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Barbara McLachlan outlines potential legislation in 2023
As a former teacher, the state representative has her eye set on changes to education
Education
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Durango School District 9-R reveals new Big Picture location
Relocation to Tech Center will begin in April and is expected to be ready for students in August
Local News
The Juniper School awaits audit results for charter reauthorization
Delays in financial records filing create longer process for new agreement
Regional News
Colorado voters may be asked to forgo their future TABOR refunds so the state can boost school funding
Two Democrats in the legislature plan to introduce a bill eliminating future Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Refunds
Local News
$45 million Miller Middle School construction is underway
Additions expected to be ready by fall 2024
Local News
Durango School District 9-R looks to fill substitute teacher positions
School officials say decrease in the labor pool the reason for decline
Regional News
Colorado Education Commissioner stepping down July
Katy Anthes oversaw multiple challenges during her six-year tenure, including the most challenging crisis ever in public education — the pandemic.
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
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
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
Local News
Durango High School Black Student Alliance raises money for cultural trip
Students speak about their experience with ignorance and racism in Durango
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
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
Local News
Durango High School student raises money for performance in Australia
Lyric Rodriguez comes back from brain aneurysm to pursue dream of singing at Sydney Opera House
New Mexico
Lawmakers question whether statewide school internet network will function in rural areas
State officials aim to set up same broadband connection for all NM schools by 2027
Local News
Durango School District hosts youth mental health forum
9-R addresses student emotional well-being through public discussion with experts
Local News
Durango School District 9-R English language learners score high on proficiency assessment
Teacher commitment, student dedication credited for growth
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 as a way to demonstrate they’re ready to graduate, the…
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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
Local News
Durango school board votes to decline Colorado’s FAMLI Program
District would need to add an employee to administer medical leave plan
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
Local News
Durango High School promotes sustainability through ‘Zero Waste Week’
Green Team tries to help community while gaining hands-on learning experience
Local News
Riverview Elementary School hosts student art contest to promote SOIL project
Illustrations depict how gardening helps individuals grow
Local News
Durango Education Foundation awards School District 9-R $100,000
Bridge the Gap campaign provides additional funding for middle school students
Regional News
Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy
The new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income
The Durango Herald
Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling
Team UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths
Local News
Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care
New state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning
Local News
Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing
Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices
Local News
Ignacio breaks down key issues with Ascent charter school application
Educators take aim at proposed dress code, perceived lack of cultural sensitivity
Local News
Durango School District 9-R declines to review Ascent’s second charter application
Board of Education says applicant failed to meet a deadline