Melanie Asmar is a journalist at Chalkbeat Colorado. She focuses on the education system, school safety, and various social issues related to education, particularly within Colorado and Denver. Her work has been featured in numerous outlets, including The New York Times, The Colorado Sun, and Colorado Public Radio.
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Melanie Asmar’s coverage predominantly focuses on local education, government & politics within Denver and Colorado. She covers news about school board elections, superintendent evaluations, and educational policy.
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West High School is one of the Denver schools that will benefit if voters pass a $975 million bond measure.
By: Melanie Asmar
Five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school would close if the Denver school board accepts a recommendation made by Superintendent
By: Melanie Asmar
Superintendent Alex Marrero last week recommended closing 10 schools to address declining enrollment in Denver Public Schools.
The move is meant to address declining enrollment.
By: Melanie Asmar
Fewer Denver students from low-income families are meeting state expectations in reading and writing now than before the pandemic.
By: Melanie Asmar, Jimena Peck
The Colorado Department of Education has set five “wildly important goals."
By: Melanie Asmar
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Denver Public Schools' school choice application window, commonly known as Round 1, will open on Jan. 15.
Public comment will be divided into two parts: one in which speakers can only talk about agenda items and another in which they can talk about anything.
By: Melanie Asmar
Chalkbeat Colorado's 2025 Legislative Preview on Mon., Jan. 6, 2024 at 12 P.M. MT.
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