Astronomy and space sciences are soaring right now with kids. Keeping them engaged is much harder.
Astronomy is having a moment, but will kids stick around after it passes? Here’s how to encourage STEM engagement.
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Two more Rock Bottoms shutter, leaving one brewpub left in Colorado
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Former aide sues Colorado state Rep. Sheila Lieder, accuses lawmaker of forced campaign work
Former aide Jennifer Chick sued state Rep. Sheila Lieder last week, alleging the Littleton Democrat duped her into working on her political campaign and drove her to quit over vacation plans.
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