Charter Schools

Local News

Kiva Montessori granted ‘second chance’ to meet contract conditions

must increase enrollment, present sustainability plans

February 21, 2019

Local News

Asbestos temporarily closes Kiva Montessori school in Cortez

underway for interim location during abatement

November 8, 2018

Local News

For weeks, Kiva students had no permanent classroom

of school understated impact of construction

November 5, 2018

Local News

Before changes, Kiva parents criticized school leadership for over a year

of complaints lead to three recent resignations

October 29, 2018

Local News

Alternative high school gets new campus

charter school offers flexible learning program

October 21, 2018

Local News

Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice

Critics feel state is giving tax money to ‘unaccountable’ charter schools

July 19, 2017

Education

The Juniper School prepares for August opening

Mid-September fundraiser planned for charter school

June 15, 2017

Regional News

Legislature OKs controversial charter school funding bill

Opponents argue it strips local control from school districts

May 10, 2017

Local News

The Liberty School prepares to build its own facility

The private school uses specialized curriculum, teachers and tutors to work with students who have dyslexia, are intellectually gifted or…

November 14, 2016

Local News

Grand opening set for new online charter school

Students enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy schools receive needed materials from the school.Courtesy Connections Academy file Colorado Connections Academy @…

September 12, 2016

Local News

Charter schools’ equal-funding fight clears Senate Education Committee

Durango school district supportive of legislative effort

April 21, 2016

Local News

Liberty School gains accreditation

enable parents to get loans for tuition

April 21, 2016

Regional News

Report: New Mexico charter schools cost more, perform same

The evaluation by staff at New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee warned that charter schools are diluting the amount of funds…

January 18, 2016

Local News

Mountain Middle School, a Durango charter school, and city reach agreement on expansion

Addition of up to 7,000 square feet will house 60 more students

January 6, 2016

Local News

Juniper School in fundraising mode

Durango Herald file photo<br><br>Board members with the Juniper School are raising funds after the charter school did not receive a…

December 15, 2015

Local News

Charter school fails to get grant

of $600,000 raises questions about Juniper’s viability

December 8, 2015

Local News

Students will run board election at Animas High

parent-elected director to be chosen

October 21, 2015

Local News

Liberty School clears hurdle to build

schoolhouse on Western Avenue planned

August 24, 2015

Local News

Juniper School contract set for Tuesday vote

Charter will apply for state grant if it receives approval from board

August 24, 2015

Local News

State board may rule on school expansion

planners, Mountain Middle officials seeking deal

August 17, 2015