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Fort Lewis College formally invests first Native American president
‘Today, I stand before you, a testament to the strength and resiliency of Indigenous people,’ Heather Shotton says
Education
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Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa
Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures
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Bayfield School District launches online learning program
‘This is about providing students with a program that works for them,’ high school principal says
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Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts
District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27
Business
Colorado ranks high in degrees but fewer credentials are paying off
East High School's graduation ceremony at the Denver Coliseum on May 21, 2024. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Colorado is one of the most highly educated states in the country, but a…
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Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition
‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says
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Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series
Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says
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Durango school counselor faces uncertain future after contract nonrenewal
‘I was the sole breadwinner,’ staff member says
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Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean
‘I am honored,’ candidate says
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Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts
Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses
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Durango School District paints bleak local, statewide budget outlook
Finance director cites enrollment losses, funding shifts and deficit concerns
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Durango School District to launch online learning program
Superintendent says option will help students with anxiety, travel schedules or athletic pursuits
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Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president
New Mexico-based candidate to start July 1
Education
Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay
Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students
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Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango
WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September
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Durango High School senior pushes cap-and-gown recycling program
Rising costs and environmental concerns drive effort
Southwest Life
SJMA Education and Stewardship program strengthen connections in the Northern San Juans
A new education program of San Juan Mountains Association in action at Top of the Pine near Ridgway.cca This was one of many learning experiences staff members at San Juan…
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Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments
Shrinking enrollment contributes to ‘toughest budget year in recent memory’
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Durango High School pathway prepares students for careers in health care
‘There’s 400-plus kids in here that are doing something every day to make themselves a better health care professional,’ teacher says
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Longtime Fort Lewis College faculty member appointed as Katz School of Business dean
Institution selects internal candidate after national search
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San Juan, La Plata County students present environmental resilience findings at summit
‘It’s nice to share information that I feel like I’ve spent quite a while researching,’ Durango high schooler says
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Colorado education bills address rural staffing, cost of materials
One measure passes, another remains under consideration
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Colorado Department of Education Teacher of the Year nominations now open
Students, others urged to nominate K-12 instructors who are ‘exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled’
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Durango School District board appoints former teacher to fill vacant seat
Four candidates interviewed during selection process
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Animas High selects Durango educator as next head of school
Dreher Robertson has led Colorado Timberline Academy since 2024
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New advancement vice president and foundation CEO named at Fort Lewis College
Texas-based candidate will serve in both roles
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Colorado bill would ease misdemeanor disclosure rule for teacher applicants
Measure would no longer require reporting of older convictions
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Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy
Molly McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College
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Durango school board seat remains vacant after nearly monthlong search
District D post draws no applicants despite efforts to recruit
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Fort Lewis College rolls out new dietetics program
Educational track will help students ‘pursue careers in nutrition and health care without leaving Southwest Colorado,’ according to FLC