Education

Local News

La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison

November 1, 2025

Local News

Animas High School produces education podcast series

Episodes feature range of experts, local educators

October 24, 2025

Local News

Mountain Middle School to become first emergency resilience hub in Durango

Independent battery-powered microgrid would provide power during outages, crises

October 21, 2025

Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025

Local News

U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College No. 17 among best regional colleges

also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans

October 17, 2025

Local News

Durango Montessori School celebrates 20 years of student-led learning

Children guide how they learn – within structured limits, chapter founder says

October 16, 2025

Local News

Five students join Durango School District Board of Education

Members offer insight to guide board discussions

October 16, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Spirits with the Spectres: Bigger, better … more haunted?

Durango Education Foundation fundraiser returns for third year

October 16, 2025

Local News

Three candidates running for two open seats on Ignacio school board

incumbents, one newcomer compete in at-large races

October 14, 2025

Local News

Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All

schools cite program’s positive impact

October 10, 2025

Local News

How do La Plata County schools explain the ‘why’ behind shooting drills?

Direct, individualized communication is the best way to approach conversations, experts say

October 8, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College to lose $2.27 million in federal funding

administration plans to redirect money from Minority-Serving Institutions

October 7, 2025

Local News

Durango School District’s ‘misinformation’ meeting covered funding, test scores, future projects

two attendees asked questions during a Q&A

September 30, 2025

Local News

World becomes a classroom for students in Animas High’s Osprey Block courses

week sessions ranged from climbing and river rafting to cultural studies, welding and theater

September 30, 2025

Local News

Durango School District purchases Lightner Apartments for $10 million

35 units to be used as affordable housing for staff, educators

September 29, 2025

Local News

Durango School District to confront ‘misinformation’ at public meeting

of the District event will be a ‘frank, one-hour look at where our schools stand,’ officials say

September 26, 2025

Education

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

students leading way in district’s food recycling program

September 16, 2025

Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

September 11, 2025

Regional News

2,000 skateboards, 7,000 pairs of shoes donated at Navajo Nation Fair

Families lined up for free items, diapers, wipes and school supplies

September 6, 2025

Local News

Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores

outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official

September 3, 2025

Local News

State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

yearlong process, influence from student activism group and bipartisan 7-2 board vote, decision pushed through

September 2, 2025

Local News

Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

September 2, 2025

Education

Peer mentorship program enters second year at Miller Middle School

Everyone Belongs program connects seasoned eighth graders with sixth grade newbies to ensure all students feel welcome

August 30, 2025

Local News

New data show setbacks in chronic absenteeism, daily attendance in Colorado schools

positive trends seen locally, but numbers on the whole ‘moving in the wrong direction,’ says state Department of Education official

August 29, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

800 freshmen settle into dorm life

August 24, 2025

Local News

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

Local News

Back to school 2025: The new and the notable

instated leadership and staff, construction and improvements, amended programs in the making across the area

August 17, 2025

Local News

Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

July 31, 2025

Local News

College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

July 29, 2025