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Denver teachers prepare to strike over pay dispute
The teachers union and Denver Public Schools met Saturday in an attempt to reach a new contract after more than a year of negotiations, but both sides left disappointed. The…
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Why are vaccination rates for children lagging in Southwest Colorado?
$55 million in hospital costs were related to preventable disease in 2017
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Principal Jason Wayman resigning from Montezuma-Cortez High
Cortez native credited with helping to improve graduation rate
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Principal Jason Wayman resigning from Montezuma-Cortez High
Cortez native credited with helping to improve graduation rate
Regional News
Denver school leaders, teachers negotiate to avoid strike
Both sides are scheduled to meet Friday evening to discuss how much teachers should be paid, both in base pay and in incentives. They are divided on how teachers can…
Local News
Why are vaccination rates for children lagging in Southwest Colorado?
$55 million in hospital costs were related to preventable disease in 2017
Local News
Hope Montezuma offers support films for young people
Upcoming movies focus on anxiety, discipline
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Colorado teen vaping trends a concern, state officials say
Study shows misconceptions, high use in state youths
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Montezuma-Cortez honor society plans blood drive
Donation shortage reported throughout country
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Colorado public school enrollment exceeds 911,000 statewide
The agency says 1,256 more preschool through 12th-grade students were counted in October 2018 than the previous year for a total statewide enrollment of over 911,500 students. The increase from…
Regional News
Denver teachers voting on strike after contract talks fail
KDVR-TV reports talks ended Friday about 90 minutes before the midnight deadline. Members of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association will vote Saturday and Tuesday on whether to walk out. The…
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Colorado’s top education officials support full-day kindergarten proposal
Polis says he can pay for it without cutting other programs
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Montezuma County grad rates exceed state average
Graduation rates on the rise, according to Colorado Department of Education
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Friends group for Canyons monument offers events
Learn printmaking, or volunteer on projects
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In-state tuition at Fort Lewis College could freeze next year
Governor aims for $121 million boost to higher education
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Durango schools would reap windfall from all-day kindergarten funding
State financing would return $1.35 million to district’s coffers
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Child care shortage deepens in La Plata County
Parents disagree with closure of Children’s World
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Animas High School examines two plans for a new home
Teachers, students, families offer input to refine designs
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It’s official: Mancos school playground open for use
School district opens playground, is roofing gym lobby and framing athletic quarters
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Durango school board reprimands Dan Snowberger for using work email to air ‘personal agenda’
9-R superintendent must have select emails reviewed and approved before sending
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Online schools free K-12 students from tyranny of the clock
‘You can pick a path that you want to follow’
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Lutheran church to close early learning center
School struggled with declining enrollment
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Durango Boy Scout Troop 501 turns 80, despite rocky time for scouting
Group’s community service projects evident around town
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Kiva Montessori students display art, research projects
Charter school pushes forward amid challenges
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Fort Lewis College business plan contest adds high school division
Hawk Tank not just for Fort Lewis College students in 2019