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Good morning! It's Ann Schimke with Chalkbeat Colorado.
Is the fifth time the charm? That’s what proponents of a statewide ballot measure that would raise money for public education are hoping. Read more about Proposition NN from reporter Jason Gonzales.
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Prop NN proponents believe the time is right to raise funding for schools after failed efforts
Prop NN supporters say they have a clear message about why more school funding is needed, and polls show voters are more supportive than in past years.
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Newark Public Schools teachers get creative as wildfire smoke cancels outdoor summer programs
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What We’re Reading
On an Aurora golf course, young caddies learn confidence, communication — and how to handle a paycheck, Colorado Sun
Finding of no discrimination against former Cherry Creek Schools principal upheld, Colorado Politics (Paywall)
Why are so many kindergartners chronically absent? Hechinger Report
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