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Good morning. This is Melanie Asmar with Chalkbeat Colorado.

Reporter Jason Gonzales met a college student yesterday named Nikya Harrell who came to Denver for the opening of a new residence for students at risk of or already experiencing homelessness. A similar residence in Chicago gave Harrell her own living space for the first time. She had a message for students in similar situations in Denver. Read more in today’s top story.

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One time I fell asleep in the school drop off line. I'm not proud. Fort Collins Country Radio

'I'm still an ambassador for CSU,' president says in Fall Address, Fort Collins Coloradoan (Paywall)

D11 rally calls for transparency as teacher awaits Board decision, KKTV

Elementary school in Lakewood that was closed will now serve as resource space for families, CBS Colorado