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    Voters to decide on free meals for public school students

    By Diana Diaz and Kayla Kaufman
    Youth Correspondents

    It’s that time again! Ballots are out and many decisions are being made. One ballot measure to highlight is Colorado Proposition FF, which aims to provide school meals free-of-charge to all public school students, by limiting tax deductions for individuals whose… read more →

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    State promotes financial literacy in schools

    Money talks and so do kids. So, financial experts agree that it’s time to talk to kids about money.

    As more research arises indicating a growing need for financial education, more schools are adopting financial literacy standards. In an October 2020 study published in the Economics of Education Review, researchers… read more →

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    ‘Gender toolkit’ addresses inclusion confusion at RFSD

    Rumors of an anti-LGBTQIA+ protest at the Sept. 28 Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) board meeting never came to fruition. What happened instead was a standing-room-only crowd, respectfully listening and contributing to public feedback on the district’s presentation of their “Toolkit for Supporting Transgender & Gender Expansive/Nonconforming Students.”
    Known… read more →

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    RFSD seeks guest teachers

    In January, when Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) students returned to classes after winter break, one school came very close to sending students home for the day. The reason? They had more teachers out due to illness than could be covered by substitute or guest teachers.

    Lisa Beuning, RFSD guest… read more →

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    Test results require a closer look

    On Sept. 1, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) posted school and district results from 2021 statewide assessments, including the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments in English language arts and math. The CDE also posted PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and SAT results.

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    Youth Journalism Program now receiving applications

    The Sopris Sun is proud to present the Future of Journalism Youth Incubation Program, free to all local high schoolers with interest in the industry. From ethics, to interviewing, to photography, cartooning and more.

    The course will run on Wednesdays in Carbondale from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Sept.… read more →

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    Painting for Pride

    Walking past the Carbondale Recreation Center, you will notice a colorful addition to the sidewalk, a Pride flag, courtesy of Carbondale resident and Basalt High School (BHS) senior Hannah Miller.
    It is part of Miller’s Capstone project, a high school graduation requirement for students in the Roaring Fork School… read more →

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    It takes a valley

    United States history details are explained to in-person learners by Roaring Fork High School social studies teacher Mitch Foss. Photo by Roberta McGowan.

    RE-1’s high schools are joining forces to find solutions to the roller coaster ride students face navigating their fluctuating learning environments.

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