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A quiet student finds her voice — and her purpose

Cecilia Chigo’s dream is to stand in front of a classroom and help students feel the same sense of pride and belonging she felt when she picked up a paintbrush as a child. Her story is one of talent, resilience, and powerful community support.

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Starting strong: Why kindergarten readiness matters in Boulder Valley

As funding cuts ripple through early childhood education, one summer program is helping local students enter kindergarten with confidence.

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Calm minds, ready to learn: A therapist’s perspective on school wellness

When therapist, parent, and Impact on Education donor Sarah Ahn toured a Boulder Valley high school Wellness Center and saw students relaxing in the space, she immediately recognized the value.

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Backpacks and bonding: How one mother-son duo give back

Each summer, Julie Knopf and her son Ryan roll up their sleeves to help thousands of Boulder Valley students start school on the right foot.

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Impact on Education welcomes three new board members

We’re proud to announce the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: Brook Brockett, Polly Fields, and Natasha Wright.

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Boulder Valley’s Class of 2025 scholarship winners

This year, we invested $89,210 in talented Boulder Valley students — $37,210 in new scholarships for graduating seniors and $52,000 in renewed support for alumni.

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Centaurus senior Addisu: Future affordable housing engineer

This fall, Centaurus senior Addisu McCormick will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, with the Earl and Barbara Bolton Scholarship bringing him closer to his dream of designing affordable housing.

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32nd Impact Awards recognize excellent educators across Boulder Valley

Nearly 500 educators, administrators, and community members attended the 32nd annual Impact Awards, where educators from across Boulder Valley were recognized for their exceptional impact on education.

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7 Must-Read Books this National Library Week

In honor of National Library Week, Centaurus High School teacher-librarian and Academic Opportunity Fund grantee Shoshannah Turgel recommends books for young adult and adult readers.

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