Education

Local News

Youth screened regularly for vision, hearing. What about mental health?

A record number of Coloradans died by suicide in 2017

March 10, 2019

Local News

Animas High School co-founder honored in Denver

Jesse Hutt named Charter School Advocate of the Year

March 3, 2019

Local News

Suicide survivor finds healing in art at Ignacio community center

‘It’s a safe place to talk. It’s a safe place to create’

February 15, 2019

Regional News

Denver teachers strike for 2nd day

Negotiations to resume

February 12, 2019

Regional News

Denver teachers prepare to strike over pay dispute

The teachers union and Denver Public Schools met Saturday in an attempt to reach a new contract after more than…

February 10, 2019

Pine River Times news

Why are vaccination rates for children lagging in Southwest Colorado?

$55 million in hospital costs were related to preventable disease in 2017

February 10, 2019

Local News

Principal Jason Wayman resigning from Montezuma-Cortez High

Cortez native credited with helping to improve graduation rate

February 9, 2019

Local News

Principal Jason Wayman resigning from Montezuma-Cortez High

Cortez native credited with helping to improve graduation rate

February 8, 2019

Regional News

Denver school leaders, teachers negotiate to avoid strike

Both sides are scheduled to meet Friday evening to discuss how much teachers should be paid, both in base pay…

February 8, 2019

Local News

Why are vaccination rates for children lagging in Southwest Colorado?

$55 million in hospital costs were related to preventable disease in 2017

February 7, 2019

Local News

Hope Montezuma offers support films for young people

Upcoming movies focus on anxiety, discipline

February 6, 2019

Local News

Colorado teen vaping trends a concern, state officials say

Study shows misconceptions, high use in state youths

February 3, 2019

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez honor society plans blood drive

Donation shortage reported throughout country

January 25, 2019

Local News

Colorado public school enrollment exceeds 911,000 statewide

The agency says 1,256 more preschool through 12th-grade students were counted in October 2018 than the previous year for a…

January 24, 2019

Regional News

Denver teachers voting on strike after contract talks fail

KDVR-TV reports talks ended Friday about 90 minutes before the midnight deadline. Members of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association will…

January 19, 2019

Health

Durango fourth-grader dispels myths about diabetes

The disease is on the rise nationally

January 19, 2019

Regional News

Colorado’s top education officials support full-day kindergarten proposal

Polis says he can pay for it without cutting other programs

January 18, 2019

Local News

Montezuma County grad rates exceed state average

Graduation rates on the rise, according to Colorado Department of Education

January 18, 2019

Local News

Friends group for Canyons monument offers events

Learn printmaking, or volunteer on projects

January 15, 2019

Local News

In-state tuition at Fort Lewis College could freeze next year

Governor aims for $121 million boost to higher education

January 15, 2019

Local News

Durango schools would reap windfall from all-day kindergarten funding

State financing would return $1.35 million to district’s coffers

January 15, 2019

Local News

Child care shortage deepens in La Plata County

Parents disagree with closure of Children’s World

January 13, 2019

Local News

Animas High School examines two plans for a new home

Teachers, students, families offer input to refine designs

January 13, 2019

Local News

It’s official: Mancos school playground open for use

School district opens playground, is roofing gym lobby and framing athletic quarters

January 8, 2019