Education

Local News

Safe Sister takes on women’s self-defense in La Plata County

Program teaches legal, practical strategies for personal protection

January 21, 2020

Local News

Most Colorado student teachers aren’t paid and need second jobs. Will lawmakers ease burden?

A bill this session would grant more flexibility and possibly compensation

January 19, 2020

Local News

Ballantine Family Fund awards more than $310,000 in grants

childhood councils, arts and culture receive unsolicited funds

January 16, 2020

Local News

Eight ideas state Republicans have about education this year

Lawmakers unveiled agenda that covers school safety, teacher pay and more

January 9, 2020

Local News

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado on solid financial ground after dire shortfall

‘It’s just fabulous how this community responded’

January 4, 2020

Local News

Fort Lewis trustees approve new master’s program to license principals

track developed by regional educational leaders

December 22, 2019

Local News

Gun discovered in Montezuma-Cortez High School locker

Investigators say student was looking to sell weapon

December 19, 2019

Local News

Some run to stay fit. Others take up circus arts

Coach: Juggling helps promote focus, hand-eye coordination

December 10, 2019

Local News

Andrea Parmenter appointed to Durango school board

member will fill vacant seat for two years

December 4, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College to financially reward civic-minded students

One-time matching dollars will be available in the fall

December 2, 2019

Local News

Bayfield a college town? Pueblo Community College opens satellite site

Courses target high school, continuing education students

December 2, 2019

Southwest Life

Adults trying to understand dyslexia get a taste of the frustration, exasperation

Founder of private school recommends universal screening

November 24, 2019

Local News

Escalante Middle School drug search concerns some parents

Durango School District 9-R plans to increase frequency of searches

November 23, 2019

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Bayfield High School wins governor’s award

Students demonstrated exceptional growth

November 23, 2019

Local News

Starbucks internship helps nonverbal student shine

Kalk, 15, learns valuable skills in coffee shop trade

November 18, 2019

Local News

After 17 years, hand-carved doors still hold storybook magic

‘If you are a dreamer, come in’

November 15, 2019

Local News

Gov. Jared Polis and Fort Lewis College voice support for DACA

165 colleges and universities file brief supporting protections

November 13, 2019

Local News

Gov. Jared Polis targets soaring costs of higher education

Lewis College is most affordable four-year institution in state

November 13, 2019

Local News

Mountain Middle School art teacher works to break the mold

Pepper named Art Educator of the Year

November 11, 2019

Business

Fort Lewis College’s inspired interns

real world provides challenges, opportunities a textbook can’t

November 10, 2019

Local News

Two incumbents, one newcomer win Ignacio School Board seats

McCaw, Chapman, Little pull away in final tally

November 6, 2019

Local News

Without aid of books and pictures, kids use movement to interpret stories

Storyteller incorporates Diné language and American Sign Language

November 4, 2019

Local News

Review of Juniper School finds cause for concern

members say some problems fixed, other changes in progress

November 2, 2019

Local News

Bayfield, Ignacio school districts weigh in on Proposition CC

Measure proposes to increase K-12 funding, but it’s not guaranteed going forward

October 24, 2019

Local News

Knots, knives and hatchets – not just for boys anymore

Scouts welcome young women to the troop

October 16, 2019

Local News

In covering impeachment, teachers focus on historical significance

Students are curious about topic, but mixed messages can become ‘heated’

October 15, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College enrollment flat, but showing signs of growth

Freshman class size and retention are up slightly

October 14, 2019

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Durango School District forum highlights new security personnel, investments

security guards one of many possible steps

October 10, 2019

Local News

Durango school board candidates debate arming security guards, literacy, finances

Longtime educator faces parent in race

October 8, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College paves way for free tuition to lower-income students

expects about 300 will qualify for assistance

October 6, 2019