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Colorado schools got nearly $2 billion in COVID aid. Now the money is ending and districts face tough budget decisions.
Nearly $2 billion in federal aid flowed into Colorado school districts’ coffers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and, with that money, they expanded tutoring for children, started after-school and summer programs and increased mental health services. But that temporary funding is drying up and if districts haven’t...
FBI Denver to host teen academy in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On July 25, FBI Denver will host its FBI Teen Academy for rising high school freshmen through seniors in Grand Junction. The one-day program will allow high school students to get a deeper look into the FBI. Students will see several presentations on topics including terrorism, SWAT, cyber crime and the day-to-day operations of an FBI office. Students will also have a chance to learn from special agents, intelligence analysts and other professional staff about investigative tactics like gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
To help migrant students, Westminster created a summer program for English language learners
WESTMINSTER | During the last week of summer school in Westminster, about 19 kids practiced forming English sentences that described pictures displayed on a smartboard at the front of the class. “I see kids playing fútbol,” one child, Mathias, said about a photo of a group of older kids playing...
District 6 Students Enjoy Educational Trip to Denver Aquarium
Students from the Greeley-Evans School District 6 Gifted and Talented summer camp went on an educational trip to the Denver Aquarium. Cavanaugh from S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy enjoyed petting stingrays but made sure not to touch their tails. David also from S. Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy loved the flash flood area and petting a horseshoe crab. Benjamin from Scott Elementary had fun with the stingrays and experiencing the waterfall. All students enjoyed learning about oceans and rivers during the trip. The District 6 is proud of the students' learning experiences and looks forward to more opportunities for them. #WeAreDistrict6 #ImDistrict6.
Beloved Teacher Retires After 53 Years
Teacher Cheryl Beckwith beamed beneath her gingham bonnet, encircled by 25 fourth graders in straw hats, aprons, and other Colorado-prairie garb. Her William “Bill” Roberts students “were learning by doing—the way it should be,” she says, as the children fed goats on their field trip to the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora. They chopped vegetables in the sod house, took a wagon ride to the creek, and constructed mini teepees in the style of the Cheyenne.
Wyndham Clark’s Education Journey: From High School to PGA Tour Success
Wyndham Clark’s journey to becoming a professional golfer began long before he turned pro in 2017. Born in Denver, Colorado, Clark’s early years were marked by a strong commitment to both academics and athletics. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 172 pounds, he possessed the physical attributes...
Discover the Best Daycare in Boulder County: Treehouse Learning
Choosing the right daycare is a crucial decision for any parent. In Boulder County, Treehouse Learning stands out as a beacon of quality early childhood education. Located in the serene Indian Peaks neighborhood of Lafayette, our facility is designed with children and families in mind, providing a nurturing and engaging environment.
NMI's Kevin Bautista and USC MPA team win top award for advising Denver-based nonprofit
THE University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy recently announced that a team of recent graduates from its top-ranked Master of Public Administration program has been awarded the John Randolph and Dora Haynes Foundation Recognition Award for Outstanding Performance. This prestigious honor is the top award for capstone projects from the USC Price School’s MPA and Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management programs.
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