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Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

Melanie Asmar is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Colorado.

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Colorado pays generously for homeschool enrichment

Apr 15, 2026

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Colorado pays generously for homeschool enrichment

Funding cuts and stricter rules could be coming as state lawmakers plan legislation that would halve how much the state pays for many homeschool enrichment programs.

Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado
Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

What happened when this Colorado teacher ditched screens

Apr 9, 2026

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What happened when this Colorado teacher ditched screens

"All of this is more work," said Leadville teacher Dylan Kane. But he hasn't brought the screens back.

Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado
Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

Program teaches teens about risks of gun ownership

Apr 6, 2026

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Program teaches teens about risks of gun ownership

The teens participated in a paid spring break program that aims to raise awareness about the dangers of having a gun.

Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado
Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

Sheridan teachers go on strike

Apr 2, 2026

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Sheridan teachers go on strike

Teachers in the tiny Sheridan School District south of Denver have been working without a contract all school year. Plus, Colorado lawmakers advance a bill that would require schools to share their plans for at-risk students.

Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado
Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

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