Education

Local News

Photos: Students move in at Fort Lewis College

Josh Luka, left, Kai Finstad, center, and Jesse Prez move into a Fort Lewis College dorm on Friday. The group…

August 26, 2022

Local News

Mountain Middle School’s $4.2 million addition features high-tech and green thinking

Rooftop classroom includes solar panels for shade while feeding building with renewable energy

August 26, 2022

Local News

It’s back to school for hundreds of Durango School District 9-R students

Kindergarten teachers meet with parents to discuss importance of first year

August 23, 2022

Regional News

Colorado has highest pay gap for educators in the U.S.

study says teachers statewide make about 36% less than professionals with similar education

August 23, 2022

Local News

New school year comes with upgrades for Durango students

Security and parking improvements prioritized during summer remodels

August 20, 2022

Local News

Ascent appeals Durango 9-R’s denial of charter school application

Classical academy says review process was unfair; review hearing set for Sept. 14

August 15, 2022

Local News

More Fort Lewis College students seek housing on campus – a reflection of high rents in town

working with hotel, apartment complex to provide living space

August 10, 2022

Local News

Nursing program coming to Fort Lewis College in 2023

Skyhawk Hall to be renovated to resemble mock hospital rooms

August 6, 2022

New Mexico

Teachers: To make extended learning work, first help students get to school

Lawmakers hear from educators on classroom time limitations and absences

August 2, 2022

Local News

Nonprofit offers alternative teaching programs to increase educator retention

state law allows for a stipend up to $22,000 for teacher trainees

July 16, 2022

Local News

Fort Lewis College offers scholarships to those majoring in public health

is one of five institutions to receive funding from Colorado Housing and Financial Authority

July 15, 2022

Local News

Durango School District upgrades campus entryways for safety

Vestibules designed to improve security and eliminate distractions

July 12, 2022

Local News

Nonprofit sees trade school as key to building Pagosa Springs’ economy

has high demand for labor as it balances housing and workforce issues

July 11, 2022

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board closes Manaugh, delays closure of Pleasant View

would give Pleasant View community time to develop a charter school

June 30, 2022

Local News

Durango School District 9-R student achievement scores improve

Students show growth in reading and math in 2021-22

June 29, 2022

Local News

Durango High School career innovation center to break ground in September

student plays crucial role in building’s development

June 27, 2022

Local News

Hundreds of students will have access to free lunches this summer in Durango

Durango School District 9-R coordinates with U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fight food insecurity

June 21, 2022

Education

Ascent Classical Academy responds to denial of charter school application

believes Durango School District 9-R didn’t give a fair review

June 17, 2022

Local News

Durango School District 9-R denies Ascent charter application

of Education cites numerous concerns with plan, lack of local interest

June 14, 2022

Education

Durango School District 9-R reveals new graduation plan

a year of development, Portrait of a Graduate will launch this fall

June 9, 2022

Local News

Popular Durango High School teacher retires after 31 years

Students say Dale Garland taught them how to be successful in and out of the classroom

June 5, 2022

Local News

Relocation of Pueblo Community College campus to DHS not promoting student outcomes, school district says

Superintendent does not believe program is reaching its potential

June 2, 2022

Local News

Miller Middle School designs emphasize outdoor learning spaces

Building on track to open for 2024-25 school year

June 2, 2022

Local News

Residents speak for, against Ascent Classical Academy Durango

board members to interview charter school representatives Friday

June 1, 2022