Schools

Local News

‘Am I foolish?’ Durango teachers reflect on careers as contract talks resume

Mediation begins Monday as educators seek cost-of-living adjustments

June 1, 2025

Local News

Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

October 21, 2024

Local News

What is diversion, and does it work?

workers discuss the importance of preventing youths from facing criminal justice system

November 6, 2023

Regional News

Political and religious influences amplify in some Colorado school board races

Race, racism and LGBTQ issues have dominated forums.

October 19, 2023

New Mexico

New Mexico to offer free meals to all students

Farmington schools prepare for increased food service

April 4, 2023

Regional News

Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

January 23, 2023

Local News

Some La Plata County residents say free school lunches would benefit students and farmers

November ballot initiative would fund nutritious meals for kids statewide

August 17, 2022

Local News

In Durango, life coaching extends to kids

School District 9-R teacher aims to support students and their families

May 20, 2022

Local News

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds

Superintendent to review and update policies related to political activities

April 28, 2022

Local News

Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Libraries program has placed outdoor bookcases at several mobile home communities

April 27, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez leaves superintendent position open

planned to appoint a superintendent for the 2022-23 school year at Tuesday’s meeting

April 20, 2022

Local News

Can the next generation of scientists help solve our dust on snow problem?

Lewis College students travel to Coal Bank Pass to examine snowpack and study water resources

April 17, 2022

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District announces superintendent finalists

of Education narrows search from nine applicants to three

April 7, 2022

Local News

How the Cortez school board ousted its superintendent

president initially acted alone; ‘daisy chain’ communications were illegal, attorney says

March 19, 2022

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022

Local News

Finalists for interim Montezuma-Cortez superintendent introduce themselves

Replacement for Risha VanderWey expected March 1

February 19, 2022

Science

Amid a changing landscape, students apply scientific inquiry to environmental resiliency

Projects tackle bioplastics, magnetism, efficient irrigation and more

February 10, 2022

Local News

Bayfield school board will vote Tuesday on whether to fire superintendent

items call for removing Kevin Aten and appointing an interim head of schools

February 8, 2022

Local News

Documentary highlights Durango’s Mountain Middle School as media literacy success

‘Trust Me’ shows how schools can teach students to think critically about information and media

February 1, 2022

Regional News

Does Colorado need a new way to count ‘at-risk students’ amid funding overhaul?

Looking at those signed up for free or reduced-price lunches may not be capturing the reality

January 24, 2022

Local News

Two Cortez school board members resign over decisions on race theory, COVID-19

Schuenemeyer cites race and mask policies. ‘They’re digging their own hole,’ Flaherty says

September 24, 2021

Local News

Silver SPRUCE Academy to break ground on long-awaited permanent location

years of effort, school construction faces new challenges

September 6, 2021

New Mexico

Piedra Vista High School closes voluntarily, moves to remote learning

classes will last for at least two weeks

April 19, 2021