Education

Local News

$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway

Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024

January 5, 2023

Local News

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

Regional News

Colorado Education Commissioner stepping down July

Anthes oversaw multiple challenges during her six-year tenure, including the most challenging crisis ever in public education — the pandemic.

December 20, 2022

Local News

No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

Nonprofit organization recently added computer literacy program to meet needs of its diverse, often dismissed population

December 20, 2022

Local News

Mountain Middle School awarded ‘performance with distinction’ accreditation

Project-based institution ranks in Colorado Charter School Institute’s top performing schools for the state

December 20, 2022

New Mexico

PED says it issued 4,000+ new teacher licenses. But there are still hundreds of vacancies.

Unpacking the numbers of applications, unfilled positions in New Mexico public schools

December 19, 2022

Local News

Durango High School Black Student Alliance raises money for cultural trip

Students speak about their experience with ignorance and racism in Durango

December 15, 2022

Local News

Centura Sports Performance Center to break ground in fall 2023

Centura Health donates $4 million to Fort Lewis College for new athletic training and physical therapy center

December 14, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexicans waiting on Congress for public education funding

Democratic federal delegation is trying to push a bill through before the end of the year and a government shutdown

December 12, 2022

Local News

Durango High School student raises money for performance in Australia

Rodriguez comes back from brain aneurysm to pursue dream of singing at Sydney Opera House

December 10, 2022

New Mexico

Lawmakers question whether statewide school internet network will function in rural areas

officials aim to set up same broadband connection for all NM schools by 2027

December 7, 2022

Local News

Durango School District hosts youth mental health forum

9-R addresses student emotional well-being through public discussion with experts

December 6, 2022

Local News

Durango School District 9-R English language learners score high on proficiency assessment

Teacher commitment, student dedication credited for growth

December 6, 2022

AP New Mexico

NM relaxes testing for students on track to graduate in 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico is relaxing requirements for some high school students by eliminating the need to pass standardized tests…

December 5, 2022

Local News

New Animas High School building set to open in January

$19.1 million project includes 40,500 square feet with science lab, universal workshop and makerspace

December 1, 2022

Local News

Durango school board votes to decline Colorado’s FAMLI Program

District would need to add an employee to administer medical leave plan

December 1, 2022

Local News

Ignacio schools stand tall in face of outside criticism

Teacher retention is one of many challenges Superintendent Chris deKay and his staff are working to resolve

November 30, 2022

Local News

Durango High School promotes sustainability through ‘Zero Waste Week’

Team tries to help community while gaining hands-on learning experience

November 23, 2022

Local News

Riverview Elementary School hosts student art contest to promote SOIL project

Illustrations depict how gardening helps individuals grow

November 17, 2022

Local News

Durango Education Foundation awards School District 9-R $100,000

the Gap campaign provides additional funding for middle school students

November 10, 2022

Regional News

Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy

new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income

November 8, 2022

The Durango Herald

Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling

UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths

November 7, 2022

Local News

Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care

state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning

November 2, 2022

Local News

Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing

Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices

November 1, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Durango School District 9-R declines to review Ascent’s second charter application

of Education says applicant failed to meet a deadline

October 27, 2022

Local News

Bayfield nonprofit brings career pathways to students in rural areas

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative pulls together business owners, industry leaders and schools from nine districts

October 25, 2022

Local News

9-R’s Escuela para Padres, or ‘School for Parents,’ breaks down communication barriers

Learning sessions help Spanish-speaking families understand school resources

October 20, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Colorado Board of Education denies Ascent’s appeal for Durango charter in 4-3 vote

board members argue pros and cons of 9-R’s decision to reject charter school application

October 18, 2022