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Letters to the Editor


LTE: Longmont’s conflicts of interest policy is too weak

LTE: Longmont’s conflicts of interest policy is too weak

City council needs to adopt stronger regulations in the municipal code to address conflicts of interest on council and boards and commissions.
LTE: It's time to learn more about composting

LTE: It's time to learn more about composting

We now have new composting guidelines for all of Boulder County
LTE: Elevate society's view of early childhood

LTE: Elevate society's view of early childhood

I discovered a hidden gem in the heart of downtown Longmont: lush plants, natural light pouring through large windows; colorful art and photos on walls. . . .
The people of Longmont still care about education and the arts

The people of Longmont still care about education and the arts

Longmont needs a dedicated Center for Arts and Entertainment.
LTE: Our entire community benefits from quality early childhood education

LTE: Our entire community benefits from quality early childhood education

Children who have high-quality early learning programs are more likely to be “kindergarten ready”
LTE: Peace is Possible, One Community at A Time

LTE: Peace is Possible, One Community at A Time

What is Project Peace and Safety?
LTE: What does quality early childhood education look like?

LTE: What does quality early childhood education look like?

Study after study has found that children who attend quality preschool and early learning programs develop significant language and cognitive skills
LTE: Why we must read and talk to our babies

LTE: Why we must read and talk to our babies

A 2019 study found that babies who are read to every day are exposed to 78,000 words each year.
LTE: Is this the future of America?

LTE: Is this the future of America?

This isn’t as American as apple pie.
LTE: Early childhood education is simply out of reach for most Longmont families

LTE: Early childhood education is simply out of reach for most Longmont families

Colorado ranks 3rd as having the least affordable center-based infant care and 4th for the least affordable center-based toddler care in all fifty states