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Montezuma-Cortez schools cancel solar eclipse event
Safety, cultural concerns to keep students inside
Education
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State education department holds meeting in Ignacio
Attracting, retaining teachers is subject of statewide meetings
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People 55 and older can attend classes free at Fort Lewis College
Offer is part of Community Learners Program
Education
Southwest Colorado Community College plans informational sessions
Participants will be given a campus tour and time to consult with advisers and instructors about degree programs. Free help with admission and student-aid applications will also be available. The…
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Lawmakers eyeing ways to bring school funding into the 21st century
Finance committee will evaluate current funding formula and propose changes over next two years
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Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice
Critics feel state is giving tax money to ‘unaccountable’ charter schools
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Colorado measure would make law free access to public lands for fourth-graders
Program has served millions since 2015
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Native American Center director leaves behind a legacy of inclusivity
Yvonne Bilinski shifted center’s direction
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Experts say educators need to focus on media literacy to curb internet non-reality
Indiscriminate consumption of the digital world has serious consequences
Business
Pueblo Community College departure brings change to Commons Building
Nonprofit hub creates community
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Durango preschool to undergo radon mitigation
Work scheduled to begin in August for Roberta Shirley Center
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Officials lift stop-work order on school demolition
Materials found on land south of Cortez
Business
Sherpa Sustainability Institute teaches social responsibility
Tactics help foster business sustainability
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Durango, Mancos school districts earn state grants for construction
District 9-R receives $125,000 for roof repairs, asbestos cleanup
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State Board of Education announces move away from PARCC testing
Move allows control of test content and quicker turn around
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Teacher shortage town halls kick off Wednesday in Ridgway
Cost of living and salaries likely big topics of discussion
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Colorado teacher shortage study gets underway
Higher education director says resolution will not come quickly
Business
SWOS grants will support technology, agriculture in Cortez
Funds will support technology, agriculture workforce readiness skills
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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 Department of Higher Education, during a preview of the organization’s…
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Fort Lewis College raises tuition for in-state, out-of-state students
Colorado residents and out-of-state students will pay more
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Nature Studies director brought outdoor education to thousands
Sally Shuffield leaving nonprofit
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Governor Hickenlooper visits Durango, signs education bill
House Bill 17-1003 seeks to address teacher shortages
Nation & World
Trump’s first full education budget
Deep cuts to public school programs in pursuit of school choice
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Bayfield Superintendent Troy Zabel to retire
Health issues cause visionary leader to step down
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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 Hall for this year’s commencement ceremony.Jonathan Romeo/Durango Herald
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Durango School District 9-R hosting public budget meeting
The community is invited to give input next Tuesday
Education
Graduation season arrives in La Plata County
Commencement ceremonies will take place over the next three weeks
Regional News
Legislature OKs controversial charter school funding bill
Opponents argue it strips local control from school districts
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Chaos breaks out during school finance debate
Coram votes against party on charter school funding