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A survey from the Colorado Education Association — the largest educator’s union in the state, representing more than 39,000 educators — found that 67% of their members have considered leaving the field since the COVID-19 pandemic flipped education on its head. “Of course we don’t expect that many people to retire or resign, but it is a red flag and a warning sign that teachers are feeling stressed, stretched and burnt out,” said Amie Baca-Oehlert, the union’s president. “This past year, many have decided, was one of the hardest they’ve ever experienced.” Sarah Klaiber, an elementary school teacher who has taught in the Denver metro area for nine years, said the career has always come with challenges: kids with behavioral issues, communicating with parents and working in a highstress environment for relatively low pay. Klaiber felt equipped to deal with those challenges, but things reached a breaking point when COVID-19 hit in 2020. “I don’t think that most teachers, including myself, have gotten the support Skyview’s Jamiel Ciaravino, center, advances the ball through Brighton defenders, including Jose Serrano, right, and Terrin that they need from parents and adminPHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY Lewis, during the first half of a non-league game at Brighton High School Aug. 18. The Bulldogs won, 1-0. istrators,” Klaiber said. “I think that administrators, for the most part, are doing their best as well; I just think everyone is very stretched thin and there are a lot of needs in every classroom.” After a year of teaching almost entiredocuments to be shredded. The BY BELEN WARD to help offset costs. The Public ly online, Klaiber said students struggled city also cannot accept freonBWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM Works staff will be on-site to asto return to the traditional classroom, based appliances such as refrigsist with the disposal. where they were expected to sit still, not erators, freezers or air conditionResidents will be allowed to speak out of turn and pay attention for The city of Fort Lupton will ers. eight hours. host its annual Fall Clean-Up Day bring two pickup-sized trucks Some items, such as tires or of items are allowed. Loads can “They’ve lost a level of autonomy Sept. 17 with drop-off at the city electronics, can be dropped off include furniture, cabinets, matthat they had when they were at home,” Public Works Shop, 800 12th St. after paying a fee. The fee for pasKlaiber said. “The fact that we expect A senior drive-by collection will tresses, bicycles, outdoor toys, senger or truck tires is $4 each, carpet, doors, and lawn and yard 8 year olds to sit and be silent for most be scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon $10 for semi tires and $15 for equipment. Branches must be of the day is starting to feel unfair to on Sept. 15. Residents that want larger tires. in five-inch bundles with yard them.” to schedule curbside collections The fees for electronics, comwaste. Metal items and appliMadi Shaheen, a former teacher in the should register by Sept. 13 by puters, CRT TVs, and monitors ances can be dropped off at 1352 Denver area, echoed Klaiber’s concerns calling 303 857-6694. Every year before Thanksgiving, FirstN. United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank provide community are $25 for items under 25 inches, Main St. during the event. and said the blame for kids not performFall Clean-Up day is free to members with food boxes. This will be the program’s 10th consecutive year. Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and Sue Hubert with Change 4classroom Change, $30 for items that are 27-32 inches Residents should not bring residents for most items. A copy ing well in a pandemic-riddled or commercial of a utility bill or driver’s often fell on teachers. another organization that license helps withindustrial the food drive. See more waste, on Page 2. and $50 for items that are larger concrete debris, household hazis required to prove residency. SEE TEACHERS, P9 SEE CLEAN-UP, P3 ardous waste, curbside trash or The city will be taking donations
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