After years of advocating for the right of teachers to remove disruptive students from their classrooms, unions have become allies in an effort to reduce harsh discipline practices.

At Lake County High School in Leadville, a restorative justice approach is keeping kids in school.

Only a fraction of the children who are at increased risk for lead exposure received a recommended blood test, according to state records.

Testing finds lead contamination is still an issue in the city, after years of cleanup and public education.

Stress, inadequate housing and poor nutrition can have lasting impact on kids’ brains.

In theory, access to naloxone, the opioid reversal medication, is as simple as visiting the pharmacy or calling the police. In reality, it’s not quite so easy.

Research shows new risks and challenges for children exposed to toxic waste.

Sexual minority youth are more likely to experience violence and engage in risky behaviors than heterosexual youth, and it can cause disparate health outcomes.

At a time when drug overdose deaths are surging, life-saving treatment is too little and too far for many Coloradans.

The repercussions of Colorado legalizing marijuana are only beginning to be understood through a health disparity lens.