Durango School District 9-R

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Durango school board candidates who lost raised more than opponents

total, Building Durango’s Future candidates collected almost $10,000 more than competitors

November 18, 2021

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Annual survey gauges satisfaction with Durango School District 9-R

results indicated most parent respondents are satisfied

November 13, 2021

The Durango Herald

Durango School District rolls out vaccines, testing program

Students can receive pediatric doses at school clinics starting later this week

November 9, 2021

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Voters tap Brown, Petersen and Parmenter to lead Durango School District

Campaign touched on themes of COVID-19 policies, critical race theory, separation of church and state

November 3, 2021

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Durango City Council separates Buckley Park in expectation of buying property

members redrew lines to keep trees and sledding hill as part of park

November 3, 2021

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Hate symbol associated with white supremacy displayed at Durango school board meeting

says she displayed SS Bolts to reflect ‘tyranny’ of governing body

October 29, 2021

The Durango Herald

Lawsuit says Durango school board member held onto seat months after moving out of district

plaintiffs accuse 9-R board of being complicit and denying voters an election

October 28, 2021

Local News

Durango school board candidate gives sermon mentioning ‘separation of church and state,’ or lack thereof

Richard ‘Dean’ Hill also says children come with owner’s manual: The Bible

October 25, 2021

Local News

Durango City Council, fire district meet to improve communication on 9-R school building sale

meetings and transparency planned for future

October 22, 2021

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Durango School District rejects accusations leveled against candidate in board election

Unsigned letter circulates on social media

October 21, 2021

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Residents question what will happen with trees at Buckley Park

of Durango says it won’t know fire district’s needs until development plans are submitted

October 19, 2021

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Durango students harvest 10 pounds of hydroponic lettuce as part of greenhouse class

will be used in Needham Elementary, Escalante Middle School cafeterias

October 16, 2021

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Durango school board candidates face off at forum

Candidates asked about role of board members, and policies around COVID-19

October 15, 2021

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Durango school board candidates weigh in on COVID-19 policies, critical race theory and other topics

candidates in three districts are running for four-year terms

October 11, 2021

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Delta variant is prevalent strain of COVID-19 in Durango area

reports ‘high’ rate of transmission; 48 cases reported in Durango schools

October 8, 2021

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Colorado’s top lawyer focuses on youth behavioral health during Durango visit

Weiser says early intervention can reduce crime, prevent tragic outcomes

October 7, 2021

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Education groups endorse 3 Durango school board candidates

Brown, Rick Petersen and Andrea Parmenter earn nods

October 6, 2021

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League of Women Voters urges residents to vote, participate in upcoming forums

board candidates, statewide ballot issues to be presented

October 5, 2021

Local News

Needham Elementary principal is a product of Durango School District

Accelerated student growth a focus after setbacks brought on by COVID-19 Riley Alderton principal of Needham Elementary School in front…

October 3, 2021

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Can a Lego League rekindle students’ interest in STEM education?

Durango School District 9-R seeks volunteers to put program into action

October 2, 2021

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Mother of five appointed to Durango school board

Katie Stewart wants better teacher pay, more district funding and student equity The Durango school board appointed Katie Stewart to…

September 30, 2021

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CMAS tests show few exceptions to decline in participation, performance

Student test scores fall in Southwest Colorado, but not in every category

September 28, 2021

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Seven candidates vying for three open seats on Durango school board

District dealing with diversity, measuring student progress

September 14, 2021

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Durango School District reports 11 COVID cases, but no outbreak among students

reflect the spread of COVID-19 in La Plata County

September 8, 2021