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Books, supplies and homework — children bring these items into the classroom every day. But they may also carry the effects of trauma due to parental neglect, community violence or COVID-19, and teachers are often the first to notice. That’s why Colorado now requires behavioral health training for teachers and for those studying to become one. But one university has already been incorporating trauma-informed practices into their curriculum.
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Most schools in Colorado are back to in-person learning – which, for some students, has meant a return to a routine closer to the pre-pandemic “normal.” But young students who spent a formative year at home are experiencing a more stark adjustment.
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Breakdowns in food supply chain systems are causing shortages in breakfast and lunch programs at schools across the country, including in Colorado.
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After hitting a spike in September, coronavirus cases across the country have been on the decline. Yet Colorado is among several states bucking the trend. Armed with a range of trend charts, state health officials point to a "stubborn plateau.”
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Northern Colorado schools are seeing a noticeable absence of school bus drivers, and this industry is only the latest casualty of the ongoing worker shortage.
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Jesus Jara, the school superintendent in Clark County, Nev., which includes Las Vegas, explained how the district has navigated the pandemic and what it needs from federal lawmakers going forward.
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Reports of active coronavirus outbreaks at Colorado K-12 schools have accelerated in September compared to cases through all of August. Raw public health data released by the state this week and analyzed by KUNC shows outbreaks at 80 schools with 886 cases among students and staff.
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As the COVID-19 delta variant drives case counts to their highest levels in months, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte amplifies misinformation about the effectiveness of masks in schools.
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At schools across the state, everyone from students to administrators are dealing with the statewide rise in COVID-19 cases amid mask debates and a wide range of community vaccination rates.
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Experts largely agree that schools should open to in-person learning this fall, but there’s disagreement on masking policies.