023: Readers Choice
When we say Readers' Choice, we mean readers choose. We left the ballot up to the readers through the weeks-long voting period, and we have the results!
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Overworked, underpaid, under attack: Survey shows Colorado teacher challenges
Colorado educators feel overworked, underpaid, and under attack, and they think students’ education is suffering as a result.
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Colorado’s free preschool application is open. Here’s what you need to know.
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. Chalkbeat answers all your questions about universal preschool. Who's eligible? How many hours do you qualify for? What happens if your child has a disability or you need more hours of care? What if your…
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Greeley Stampede Foundation Scholarships Increase
Since 2001, the Greeley Stampede Foundation has given academic scholarships to graduating Weld County high school seniors to support the events mission to strengthen our community.
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Erie Police SROs present, ‘Teen Substance Abuse and Social Media’
Erie Police School Resource Officers invite caregivers of teens to an informal session to address substance use and social media on Thursday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Erie Police Department.
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Let’s Celebrate What Local Neighborhoods Are Doing to Help Adapt to Climate Change
Combating the effects of climate change is a broad effort that can take many forms locally.
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High-Tech vs High-Touch: The Modern Balancing Act Between Digital Assets and Real Interactive Human Experience
We need to strategize how we capitalize on technological enhancements without losing our human gifts, experiences, and values.
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2023 Is the Year to Make an Impact | Duly Noted
As the New Year kicks into gear, one of our resolutions is to continue making as much an impact in our communities as possible, and we hope you're of the same mind. Here are three vetted organizations we think you…
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Free meals will be offered in most Colorado school districts next year. Is yours one of them?
Many Colorado school districts, including Jeffco, Cherry Creek, Aurora, and Adams 12, plan to offer free school meals to all students starting in the fall of 2023 through a new state program funded with a voter-approved tax measure affecting high…
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The Heroes: Nonprofits
For our penultimate installment in our monthly “Heroes” series, we look to our nonprofits. Our nonprofits are the ones that stare down the darkness without flinching. They understand the pain, the fear, the anger that arises from such heavy topics.…
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