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Posted inHealth

The number of uninsured Colorado kids has been on the decline. That could change.

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MST on Dec 8, 20227:55 AM MST on Dec 8, 2022

A new report reveals that the number of uninsured Colorado kids has dropped by about 12,000 since 2019. But once the public health emergency ends, hundreds of thousands of kids could lose their coverage.

Posted inEducation

Colorado charter schools performing better than public schools, but serious gaps remain

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MST on Nov 29, 202210:39 AM MST on Nov 29, 2022

A new report indicates charter schools have helped many elementary and middle school kids from low-income families continue learning through the pandemic. But there is more work to do.

Posted inColoradans

A Denver homeless man, known as the keeper of East Colfax, has nothing. But he still creates a Thanksgiving feast to share.

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MST on Nov 24, 20229:40 AM MST on Nov 25, 2022

Tony Jones’ Thanksgiving feast fed about 80 people last year. This year, he’s partnered with local businesses to make six pots of chili.

Posted inClub Q Shooting

Clear spike in anti-trans rhetoric sets stage for violence like Colorado Springs shooting, experts say

by Michael Booth, Erica Breunlin and David Krause 1:10 PM MST on Nov 20, 20224:43 PM MST on Nov 21, 2022

Club Q hosts the kind of all-ages drag shows that have been targeted by anti-LGBTQ protesters, spurred on by conservative media claiming kids are being “groomed”

Posted inEducation

Two-thirds of young Colorado students are behind in math. Gov. Polis, lawmakers could intervene next year.

by Erica Breunlin 11:00 AM MST on Nov 15, 20229:06 AM MST on Nov 16, 2022

A new report highlights students’ struggles to keep up with math skills during the pandemic — which could have far-reaching consequences for both kids and the state’s workforce.

A close up of a kids hand as they eat a school meal
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Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for new school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy

by Erica Breunlin 10:58 PM MST on Nov 8, 20229:37 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

The new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income

Posted inHealth

More than 200,000 Colorado kids could lose Medicaid coverage starting next year, though many remain eligible for government help

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MDT on Nov 1, 20221:56 PM MDT on Nov 1, 2022

State officials are urging families who rely on government health insurance plans to make sure their addresses are up to date and complete their renewal package

Centennial Elementary School first grader Malaysia assembles her hamburger while eating lunch in the school cafeteria in 2021..
Posted inEducation

Proposition FF: Slashing tax breaks for the wealthy would fund program giving all Colorado public school students free meals

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MDT on Oct 12, 20228:11 AM MDT on Oct 12, 2022

The measure would create a new school meals program funded by reducing the state income tax deductions that can be claimed by households that earn more than $300,000 in federal adjusted gross income

Posted inEducation

Superintendent is retiring after Colorado school board president urged parents to search schools for “objectionable material”

by Erica Breunlin 8:46 PM MDT on Oct 6, 20225:17 AM MDT on Oct 7, 2022

Parents and educators in El Paso County’s largest school district are calling for the Academy District 20 board president to resign amid clashes over the role of parents and politics in schools.

Posted inEducation

How can Colorado attract more teachers of color? New report doubles down on need for better pay, mentorship.

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MDT on Oct 3, 20222:28 PM MDT on Oct 3, 2022

The report, authored by a workgroup that lawmakers tasked with exploring teacher diversity, doesn’t unveil any new ideas but hits on strategies long known to be effective.

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