education
Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across U.S.
Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They’re now opting to homeschool their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes. The specific reasons vary widely. Some families who spoke with The Associated Press have children with special educational […]
Colorado marijuana tax hike proposal to support education loses teacher’s union support
A group pushing to raise taxes on recreational marijuana to fund after-school programs for impoverished students lost the support of Colorado’s teacher’s union but officials behind the initiative say they’re unconcerned.
New Colorado law expands access to medical cannabis in schools
Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday signed a new law expanding access to and use of cannabis-based medicine in schools, a step he called overdue.
Majoring in marijuana? That soon could be common as universities adapt to a growth industry.
Want practical experience growing marijuana, but have no idea how to get a plant? Or just not comfortable growing cannabis at home? Try stinging nettle, which is a plant that’s distantly related to cannabis and has similar growth patterns. That’s just one of many workarounds Dana Milstein had to learn as she developed curriculum for […]
Several middle-school students in Adams County sickened by cannabis candy, officials say
Several middles school students in Adams County became ill Monday afternoon after taking marijuana-infused candies, school officials said.
Police arrest 2 Bay Area men suspected of selling marijuana to high school students in Marin
Police arrested two men on allegations they conspired to sell marijuana to high school students in Novato. Diego Armando Kane-Sorto, 19, of Petaluma and Miguel Moises Hernandez, 22, of Richmond were also booked on suspicion of contributing to the delinquency of minors, violating probation and other counts. They remained in custody Thursday at the Marin […]
More than 80% of Denver teens say they don’t use marijuana
The majority of teenagers living in Denver are not using marijuana, according to new survey data compiled by the city. Of the teens who do, the number of daily users has increased slightly. City officials surveyed 537 teens in Denver in 2019 to assess the effectiveness of the High Costs youth marijuana prevention program and […]
You’ll soon be able to earn a degree in cannabis from a Colorado university
Colorado State University-Pueblo received state approval Friday for the state’s first cannabis-related degree program, to be launched this fall.
Colorado State University to open new cannabinoid research center
Colorado State University is planning to open a new research center dedicated to studying cannabinoids this spring, thanks to a $1.5 million donation.
More edible pot among Colorado teen users, study says
Some teenagers in Colorado, where marijuana is legal for adults, are shifting away from smoking in favor of edible cannabis products, a medical study released Monday shows.