Equity, and how that plays into school district communications with primarily Spanish-speaking families, became a topic of discussion as the Roaring Fork Schools Board of Education approved the 2021-22 district budget Wednesday night.
Steve Mundinger
Local child and family therapist Kathy Hegberg, M.A., knows that preparing children for kindergarten takes more than learning the alphabet, days of the week and numbers. It also includes paying attention to healthy brain development.
One of the most important developmental jobs in early childhood, according to Kathy, is to learn self-regulation: the ability to manage emotions, thoughts and behaviors effectively. Today we’re speaking with Kathy about FocusedKids, the organization she launched that provides a simple program for schools and families to support a healthy foundation for early brain development and executive function.
Aspen Community Foundation: Please introduce us to FocusedKids.
Colorado is experiencing an unprecedented and deepening housing crisis. With the cost of this basic need steadily climbing in what's already one of the
Fiscally irresponsible Approximately three years ago, I personally emailed every mayor and councilman/trustee in the six municipalities of Garfield County (Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Parachute), and declared that Garfield County commissioners.
Kendall Reiley, the new incoming assistant principal at Crystal River Elementary School.
Aimee Brockman, the incoming principal for Crystal River Elementary School, announced that Kendall Reiley, a teacher for Glenwood Springs Elementary School will be taking the role of assistant principal in the upcoming school year.
A news release from Roaring Fork School District on Thursday, April 29, included an excerpt from a letter Brockman wrote to the CRES community about hiring Reiley.
“Her reflective nature, commitment to continual learning, and ability to find joy in hard work are key strengths that she will bring to the Crystal River Elementary School community,” Brockman wrote.