Education

Local News

World becomes a classroom for students in Animas High’s Osprey Block courses

week sessions ranged from climbing and river rafting to cultural studies, welding and theater

September 30, 2025

Local News

Durango School District purchases Lightner Apartments for $10 million

35 units to be used as affordable housing for staff, educators

September 29, 2025

Local News

Durango School District to confront ‘misinformation’ at public meeting

of the District event will be a ‘frank, one-hour look at where our schools stand,’ officials say

September 26, 2025

Education

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

students leading way in district’s food recycling program

September 16, 2025

Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

September 11, 2025

Regional News

2,000 skateboards, 7,000 pairs of shoes donated at Navajo Nation Fair

Families lined up for free items, diapers, wipes and school supplies

September 6, 2025

Local News

Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores

outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official

September 3, 2025

Local News

State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

yearlong process, influence from student activism group and bipartisan 7-2 board vote, decision pushed through

September 2, 2025

Local News

Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

September 2, 2025

Education

Peer mentorship program enters second year at Miller Middle School

Everyone Belongs program connects seasoned eighth graders with sixth grade newbies to ensure all students feel welcome

August 30, 2025

Local News

New data show setbacks in chronic absenteeism, daily attendance in Colorado schools

positive trends seen locally, but numbers on the whole ‘moving in the wrong direction,’ says state Department of Education official

August 29, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

800 freshmen settle into dorm life

August 24, 2025

Local News

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

Local News

Back to school 2025: The new and the notable

instated leadership and staff, construction and improvements, amended programs in the making across the area

August 17, 2025

Local News

Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

July 31, 2025

Local News

College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

July 29, 2025

Local News

Elementary achievement scores rise, but gaps remain across Durango schools

and high school scores fall short; ‘testing fatigue’ may be at play

July 25, 2025

Local News

Photos: New football field at Miller Middle School

Construction crews are close to wrapping up work on the Miller Middle School Phase 2 construction project that includes a…

July 24, 2025

Local News

Pueblo Community College investing more in Southwest Colorado campuses

wants to work with local partners to improve hybrid learning and technical training

July 10, 2025

Local News

Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

Nonprofit poised to lose 40% of its funding after passage of federal budget bill

July 8, 2025

Education

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’

July 4, 2025

Tri-Cities

Update: Oak Ridge Fire grows to more than 10,712 acres, is 13% contained

Nation President declares a state of emergency and enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

July 4, 2025

Local News

Amid Trump’s funding threats, Cortez school district looks to remove LGBTQ policy protections

far, no school district has lost money because of policies protecting transgender students

June 10, 2025