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Moving back on campus a growing trend
Fort Lewis College experiences 25% increase of on-campus residents
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Building the bridge: Animas Valley students explore theme of hope for new school year
Elementary school staff members show enthusiasm for students as they return for the school year
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Animas Valley Elementary students go back to school
Tuesday marks the first day of classes for the 2023-2024 school year
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FLC board of trustees reasserts dedication to reconciliation ahead of History Colorado report
Process dedicated to improving well-being of Indigenous students started in 2019
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SW Colorado economic development officials aim to bolster skilled labor workforce
Some workers’ skill sets don’t match what employers are expecting
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Fort Lewis College professor secures funding to improve access to electricity on Navajo Nation
An estimated 32% of homes in the Shonto Chapter are said to be without electricity
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Durango School District 9-R announces call for school board nominations
Districts B and D will be decided in Nov. 7 election
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Colorado’s public education system just improved for special education and multilingual families
HB23-1263 took effect Monday to reduce language barriers
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Construction of career development center won’t hinder parking at Durango High School
Project on schedule to finish by late fall or early 2024
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Pueblo Community College offers tuition-free options for high demand jobs
State of Colorado has put forward $38.6 million to help community colleges provide these programs
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No time to visit the library? Ignacio’s Dewey bookmobile comes to you
Bus has books, movies, other services for children and adults
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Christian preschool sues state
School wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-kindergarten program
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Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding
Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools
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Affirmative action ruling won’t affect admissions at FLC, says college president
School was not making acceptance decisions based on race
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Helping Native American students become involved in tech fields focus of conference
More than 170 educators from all grade levels attended event at Fort Lewis College
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Durango Adult Education Center raises $3,330 at Fast & Curious fundraiser
Organization helps people through economic, social barriers with GED, language programs
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Pueblo Community College receives accreditation for bachelor’s degree in nursing
Five-semester program adds to qualifications health care workers can earn through the school
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New Mexico education scores rank near bottom
New Mexico students show little improvement in proficiency since 1998
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Fort Lewis College education program awarded for teacher preparation
School was one of 48 across the country given the highest distinction from National Council on Teacher Quality
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Durango students to propose school Narcan policy to Colorado State Legislature
After working on 9-R policy, ‘Students Against Overdose’ will continue their fight for change
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Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado
Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways
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Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs
Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill
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Photos: Old Animas High School comes apart at the seams
Rocky Mountain Modulars takes apart the 28 modular units that made up the old Animas High School campus on Friday. The buildings will be put in storage. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca…
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Durango School District 9-R will pay future board members stipends
Elected officials will earn up to $14,300 annually for their service
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Failed parachute deployment creates learning opportunity for Durango rocket team at nationals
Club president says students gained valuable skills despite malfunction
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Aztec Municipal Schools investigates teacher over five-year-old event
Fritz Polk supporters packed the AMS board meeting
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Durango School District 9-R selects new slate of student representatives
Youth involvement brings unique perspectives to Board of Education
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SOIL lab and community garden reenters fundraising mode after ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday
Plot beside Riverview Elementary serves as learning space for students, growing place for visitors
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Flying dinosaur exhibit lands at Powerhouse Science Center in Durango
Visitors will learn about behavior and eating habitats of pterosaurs
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‘The possibilities are endless’: Seven walk in Durango’s GED graduation ceremony
36 have successfully completed program so far this year