Education

Local News

Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice

Critics feel state is giving tax money to ‘unaccountable’ charter schools

July 19, 2017

Local News

Colorado measure would make law free access to public lands for fourth-graders

Program has served millions since 2015

July 18, 2017

Local News

Native American Center director leaves behind a legacy of inclusivity

Bilinski shifted center’s direction

July 17, 2017

Local News

Experts say educators need to focus on media literacy to curb internet non-reality

Indiscriminate consumption of the digital world has serious consequences

July 15, 2017

Business

Pueblo Community College departure brings change to Commons Building

Nonprofit hub creates community

July 9, 2017

Local News

Durango preschool to undergo radon mitigation

scheduled to begin in August for Roberta Shirley Center

June 28, 2017

Education

Cortez schools declare critical teacher shortage

13 jobs unfilled; $22M budget OK’d

June 23, 2017

Local News

Officials lift stop-work order on school demolition

Materials found on land south of Cortez

June 16, 2017

Business

Sherpa Sustainability Institute teaches social responsibility

Tactics help foster business sustainability

June 16, 2017

Local News

Durango, Mancos school districts earn state grants for construction

District 9-R receives $125,000 for roof repairs, asbestos cleanup

June 15, 2017

Local News

State Board of Education announces move away from PARCC testing

allows control of test content and quicker turn around

June 14, 2017

Local News

Teacher shortage town halls kick off Wednesday in Ridgway

of living and salaries likely big topics of discussion

June 13, 2017

Local News

Colorado teacher shortage study gets underway

education director says resolution will not come quickly

June 4, 2017

Business

SWOS grants will support technology, agriculture in Cortez

will support technology, agriculture workforce readiness skills

June 4, 2017

Local News

Department of Education addresses post secondary achievement

Washington Post file This was one of the sobering realizations provided Thursday by Kim Hunter Reed, executive director of the…

June 1, 2017

Local News

Fort Lewis College raises tuition for in-state, out-of-state students

Colorado residents and out-of-state students will pay more

May 26, 2017

Local News

Nature Studies director brought outdoor education to thousands

Shuffield leaving nonprofit

May 22, 2017

Local News

Governor Hickenlooper visits Durango, signs education bill

Bill 17-1003 seeks to address teacher shortages

May 21, 2017

Nation & World

Trump’s first full education budget

cuts to public school programs in pursuit of school choice

May 17, 2017

Local News

Bayfield Superintendent Troy Zabel to retire

issues cause visionary leader to step down

May 15, 2017

Local News

Photo: Southwest Colorado Community College holds commencement

Members of the 2017 Southwest Colorado Community College graduating class gathered on Sunday at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert…

May 14, 2017

Local News

Durango School District 9-R hosting public budget meeting

community is invited to give input next Tuesday

May 14, 2017

Education

Graduation season arrives in La Plata County

Commencement ceremonies will take place over the next three weeks

May 12, 2017

Regional News

Legislature OKs controversial charter school funding bill

Opponents argue it strips local control from school districts

May 10, 2017

Local News

Chaos breaks out during school finance debate

votes against party on charter school funding

May 5, 2017

Education

Amendment to school finance act leads to squabble

forces debate over charter schools

April 28, 2017

Regional News

‘Final’ $28.3 billion Colorado budget heads back to floor

Lawmakers increase education spending in closing days of session

April 27, 2017

Southwest Life

Montezuma Land Conservancy developing 80-acre farm

“We’re learning tons about the land and how to take care of it,” Jay Loschert, the group’s outreach and education…

April 26, 2017

Regional News

Four Corners school district offers $80,000 teaching salaries

Teacher turnover is a major problem at Montezuma Creek Elementary School due to unusual working conditions, the Deseret News reported.…

April 25, 2017

Local News

Democrats kill attempt to provide tax credits for private education

would have provide incentive to withdraw from public schools

April 24, 2017