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Good morning. This is Melanie Asmar with Chalkbeat Colorado.
Colorado has four state recognition programs aimed at encouraging colleges to better support students. Reporter Jason Gonzales has the rundown on all four — and which colleges have which designations.
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Poudre School District sets timeline for release of school closure plans, formal vote, Fort Collins Coloradoan (Paywall)
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