Colorado's Refugees: A New Beginning
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Since 1980, more than 57,000 people from at least 115 countries have resettled in this state, most of whom came from Iraq, Burma, and Afghanistan.
Read MoreMarijuana Moms
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Cannabis use among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers is on the rise. Health officials warn of possible risks to babies.
Read MoreHow eliminating federal funding for public broadcasting would harm Colorado
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At just $1.35 per citizen annually per year, or .01 percent of the federal budget, public broadcasting is one of America’s best investments – and benefits all Coloradans.
Read MoreTimeline: The Long Road To #NoDAPL
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The Dakota Access Pipeline caught the world's attention in August 2016, when Native Americans and allies from across the world flocked to a remote grassy field to protest the 1,200-mile project.
Read MoreLawmakers take first step to ease testing burden for young English language learners
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State lawmakers from both political parties are seeking to undo a controversial State Board of Education decision that called for schools to test thousands of Colorado’s youngest students in English — a language they are still learning.
Read MoreHow storytelling is giving voice to a small part of the early childhood workforce — men
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In their own words, the men described the journeys that led them to work in the early childhood field — as teachers, counselors, coaches and administrators.
Read MoreColorado could be at the forefront in cutting back on early childhood suspensions and expulsions. Here’s how.
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Legislation introduced this week would limit out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Colorado children in state-funded preschool programs and early elementary school.
Read MoreDan McMinimee out as Jeffco superintendent, ending awkward period after board vote to search for replacement
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Dan McMinimee has stepped down as superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools effective immediately, but will take an advisory role through the end of his contract, the district announced Thursday.
Read MoreDear Mr. President: Immigrant students in Denver tweet to Trump about why their families make America great
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Immigrant students in Denver tweet to Trump about why their families make America great
Read More'Standing in the Gap' Screening Shows Re-Segregation in Denver Schools
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Latino students in Denver Public Schools are arguably more segregated today in predominantly Latino schools than black students were before federally mandated busing. A new Rocky Mountain PBS documentary series explores the issues.
Read MoreBlack Infants in Colorado Die at a Rate Three Times that of White Infants
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The infant mortality rate is one of the most closely observed indicators of the health of any community, or even of nations. It measures the number of infants who die before their first birthday for every 1,000 live births.
Read MoreStories of Addiction
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Our "Insight" team interviews four Coloradans who have been affected by the nation's opioid-abuse epidemic. Watch the full piece "Opioid Babies" Thursday, February 16 at 7pm.
Read MoreFor Jeffco students with special needs enrolled at schools slated for closure, more questions than answers
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Students with special needs enrolled in programs at five Jeffco schools recommended for closure face additional uncertainty about where they might end up going to school next year.
Read MoreGardner votes to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary, Bennet votes no
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Colorado’s U.S. senators split their votes along party lines Tuesday in the historic vote confirming billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary.
Read MoreDisadvantaged students more likely to be impacted by Jeffco school closures
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Disadvantaged students more likely to be impacted by Jeffco school closures
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