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Gov. Jared Polis just signed Colorado’s next budget into law. Here’s what it does for education.

Gov. Jared Polis just signed Colorado’s next budget into law. Here’s what it does for education.

After a hard year, Colorado schools and universities will get a big boost in the budget Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Monday.
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Scientists: Beavers latest tool to emerge in rebuilding drought-stricken streams

Scientists: Beavers latest tool to emerge in rebuilding drought-stricken streams

Beaver dams trapped water, allowing it to flood wetlands and soak into underground aquifers.
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Scientists at work: Helping endangered sea turtles, one emergency surgery at a time

Scientists at work: Helping endangered sea turtles, one emergency surgery at a time

Saving this one turtle could greatly support the survival of this species.
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Teeth of fallen soldiers hold evidence that foreigners fought alongside ancient Greeks, challenging millennia of military history

Teeth of fallen soldiers hold evidence that foreigners fought alongside ancient Greeks, challenging millennia of military history

Historians use teeth to learn more about the battle.
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You read your mail right. Property values are up in Mesa, Boulder and across Colorado

You read your mail right. Property values are up in Mesa, Boulder and across Colorado

The new assessments mean tax bills will go up next year across the state
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Colorado gov ends mask mandates, allows mask 'suggestions'

Colorado gov ends mask mandates, allows mask 'suggestions'

Vaccinated people can remove masks in outdoor and most indoor settings.
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Ford and BMW invest in Colorado startup to power the next generation of electric cars

Ford and BMW invest in Colorado startup to power the next generation of electric cars

Ford and BMW are betting a Colorado startup holds the secret to a better electric car battery.
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Colorado school finance bill sends more money to students in poverty, English learners

Colorado school finance bill sends more money to students in poverty, English learners

Colorado school districts get $77 million to help students living in poverty or learning English under legislation introduced this week.
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Riding herd on mental health in Colorado ranching country

Riding herd on mental health in Colorado ranching country

The pandemic has led to mental health challenges, including serious stress, anxiety and depression among farmers and ranchers.
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Decline in participation of annual English fluency test prompts need for more analysis

Decline in participation of annual English fluency test prompts need for more analysis

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Chalkbeat Colorado , a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Sign up for its newsletters here: ckbe.
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