Editor’s note: With school going back in session, this is the first in a three-part series about challenges in low-income schools by Renée Swick-Ziller, a Denver English teacher. Swick-Ziller is a native of Pueblo and a proud alumna of the University of Northern...
Breakfast serves food for thought on women’s issues
On Feb. 23, nearly 200 women – and a handful of intrepid men – gathered at the Denver Scottish Rite Consistory for a morning of camaraderie and stimulating discussion about upcoming legislation affecting women, girls and families. Co-sponsored by CCLP, the 27th Annual...
Conference previews the future of skills training and employment
How do we build career pathways that help workers get the training and experience to advance into good paying jobs? Many in-demand jobs do not require a two- or four-year degree, but most require some kind of post-secondary training. In Colorado, this represents half...