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Good morning. This is Melanie Asmar with Chalkbeat Colorado.
Is a requirement that school board members give 48 hours’ notice to principals before visiting a school a gesture of respect or a hindrance to transparency? That’s what the Denver school board is currently debating. Read more in today’s top story.
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Denver school board debates whether members should give 48 hours’ notice before visiting a school
Some school board members say the 48-hour notice before a school visit is a sign of respect. Others say it can stymie transparency.
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What We’re Reading
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More money per student. So why are schools still cutting?, Colorado Trust for Local News
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