Education

Durango School District hit with fine for mass email mentioning political candidate

District says communication was meant to inform, not advocate

May 7, 2024

Littleton bus aide accused of assaulting disabled students appears in court, faces 10 additional charges

(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)Jenny Kane Arapahoe County prosecutors on Friday filed an additional 10 charges against a Littleton Public Schools bus…

May 5, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduation

gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

May 4, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College’s first COVID class graduates

Students celebrate persevering through pandemic atop college life during Saturday’s commencement

May 4, 2024

Local News

Former Bayfield resident honored for early childhood education efforts

Morlan worked with children and adults with disabilities for decades

May 4, 2024

Tri-Cities

How a Piedra Vista senior advocated for inclusive language at graduation

Principal and graduation committee initially denied Navajo language in graduation program

May 2, 2024

Education

Summer Institutes registration is open for June programs

programs are put on by Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Fort Lewis, PCC and other partners

May 2, 2024

Local News

Bayfield educators getting pay raise entering 2024-25

Certified staff members, including teachers, will get $8,000 salary increase

May 1, 2024

Local News

Big Picture High School students move to Impact Center after waterline break

of Durango investigating cause of leak

May 1, 2024

Local News

Teacher, coach hired as new principal for Ignacio High School

Gullion says her goal is to ‘maintain consistency’ in new role

April 30, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

April 29, 2024

Regional News

To spread word of free tuition and boost low-income enrollment, one university goes on Western Slope high school tour

Colorado Mesa University President John Marshall visits Rifle High School on April 9, 2024, as the university starts rolling out…

April 28, 2024

Local News

Ignacio School District employees to receive pay raises

Teachers, district leadership will get $7,000 salary increases entering 2024-25

April 26, 2024

Local News

Durango High School students offer EKG testing for hands-on learning

Teacher says students will gain valuable experience while providing a needed service

April 26, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High School names new principal

Previously a K-12 principal in Norwood, Sam Ryan has background as media arts and business teacher, clinical counselor

April 24, 2024

Local News

Bayfield Primary School opens kindergarten enrollment

Parents are encouraged to attend orientation sessions May 22 and 23, register their children early

April 24, 2024

Education

Mancos science students walk away with multiple awards at state science fair

Multiple students were given grand awards and Brady Archer won two teacher awards

April 23, 2024

Local News

Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado celebrates 40 years of helping local children

Executive director says the organization has evolved over time

April 22, 2024

Local News

Durango school district administration moves into new location

Previous address on East 12th Street is now closed for district use

April 21, 2024

Local News

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Bayfield High to host ‘Hire Me Fair’

Seniors will have a chance to meet with ‘forward-thinking businesses’

April 19, 2024

Education

Researchers seek participants for Indigenous education survey

survey aims to help improve education for students

April 18, 2024

Local News

Durango School District contemplates $150M bond for new school, other upgrades

9-R looks to purchase more buildings instead of leasing property

April 18, 2024

Tri-Cities

Students get saucy at Farmington Junior Chef Competition

Maker wins big; Knights’ green chili sauce noodles win a spot on the lunch menu

April 17, 2024

Tri-Cities

San Juan College bike pump track is the start to larger recreational mission

Expansion to mountain bike park will feature bathrooms, starter track and picnic areas

April 17, 2024

Tri-Cities

Who are the families affected by the Cove uranium mines?

A look at the memories and cancer that affect the community of Cove

April 14, 2024

Local News

Sliding toward a snow and avalanche studies certificate

cohort of students in Fort Lewis College working through new program

April 14, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

Items in Durango School District 9-R’s “107 Years of Education Exhibit” on Saturday in the old high school. Visitors were…

April 13, 2024

Local News

Durango School District 9-R’s ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit honors a century of sports and learning

9-R hosts moving sale at former administration building

April 13, 2024

Local News

Southwest Ag donates $25K to Bayfield High School’s CTE programs

Funding to help ensure students can pursue specialized job trades

April 12, 2024

Local News

Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant

Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model

April 11, 2024