Education

Colorado bill would reward top school districts with extra cash

Critics say it will siphon money from schools that need it most

Steven Elias selected to be Fort Lewis College business dean

Eliasdu1-i-syn Elias will take over for Interim Dean Paul McGurr this summer. “We all agree that Dr. Elias will be a great asset to Fort Lewis College and the School…

Legislative Roundup: Sand Creek resolution OK’d by House, Senate

Measure to equalize charter school funding passes second reading

Cortez schools get vote of confidence from state board

Improvement plan ‘on right track’

Durango High School DECA members win at state

Students headed to Anaheim for international competition

For Ignacio students, artwork aids academics

Dancing Spirits gives them a chance to be creative, express themselves

9-R students head to state National Geographic Bee

Jonah Gottlieb, James Storm could win $50,000 scholarships

Stillwater Music moves into new digs

Nonprofit raising money for remodel

Author: Attacks on him illustrate campus ills

Murraydu1-i-syn Charles Murray, who describes himself as a libertarian and social scientist, warned that anything less could become an inspiration for other protests and has the potential “to be a…

School District 9-R hires behavioral health coordinator

Sean Evans comes to the position from Axis Health System

Colorado ranks 36th in U.S. for amount of college debt

Statewide, borrowers have an average of $26,095 in loans

Fort Lewis College chief highlights school’s achievements

College to continue to promote diversity in student body

Video: Science stars

Three Durango 9-R schools honored by state

Animas Valley, Riverview noted for growth, Sunnyside for excellence

Radon mitigation considered at Roberta Shirley Center preschool in Durango

Tests results show levels dropped

Legislative Roundup: Retail alcohol laws get another look

Associated Press file Included in the bills receiving second reading was Senate Bill 143, which would reform multiple laws governing the retail sale of alcohol. The changes outlined in SB…

Fort Lewis College scores on Fulbright Scholars

School ties with Naval Academy for the most this year

FLC to host math festival for middle-schoolers

The American Institute of Mathematics will hold the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday in the Student Union at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive.Durango…

Liberty School seeks temporary space as building plan stalls

Fundraising effort falls short of goal for new campus

Colorado Discovery Festival showcases careers in science

Events encourages students to have fun, think about the future

Nifty Nanny carves out niche in child care

Teacher transitions to business owner

Southwest Rescue offers Wilderness first-aid classes

du1-i-syn Southwest Rescue is offering two sessions of a Wilderness First Aid class from 6 to 10 p.m. March 14 and March 16 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

Juniper School enrollment opens Monday

New charter aims to attract 150 students

Fort Lewis College identifies dean finalists

Public can meet candidates at open forums

Parents may gain time for a child’s academic activities

Educational opportunity bill encourages military service discussions in schools

Durango Head Start preschool program to reopen

Radon testing continues at Roberta Shirley Center

Republicans back free speech on campus bill

Measure would ban restrictions placed on message content at public colleges

Regional school districts outline plans for improvement

Durango, Bayfield rated accredited; Ignacio rated accredited with improvement plan

4 Corners school districts boast lower dropout rates than state average

Durango, Bayfield have above-average graduation numbers

Hickenlooper mulls pot sales tax hike

Money would help fill shortfall in school funding