When Regan Byrd was 8 years old, she wanted to be a lawyer. This came from growing up in Highlands Ranch, a conservative and predominantly white community — 80% of the population identifies as white according to 2023 census data — where Byrd learned to advocate for herself in response to directly experiencing racism. This […]
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RFSD embarks on journey toward equity and diversity
The quest for equity and diversity has taken center stage in a pivotal moment for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD). With a student body of 60% Latino students, the district confronts significant challenges in fostering an inclusive educational landscape. A resolution passed at the April 10 Board of Education meeting marks the beginning of […]
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Branching Out: Choosing change and complexity
Most of us can look back on life and think, “Yeah, that moment changed me forever.” I’m grateful for those moments, because they reconnected me to the natural world. I say “re” because we’re born connected but capitalism breeds it out. It’s a choice to find our way back. When I was 9, I stepped […]