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A paraprofessional at Ute Meadows Elementary School in Littleton was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor child abuse after allegedly dragging a developmentally disabled student on the ground. The charges stem from an incident on April 16, when staff witnessed her forcibly grabbing and dragging the student by the arm. She has since been fired from the school.

Large school districts in Colorado and elsewhere face a shortage of permanent superintendents, with declining applicant pools and fewer qualified candidates. High salaries for these roles do not offset challenges like increased demands on schools and divisive politics, leading to shorter tenures for superintendents.

A semitrailer hauling potatoes caught fire on C-470 in Jeffco Tuesday night, leading to roasted potatoes apparently being on the menu.