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As Colorado communities around the state continue to confront different economic challenges, certain communities demonstrate a resiliency that others do not. While some communities bounce back quickly from downturns, others lag behind and sometimes never completely recover. A comprehensive, statewide analysis of factors that affect a community's resiliency is important because it will allow stakeholders to assist struggling communities better, while...

"A history of the Denver neighborhood known as the Holly and the controversial anti-gang activist Terrance Roberts"--

The Colorado Building Blocks provide guidance for families, early care and education providers and administrators on what children should know and be able to do as they enter kindergarten. They are intended to be used in conjunction with the Colorado P-12 Academic standards. They are intended to be inclusive of all children -- children who are English language learners, children with special health care needs, children who are at risk, children with...

A career pathway is a series of connected education and training programs, work experiences, and student support services that enables individuals to secure a job or advance in a demand industry or occupation. Career pathways must emerge out of two ongoing conversations: one with employers in the target industry, and one with the education and training institutions ultimately responsible for their development and implementation.