Ignacio School District 11-JT

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A state-funded preschool is heading to Ignacio

new early education program is being funded by a nicotine tax

February 21, 2023

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Slow-moving system brings heavy snow to La Plata County, closing schools

Low-pressure storm brought 6-8 inches to Durango area

February 15, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R looks to fill substitute teacher positions

officials say decrease in the labor pool the reason for decline

December 27, 2022

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Error leads to uncollected $781,000 for Ignacio schools

Plata County did not apply the increased mill levy rate in 2022

December 1, 2022

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Ignacio School District denies Ascent Classical Academy’s application for a charter

Parents from outside the area flooded a meeting, but board members had too many questions and concerns about proposal

November 4, 2022

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Ignacio breaks down key issues with Ascent charter school application

Educators take aim at proposed dress code, perceived lack of cultural sensitivity

October 27, 2022

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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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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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Ignacio School District moving to four-day school week

allows educators to focus on academic development and improving attendance

March 11, 2022

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Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications

marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties

December 22, 2021

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Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph

reports widespread power outages across La Plata County

December 15, 2021

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Students walk out of Ignacio High School to call out racism

Superintendent says protest is a chance to ‘learn some things, and move forward in a good way’

November 20, 2021

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Brunson, Baker, Bulwan elected to Ignacio school board

Candidate said district faces more challenges with COVID-19 pandemic

November 2, 2021

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Ignacio school board candidates asked about hot-button issues, how to improve academics

candidates are competing for two open seats; a fourth person is uncontested

October 13, 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

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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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Ignacio school board candidates address mask policies, critical race theory

candidates in the running for three open seats

September 27, 2021

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Ignacio superintendent heads into school year with high expectations

deKay has worked for the district since 1996. Now he’s in charge

August 26, 2021

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How are schools making up for the pandemic year?

programs helped some students play catch up, and reunite with peers

July 29, 2021

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Longtime Ignacio school superintendent retires

Fuschetto inherited a struggling school district, helped turn it around

June 24, 2021

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Ignacio school board looking for new member after resignation

candidates sign up for open seat

May 5, 2021

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Federal bill seeks to preserve Native American languages

Federal legislation could enhance Ute language education efforts

April 8, 2021

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Two children injured in crash involving school bus

Colorado State Patrol says bus driver cited with careless driving causing injury

March 26, 2021

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Ignacio School District saves taxpayers $345,000

Refinancing bonds possible because of strong financial position

March 24, 2021