It’s Back-to-School season in the Mile High City, and Colorado stands at a crossroads of transformation. It’s a time of new beginnings, renewed focus and real conversations about what it means to invest in our communities – economically, emotionally and culturally. This issue spotlights a game-changing moment for Colorado as the National Women’s Soccer League moves ahead with its expansion to Denver. Also making waves is longtime radio personality Nikki Swarn, whose “Therapy Thursday” podcast has redefined how we talk about mental health.  After much controversy and months of discourse, we’ve provided an update on the censure of CU Regent Wanda James, unraveling a story with deep implications for higher education, public leadership and racial politics in Colorado. 

This month’s content dives into the shifting landscape of education, from youth programming to local efforts making sure every student has the tools they need to thrive now and into the future.