Durango School District 9-R

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Ascent is back, this time with sights set on Ignacio School District

Charter school wants to locate near Durango-La Plata County Airport

October 18, 2022

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Colorado Board of Education denies Ascent’s appeal for Durango charter in 4-3 vote

board members argue pros and cons of 9-R’s decision to reject charter school application

October 18, 2022

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Riverview science teacher shares specs on SOIL Community Garden project

Durango Parks and Recreation marks $25,000 in contributing funds

October 14, 2022

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Needham Elementary School math teacher surprised with $25,000 award

Tiffany Miera recognized for her commitment to educational improvement

October 12, 2022

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Park Elementary celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with cooking activities

Students make blue corn mush while sharing and discussing culture

October 10, 2022

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Move over athletics, Durango High School launches esports

Students compete against other high schools in western Colorado to crown the best gamers

October 7, 2022

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Durango High School welcomes back homecoming parade

featured athletes, marching band, floats and fire engines

October 7, 2022

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Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks

9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’

October 7, 2022

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Dozens of new bike racks being installed across Durango

Bicycle security is meant to promote active transportation

September 23, 2022

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As pandemic recedes, Durango schools recommit to locally grown food sources

Students mark Proud School Meal Day with lunches made from fresh produce

September 21, 2022

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Durango High School’s Impact Career Development Center begins construction

work-based learning environment is expected to be done by fall 2023

September 20, 2022

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As labor market struggles, are more students forgoing college?

Schools put more emphasis on internships and ‘experiential learning’ as a way to test the workforce

September 19, 2022

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Class gives high school students early glimpse of life as a teacher

Durango School District 9-R seeks to improve retention rates among educators

September 13, 2022

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Durango school board hits the road for monthly work sessions

seen as a way to improve outreach and increase community engagement

September 13, 2022

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Ohana Kuleana honors founder before community garden’s closure

Lieb leased the land and allowed gardeners to work it for more than 10 years

September 12, 2022

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How will four-day school weeks affect children’s learning?

Majority of districts in Southwest Colorado have made the switch to improve teacher retention

September 12, 2022

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Florida Mesa Elementary School welcomes Misty the robot

Robotics can help students in special education programs feel more at ease

September 7, 2022

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