Chalkbeat | Kalyn Belsha “It all has to do with the quality of that care setting…Affluent parents can buy their way into high-quality settings, regardless of the constraints that they face, whereas families that have fewer resources have fewer choices and face very tough decisions.” Kindergarten programs nationwide are reporting decreased attendance since schools reopened…
A Covid-19 Vaccine for Children May Not Arrive Before Fall 2021
The New York Times “In order for us to reopen effectively, we’re going to need vaccines for kids, period.” In the rush to find a suitable vaccine for the novel coronavirus, most of the attention has been on supporting adults and high-risk populations. Since most children are considered at low-risk, the scientific community anticipates that…
Fearing Distance Learning, Many Parents Opt for Preschool Instead of Kindergarten
EdSource | Zaidee Stavely “This whole situation has been pretty anxiety-inducing for her… I felt like consistency was more important than whatever academic benefits there might be from kindergarten.” In response to heightened anxiety in young children, many California parents are choosing to enroll kindergarten-age children in preschool for another year. Read more from EdSource.
Coronavirus has Masked Colorado Students’ Emotions. Teachers are Trying New Ways to Connect.
Colorado Sun | Erica Breunlin “Masks have delayed Carochi’s ability to pick up on how her kids are responding in the classroom since she can’t immediately see their expressions or hear the inflection in their voices, clues that typically guide her in making different decisions or asking different questions.” Since early this year, we have…
P-TEACH Grads Return to Classroom as Apprentice Teachers
St. Vrain Valley School District “Through this experience I get to apply what I’m learning in class and see it actually happen. I am able to see all the behind the scenes work of the classroom, which helps me get a deeper understanding of all of the work that it takes to become a teacher.”…
Lack of Child Care Prevents Moms from getting Drug Treatment in Colorado. Here Comes “RV Honey.”
Chalkbeat Colorado | Erica Meltzer “…offering this complementary curriculum on our RMPBS broadcast channel ensures every child has a place to continue learning.” Governor Polis has announced an expansion to Colorado Classroom: Learn with Me at Home, an education program available on Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting that offers classroom-style lessons in math, literacy, and science….
A Nationwide Divide: Hispanic and Black Students More Likely Than White Students to Start the Year Online
Chalkbeat & Associated Press | Kalyn Belsha, Michael Rubinkam, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee, & Larry Fenn “Students learning from home also will lose reliable access to free or subsidized meals, special education services and other in-person support. While wealthy families may be able to pay private tutors or therapists to fill the gaps, others will go without.” A national study of 677…
The Pandemic Is a ‘Mental Health Crisis’ for Parents
The New York Times | Jessica Grose “Even therapy has been tainted a little in its ability to provide relief… How are we going to help grow and nurture them in this environment, when we’re not even nurturing ourselves?” New research from the American Psychological Association shows that parents are experiencing greater levels of stress…
Colorado Expands Public Television Lessons for Young Children
Chalkbeat Colorado | Erica Meltzer “…offering this complementary curriculum on our RMPBS broadcast channel ensures every child has a place to continue learning.” Governor Polis has announced an expansion to Colorado Classroom: Learn with Me at Home, an education program available on Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting that offers classroom-style lessons in math, literacy, and science….
This Rural Colorado Child Care Center Lost Its Home Because of COVID-19. After Months in Limbo, It Has Another.
Chalkbeat Colorado | Ann Schimke “I’m starting to get really panicked about child care.” For many, the Bent County Early Learning Center was the only accessible child care provider in their rural community. Then, in March, the nursing home-based center was forced to close. Luckily, the center was able to find a new home in…
