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Safe Sister takes on women’s self-defense in La Plata County
Program teaches legal, practical strategies for personal protection
Education
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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
Local News
Ballantine Family Fund awards more than $310,000 in grants
Early childhood councils, arts and culture receive unsolicited funds
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Eight ideas state Republicans have about education this year
Lawmakers unveiled agenda that covers school safety, teacher pay and more
Local News
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado on solid financial ground after dire shortfall
‘It’s just fabulous how this community responded’
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Fort Lewis trustees approve new master’s program to license principals
Degree track developed by regional educational leaders
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Gun discovered in Montezuma-Cortez High School locker
Investigators say student was looking to sell weapon
Local News
Some run to stay fit. Others take up circus arts
Coach: Juggling helps promote focus, hand-eye coordination
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Andrea Parmenter appointed to Durango school board
New member will fill vacant seat for two years
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Fort Lewis College to financially reward civic-minded students
One-time matching dollars will be available in the fall
Local News
Bayfield a college town? Pueblo Community College opens satellite site
Courses target high school, continuing education students
Southwest Life
Adults trying to understand dyslexia get a taste of the frustration, exasperation
Founder of private school recommends universal screening
Local News
Escalante Middle School drug search concerns some parents
Durango School District 9-R plans to increase frequency of searches
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Starbucks internship helps nonverbal student shine
Adam Kalk, 15, learns valuable skills in coffee shop trade
Local News
After 17 years, hand-carved doors still hold storybook magic
‘If you are a dreamer, come in’
Local News
Gov. Jared Polis and Fort Lewis College voice support for DACA
165 colleges and universities file brief supporting protections
Local News
Gov. Jared Polis targets soaring costs of higher education
Fort Lewis College is most affordable four-year institution in state
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Mountain Middle School art teacher works to break the mold
Kari Pepper named Art Educator of the Year
Business
Fort Lewis College’s inspired interns
The real world provides challenges, opportunities a textbook can’t
Local News
Two incumbents, one newcomer win Ignacio School Board seats
McCaw, Chapman, Little pull away in final tally
Local News
Without aid of books and pictures, kids use movement to interpret stories
Storyteller incorporates Diné language and American Sign Language
Local News
Review of Juniper School finds cause for concern
Board members say some problems fixed, other changes in progress
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
Local News
Knots, knives and hatchets – not just for boys anymore
Boy Scouts welcome young women to the troop
Local News
In covering impeachment, teachers focus on historical significance
Students are curious about topic, but mixed messages can become ‘heated’
Local News
Fort Lewis College enrollment flat, but showing signs of growth
Freshman class size and retention are up slightly
Local News
Durango School District forum highlights new security personnel, investments
Arming security guards one of many possible steps
Local News
Durango school board candidates debate arming security guards, literacy, finances
Longtime educator faces parent in race
Local News
Fort Lewis College paves way for free tuition to lower-income students
School expects about 300 will qualify for assistance