Bob Norris
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Bob Norris: Childcare — the logic for public support (guest opinion) (opens the original)
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In the 1950s I had two newspaper routes, the Joliet, Illinois paper and the Chicago papers. Passing papers before and after school was easy, collecting the money, about 40 cents a week, was more work. But as a result, I talked to the adults in the neighborhood and knew a lot about who stayed at home and who worked and what the working person did for a living. Parents working as a teachers etc. were able to provide a home, a car and food that made for a comfortable life for the children and the r
Bob Norris: High cost of quality childcare hurts Boulder County families (guest opinion) (opens the original)
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The increasingly unaffordable cost of quality childcare has become a detriment to our entire community, particularly for our low-income families. For many working parents, the high cost of care creates an insurmountable barrier to financial stability and employment. The challenge in obtaining accessible childcare directly contributes to the cycles of generational poverty we observe across Boulder County. We are fortunate in Longmont to have the Wild Plum Center, an organization offering Head Sta
Bob Norris: Motus Theater tells the stories that can change people’s minds (guest opinion) (opens the original)
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Data helps us understand the scope of an issue. Stories help us understand what that issue means in human terms, how it affects individuals, families, and communities. When we hear many stories, we gain a deeper understanding of one another. As the saying goes, “Storytelling is at the heart of what makes us human.” How a story is told matters. Sharing one’s own story can be deeply meaningful for the storyteller while inviting audiences to see the world through someone else’s eyes. That is why Mo
Bob Norris: Why childcare matters to Boulder County (guest opinion) (opens the original)
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As awareness grows about the importance of early childhood care and education, families are facing an increasingly difficult challenge: finding childcare that is both affordable and accessible. We often hear about childcare providers closing their doors, and those challenges are real. Yet I remain optimistic because Boulder County is fortunate to have many dedicated, high-quality childcare providers serving children and families every day. Most people think of a childcare center as a place where
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