Tag: grant funding
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Loss of grants leaves lingering effects
A recent report from the director of academic services for the Woodland Park School District highlighted the lingering effects of the loss of mental health-related state grant funding for students as well as staff. “The teachers are tired and seeing more behavioral events in classes,” said Karen Hamlow, speaking Dec. 17 during an informal school…
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Multiple El Paso County schools approved for BEST grant funding
Multiple El Paso County schools will benefit from this year’s round of grant awards from the Colorado Department of Education’s annual Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) program. School districts Harrison D-2, Widefield D-3 and Peyton School District 23-JT, along with the charter Mountain Song Community School, are among the 14 recipients for the state grant…
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CSFD warns that mental health response team could run out of funding next year
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is raising alarms that the city’s mental health response program could end next summer after losing funding from a state grant. Thursday, during the City Council’s work session on the 2025 budget, the fire chief and deputy chief were questioned by the council about the precarious state of the city’s…
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Atlas Prep School pantry still bringing food to community, opportunities to students
Atlas Preparatory school’s approach to instruction is built upon three pillars: education, character and community. For more than 10 years now, the charter school’s guiding pillars, through its students, have been exemplified through its food pantry program. The pantry, located at the Atlas Middle School in southeastern Colorado Springs, is open every Friday to community…