Fort Lewis College brought in huge number of freshmen. Now, how does it keep them?
960 students is the largest class in 17 years, but retention remains a concern
960 students is the largest class in 17 years, but retention remains a concern
Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races
Bounty will be used in Needham Elementary, Escalante Middle School cafeterias
Durango School District 9-R seeks volunteers to put program into action
Parents upset unvaccinated students were asked not to attend outside events
School board OKs student mask mandate beginning Monday, allows board to vote by phone for remote learning
Student test scores fall in Southwest Colorado, but not in every category
Four candidates in the running for three open seats
Schuenemeyer cites race and mask policies. ‘They’re digging their own hole,’ Flaherty says
Other issues discussed: staffing shortage, teacher pay, student violence, an LGBTQ+ club and COVID-19
Increase attributed to in-person visits, which allow one-on-one guidance
National award is based on data taken from state assessments
Money will be used to increase STEM learning opportunities
A Utah man threatened Cortez police and said he hid bombs at Montezuma-Cortez middle and high schools
During ceremony, school president described FLC’s past as part of a ‘cultural genocide’
Applications may be completed online and must be submitted by Nov. 15. The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2022. Twenty top scholarships will be awarded ranging from…
One measure would raise taxes on marijuana, another would slash property taxes
District reverts to remote format for board meetings
Second La Plata County school district to dodge mandate
Initiative 25 would impose a new 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana starting on Jan. 1 and increasing to 5%
Chris deKay has worked for the district since 1996. Now he’s in charge
‘Once you have a whole child, the test scores will come,’ head of school says
Insurance issues come to light weeks before classes start
Hispanic and low-income students post larger drops
Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks
New Durango school superintendent wants robust interventions for those who fall behind
Isabella Sharpensteen took over as director for Alicia Gomori-Lusker, who resigned in April
Vocal group at 9-R feedback session says leave the decision to parents
Repaired bikes will be donated back to the community
Professionals give youths a peak into their jobs during the Health Career Institute at Fort Lewis College