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Getting ready for back to school season? As schools reopen for the academic year, we hope these stories, resources, and essays help students, teachers, and parents have a smoother transition.

Denver Public Schools has enrolled more than 3,000 newcomer students since July. Our district is determined to meet the moment.

While many other professions have shifted to paid internships or apprenticeships, student teaching continues to be largely unpaid.

My work made me realize what I was missing as a Black woman.

Students need a space where they feel safe enough to focus with confidence.

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