/tags/children Children en-US Copyright �ʹ���ַ/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-29/some-colorado-schools-use-facial-recognition-software-to-make-students-safer-is-it-also-a-civil-rights-violation A handful of Colorado school districts monitor students by pairing cameras with facial recognition software. And more districts are considering the technology. So is this software a smart security measure or a violation of students’ civil rights? We’ll dig into that debate on today’s In the NoCo. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-29/some-colorado-schools-use-facial-recognition-software-to-make-students-safer-is-it-also-a-civil-rights-violation In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-28/high-cost-of-childcare-in-northern-colorado-comes-with-major-tolls-for-families-communities The rising cost of childcare is a nationwide issue and parents in Northern Colorado are feeling it. Today on In The NoCo, we explore why this essential service comes with such a high price tag. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-28/high-cost-of-childcare-in-northern-colorado-comes-with-major-tolls-for-families-communities In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-14/amid-colorados-childcare-crisis-a-nonprofit-provider-pushes-forward-for-low-and-middle-income-families At the core of the childcare crisis is a lack of workers. It’s a tough job and the pay doesn’t always reflect that, which makes it hard to find staff. Today on In The NoCo, we visit with a nonprofit provider that serves low- and middle-income families to see how it’s trying to address the shortage. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-14/amid-colorados-childcare-crisis-a-nonprofit-provider-pushes-forward-for-low-and-middle-income-families In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-07/a-cyclical-community-issue-how-the-childcare-shortage-is-touching-life-in-northern-colorado Childcare in Northern Colorado is hard to find and there are several factors at play intensifying the shortage here. Today on In The NoCo, we get a better grasp on how the crisis affects families and communities. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-07/a-cyclical-community-issue-how-the-childcare-shortage-is-touching-life-in-northern-colorado In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /news/2023-11-07/runaway-foster-children-fall-through-the-cracks-in-state-with-no-obligation-to-find-them Colorado has “no obligation” to find young people who run away from foster care, and authorities often lose track of them. That's according to a new report requested by Colorado lawmakers following investigative work by The Colorado Sun and 9News. The Colorado Sun's Jennifer Brown joined us to discuss the story. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:49:44 GMT /news/2023-11-07/runaway-foster-children-fall-through-the-cracks-in-state-with-no-obligation-to-find-them Nikole Robinson Carroll /regional-news/2023-05-19/play-for-everybody-how-a-5-year-olds-lemonade-stand-is-building-an-inclusive-park For kids who use wheelchairs, finding a park they can access can be challenging. One Berthoud mom is fundraising to create an inclusive park where everyone can play side by side. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:02:00 GMT /regional-news/2023-05-19/play-for-everybody-how-a-5-year-olds-lemonade-stand-is-building-an-inclusive-park Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-04-11/childrens-book-celebrates-the-cultural-significance-of-indigenous-hair My Powerful Hair, a new book by author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Steph Littlebird, conveys the importance of hair in Native American culture despite the enduring traumas of the federal boarding school era. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:53:11 GMT /regional-news/2023-04-11/childrens-book-celebrates-the-cultural-significance-of-indigenous-hair Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-03-17/lawmakers-want-to-strengthen-child-labor-protections-after-violations-at-a-greeley-meatpacking-plant A new bill would let victims of child labor violations sue for remedies not included in standard workers compensation. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:31:45 GMT /news/2023-03-17/lawmakers-want-to-strengthen-child-labor-protections-after-violations-at-a-greeley-meatpacking-plant Lucas Brady Woods /regional-news/2023-01-06/study-finds-children-are-accessing-edible-cannabis-in-higher-numbers New data reveals a big spike in the number of children getting their hands on edibles like gummies and candies containing THC due to their increased accessibility. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:59:36 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-06/study-finds-children-are-accessing-edible-cannabis-in-higher-numbers Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2022-10-07/mountain-west-has-better-than-average-childhood-obesity-rates-but-officials-still-seek-improvement The Biden administration announced a plan last week to improve the nation’s nutrition and health. Its goals include promoting exercise, improving food access and affordability and decreasing obesity for both adults and children. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:52:43 GMT /regional-news/2022-10-07/mountain-west-has-better-than-average-childhood-obesity-rates-but-officials-still-seek-improvement Will Walkey