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Lessons on how Colorado’s new free preschool will work

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After Governor Jared Polis signed it into law, four-year-olds in Colorado will be able to attend preschool for free beginning in 2023. However, families will be limited to 10 hours -- which could hamper the schedules of working parents. There are also other questions about how the program will actually work, according to Chalkbeat senior reporter Ann Schimke.