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  • ‘It's been such a gift for me.' Apps help schools and families overcome language barriers

    Yesenia Robles

    March 13, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    The ReachWell app helps break down language barriers by allowing teachers to text in English and parents to receive messages in their own language. Translation apps like ReachWell allow parents to be more engaged in their child’s education. The app is currently used in several school districts and is also beginning to partner with emergency service agencies to provide alerts in other languages besides English.

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  • More Colorado students are eating school meals now that they're free. The state might cut back.

    Yesenia Robles

    March 05, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    After Colorado limited tax deductions for high earners to help fund free school meals, participation in breakfast programs rose 35 percent, while schools saw participation in lunch programs increase by 31 percent. However, the tax changes did not provide enough revenue to fully cover the cost of the free meals, and lawmakers are now considering whether to limit eligibility for the free meals.

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  • Funding to help Spanish-speaking child care providers get licensed in Colorado set to end

    Yesenia Robles

    January 25, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    The Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s bilingual support team helps guide Spanish-speaking residents through the process of applying for a child care license, providing resources and training materials in applicants’ native language. The team is currently working with 69 professionals who are already licensed as well as 25 Spanish speakers in the midst of the application process.

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