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Out-of-school suspensions are happening more frequently in Colorado. That can lead to long-term problems for the students punished by being removed from the classroom. So what鈥檚 behind the increase 鈥� and what might help reduce the number of suspensions? We examine those questions on today's In the NoCo.

Earlier this summer, the Denver school board unanimously approved a new policy for when and how it would close schools to address declining enrollment. However, concerns from Superintendent Alex Marrero forced the board to revise it this month. Chalkbeat Colorado reporter Melanie Asmar said some of the changes are intended to make the process smoother for administrators, but not necessarily communities the schools are serving.

Black students in Denver Public Schools make up about 14% of the district's student population, yet data shows there hasn't been much progress on improving their experiences in the classroom. The district has been working to change that. Chalkbeat Colorado reporter Melanie Asmar joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more details on those efforts.

Young people in Summit County say they need more indoor spaces to hang out in and feel safe. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC鈥檚 Leigh Paterson tells us more about what these students want and why their requests are important.

Housing insecurity and homelessness are hitting young people hard in Northern Colorado. KUNC鈥檚 new series, 鈥淯nseen but Everywhere,鈥� examines the problem. Today on In The NoCo, we hear from the reporters who spent time with young people struggling to stay housed.

Nearly half of all college students nationwide said they struggle to pay utilities or rent while also managing medical, grocery and transportation bills. Thousands of college students succumb to these challenges every semester.

Aurora Public Schools was one of the few school districts that saw an increase in enrollment this fall compared to last year.

Students who miss 10% of school days are known as chronically absent. The problem can lead kids down a precarious path and it鈥檚 a big issue in Colorado. Reporter and senior editor Leigh Paterson tells us what some schools are doing about it.

We鈥檙e talking a lot more these days about what it means to be neurodivergent. Temple Grandin is an animal scientist, author and advocate. She鈥檚 also autistic and has a lot to say about how we can support neurodivergent thinkers. She joins In The NoCo today to discuss her new book and more.

Colorado restaurants are struggling with steep inflation and a shrinking workforce. Today on In The NoCo we learn how that鈥檚 affecting your favorite eateries and how one program is connecting hungry restaurants with new workers.