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Good morning. This is Melanie Asmar with Chalkbeat Colorado.

Should schools ban cellphones? Students, parents, and teachers have strong feelings on either side. Denver Public Schools is currently considering a recommendation for a bell-to-bell ban for all students ahead of a deadline dictated by state law.

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Bell-to-bell cellphone ban recommended by Denver Public Schools committee

All Colorado school districts must adopt a policy on cell phone use by July 1, per a state law passed last year meant to curb distractions for students.

Colorado’s promising universal FAFSA completion policies

Colorado’s Fund My Future program has helped increase federal student aid completions at 11 high schools.

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