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What’s Real and What’s Not? The Truth About Online High School

Colorado has become a hot bed for online education with more students than ever, both in K-12 and higher education, jumping onto a virtual campus for their learning. Fortunately, today’s online high schools are delivering a learning experience equal to―if not better than―what students find in traditional schools. Thanks to technology, research on teaching and learning, and the commitment of educators to help students succeed students are finding cy… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on March 8, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Is Online High School Right for Your Student?

Over the past several years, Colorado families have been the
beneficiary of the growth of online high school options. Colorado
online high schools have proven to be a valuable education choice for
many students and their families who are looking for an alternative to
the traditional school setting, whether because of learning style, life
or family circumstances. For many, virtual high schools have meant the
difference betw… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on February 23, 2010 at 11:55am — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Reveals Eye-Opening Facts for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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Added by Crystal Thomas on February 17, 2010 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Distinguished Colorado Online Educator To Lead Provost Academy

The Executive Director of Colorado’s new public

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Added by Crystal Thomas on February 16, 2010 at 3:47pm — No Comments

SoBiz10 Launches First Social Networking Site for Colorado Small Businesses to Communicate with Customers and Prospects

SoBiz10 recently launched as the first social networking site designed specifically to help merchants communicate with and attract customers and members to keep track of their favorite businesses. The site made its debut with more than 45,000 Colora… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on February 4, 2010 at 9:38am — No Comments

Provost Academy Colorado Hosts Two Open Houses

Provost Academy Colorado, a new public online high school that offers students an individualized learning experience, will host two Open Houses for families interested in learning about the personalized and flexible online education options offered by Provost Academy on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on February 1, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Be Aware of Eating Disorder Warning Signs During Peak Dieting Season

It’s estimated that one-third of Americans made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year. Though these dieting individuals may have healthy intentions, they could be putting themselves at risk for an eating disorder, warns Eating Recovery Center (… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on January 21, 2010 at 3:59pm — No Comments

New Coalition to Lead the Fight for Responsible Regulation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Growers and Caregivers

With Colorado legislators set to convene the sixty-seventh General Assembly, a new coalition—the Sensible Patient and Provider Coalition (SPPC)—has formed to lead the fight for responsible regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries, growers and caregivers. The coalition, made up of Colorado’s leading medic… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on January 18, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

New Online Public School Provides Students New Path to High School Graduation

Colorado students looking for an alternative have a new path to graduation with the launch of Provost Academy Colorado. Provost Academy Colorado is a new tuition free public online high school that delivers personalized learning plans to prepare students for college and the workforce.… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on January 14, 2010 at 10:48am — No Comments

The Faces of Medical Marijuana

They live with cancer, multiple sclerosis, severe digestive and neurological disorders, constant pain and other devastating conditions. For some, allergies prohibit traditional painkillers. For others, traditional western medicine has had no impact – or worse – has actually exacerbated their condition. For each, medical marijuana gives them back their life. They are the faces of medical marijuana. Whether serving as a painkiller, muscle relaxe… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on January 12, 2010 at 11:48am — No Comments

Coalition Applauds Arapahoe County Ruling on Centennial Medical Marijuana Dispensary Case

Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation, the leading coalition of medical marijuana patients, providers and growers supporting responsible regulation of medical marijuana, today voiced its support for the ruling by District Judge Christopher Cross that ba… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on January 8, 2010 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Offers Empowering New Year’s Resolution Alternatives

More than half of dieters end up heavier than before, yet dieting remains one of America’s most popular New Year’s resolutions. Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a licensed and Joint Commission accredited behavioral hospital… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on January 4, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

New Guidelines for Responsible Regulation of Medical Marijuana Businesses

Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation, a coalition of medical marijuana patients, providers and growers supporting responsible regulation of medical marijuana, today released proposed guidelines for regulating medical marijuana dispensary businesses that would protect the commercial enterprises and… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on December 17, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Dieting is America’s Most Dangerous New Year’s Resolution

Dieting is America’s most popular – and most dangerous – New Year’s resolution. A customer poll by time management firm Franklin Covey showed that losing weight was among the top three resolutions made in both 2008 and 2009. For some people, this seemingly harmless activity can trigger an eating disorder, accor… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on December 17, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

CleanLaunch Hires Director of Finance

Continuing to build out its leadership team, CleanLaunch (http://www.cleanlaunch.com), Colorado's clean tech incubator, announced today that it has hired Brewster Boyd as its Director of Finance. As director of finance, Boyd will help recruit qualified prospects to the incubator; assist clients with funding plans and presentations; seek out grants, angels, venture capital firms, and private equity investors suitable for client companies; track business p… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on December 15, 2009 at 9:35am — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Expands Treatment Capacity

Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders, this week announced that it has opened 12 new inpatient and residential beds to help meet an overwhelmi… Continue

Added by Ron Zwerin on December 10, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Poll by Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation Finds Overwhelming Support for Licensed Dispensaries

Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation, a coalition of medical marijuana patients and providers supporting responsible regulation of medical marijuana, today released a statewide poll illustrating that Colorado voters overwhelmingly favor regulating state-licensed dispensaries to serve persons who are suffering from debilitating medical conditions. By a margin of two-to-one, 64 percent of voters said they would approve proposals that would establish state-licensed marijuana dispensaries to… Continue

Added by Matt Brown on December 3, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Holiday Anxieties Can Trigger Relapse for Individuals with Eating Disorders

For most, holiday meals suggest togetherness, tradition and time with family and friends. For someone in recovery from an eating disorder, however, the elevated focus on food can trigger anxiety, stress, and in severe cases, relapse. According to Eating Recovery Center (www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com), a licensed behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders, the key to managing stress around h… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on November 25, 2009 at 2:27pm — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission

By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission‘s national standards for health care quality and safety, Eating Recovery Center (http://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders, has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. “We sought accreditation for our organization because we want to demonstrate our commitment to patients’ safety and… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on November 19, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

The Greater Good Program Launches November 12th Featuring Key Colorado Sustainability Leadership

The Progress Group, a Denver based consulting firm, announces the launch of The Greater Good Program, a comprehensive business development initiative designed to bring triple-bottom-line thinking to entrepreneurial businesses from under-served communities throughout the Front Range. To celebrate the launch, leaders and entrepreneurs from the community will gather for a half-day kick-off event on November 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mi Casa Resource Center at 360 Acoma Street, Den… Continue

Added by Ron Zwerin on November 4, 2009 at 12:33pm — No Comments

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