Adult education

La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Adult education

La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison

November 1, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

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Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

Nonprofit poised to lose 40% of its funding after passage of federal budget bill

July 8, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

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PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students

January 30, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Durango Adult Education Center’s Fast and Curious 5K and 10K races return in August

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Durango Adult Education Center’s Fast and Curious 5K and 10K races return in August

Participants encouraged to register for third annual fun run by Aug. 12

July 31, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

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PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11

March 7, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Durango Adult Education Center raises $3,330 at Fast & Curious fundraiser

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Durango Adult Education Center raises $3,330 at Fast & Curious fundraiser

Organization helps people through economic, social barriers with GED, language programs

June 29, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

‘The possibilities are endless’: Seven walk in Durango’s GED graduation ceremony

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‘The possibilities are endless’: Seven walk in Durango’s GED graduation ceremony

36 have successfully completed program so far this year

June 1, 2023 • Leah Veress — Herald Staff Writer

Adult Education Center in Durango to host 5k and 10k fundraiser

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Adult Education Center in Durango to host 5k and 10k fundraiser

GED, English as second language programs receive up to half of funding from community donations

June 1, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

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Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 18, 2023 • Sarah Mattalian — Herald Staff Writer

No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

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No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

Nonprofit organization recently added computer literacy program to meet needs of its diverse, often dismissed population

December 20, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer