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Durango High School teacher breathes new life into Indigenous language
Elfreida Begay translates words that are relevant to most teens, sparking interest among students
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Molly Orendorff declared winner in Bayfield school board race
Newcomer beat out incumbent by just 24 votes
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Students honor veterans during heartfelt assembly at Durango High School
Speakers share why they joined armed forces and the impact it had on them
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Two winners named in Bayfield school board election; a third remains too close to call
Four candidates were running for three open seats
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Two incumbents and newcomer win seats on Ignacio school board
Race was called late Tuesday night
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Talbot holds strong lead in Bayfield school board race
Candidate says he wants to keep district on current path
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Suicidal thoughts, bullying and drugs are plaguing Colorado students, according to latest Safe2Tell report
Many school districts print the Safe2Tell information on the back of students' ID badges. (Megan Verlee/CPR News) In fact, the annual report released Monday shows the highest number of reports…
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Colorado to fully fund public schools for first time in 14 years
Turns out, they weren’t so mandatory. For most of that time, the state legislature has failed to meet those goals – year after year, falling hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Durango School District 9-R embraces AI technology
Students utilize Adobe Firefly to create imagery for narrative and expository writing
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Colorado Dept. of Education members visit Riverview Elementary School
Susana Cordova applauds career pathway programs at Durango High School
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Durango School District 9-R endorses Prop HH
Board member says the bill is the best option for education funding in the immediate future
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Bayfield school board candidates share what they hope to accomplish ahead of election
Candidates look to keep improving district’s climate and culture
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Ignacio school board candidates discuss district’s pressing issues during forum
Prospective board members talk budget and academic standards at high school auditorium
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The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money
Father John Opp and daughter Giuliana at the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver. He said he's grateful for the universal pre-K program and the support it provides his daughter.…
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Attorney general to host statewide conversation about vaping in Colorado schools
Conversation will center on what is working and what can be improved
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Durango High School celebrates Homecoming Week
The school’s annual parade strolls through downtown Durango Wednesday evening
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Fort Lewis College receives $10.4 million for school of business
It is the college’s largest-ever donation; College names school of business after Katz family for gift
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What would Prop. HH do, and what impact would it have in Southwest Colorado?
Property tax relief? Education funding? Cash-grab for your TABOR refund?
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History Colorado report details past sexual abuse, burial sites at Fort Lewis Indian Boarding School
Yearlong investigation attempted to identify number of deaths that took place at the institution
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Fort Lewis College staff member raising awareness for hearing loss on Navajo Nation
Former student uses personal experience to help spread compassion for those with sensory disorders
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IRS applies Durango School District 9-R tax payments to wrong fiscal quarter
District attempts to clarify rumors on owing outstanding tax payments
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Durango School District 9-R School Resource Officers discuss diversion, the role they play in education
Police force connect with youth through opportunities to work on campus
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Fort Lewis College sees slight bump in enrollment this year
Institution strives for Hispanic serving status after increase in Latinx students
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‘Most traveled man in America’ visits Durango High School
Speaker shows students potential for other options after graduating high school
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Former political strategist develops journalism scholarship for Durango School District 9-R students
Durango High School graduate seeks to help inspire youth movement in the media
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Durango School District 9-R to host grand opening for outdoor learning lab
Phase 1 officially complete after the district raised $460,000
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Mountain Middle School experiences high test results after expanding grades
Head of school attests cultural expectations for the school’s success
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History Colorado reports Fort Lewis Indian Boarding School used ‘outing system’
Students were used for agricultural labor at below-market pay
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Durango School District 9-R shares standardized testing results
District focused on filling learning gaps in fourth grade math caused by COVID-19 pandemic
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Durango School District will attend inclusivity training in September
Survey reveals teachers were interested in learning about inclusive educational practices