Melanie Asmar

Melanie Asmar

Bureau Chief, Chalkbeat Colorado

Melanie Asmar covers Denver Public Schools. Write her at masmar@chalkbeat.org.

The new program, which was created by a 2023 state law, combines college classes with on-the-job training.

The nearly $80 million in federal education funds are meant to support teacher training, immigrant students, after-school programs, and more.

Rocky Mountain Prep says it will conduct a nationwide search for its next CEO.

Teachers being hurt on the job is a common yet underreported issue, educators and experts said.

Teachers and school district leaders spoke with Gov. Jared Polis about the impact of the withheld federal education funding.