Regional News
Colorado Mesa University expands global reach
International student has doubled since 2013
Education
Local News
How Natives are building a new generation of schools
How a New Mexico network is building a new generation of Native schools
Education
Students learn about candidates, issues, civics
Students learn about candidates, issues, civics
Durango School News
Parents being urged to weigh in on proposals for new graduation requirements
Many of us operated under the system of logging seat time and amassing credits that didn’t measure the readiness of the graduate. We’ve all heard of students leaving high school…
Education
Durango resident receives continuing education grant
Bethel is pursuing a master of science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. The PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) grant was established to provide need-based financial assistance…
Education
Education grant awarded to Durango woman
Betheldu1-i-syn Bethel is pursuing a Master of Science degree in organization development from American University in Washington, D.C. The grant was established to provide need-based financial assistance to women in…
Education
Animas High conferences, tests and talk set
Courtesy Animas High School Animas High School families are invited to learn more about a trip to the Galapagos Islands that IT Director Dusty Grannis will lead in June. The…
Local News
Southwest Open School receives El Pomar grant
El Pomar awards SWOS $25K for work with at-risk, diverse students
Local News
Fort Lewis College students prepare for social side of careers
More than 100 attend Etiquette Dinner
Neighbors
Neighbors: Adult Education Center gives second chances
That leaves the Durango Adult Education Center to raise almost two-thirds of its budget – $475,000 – from the local community. On Sept. 28, the center held its fourth annual…
Local News
Ignacio schools turning things around
State removes district off priority-improvement list
Local News
SUCAP celebrates 50 years of building community
From babies to seniors, nonprofit provides services for many in Ignacio area
Education
Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees to meet Thursday, Friday
The clock tower at Fort Lewis College.Durango Herald file The Board of Trustees will hold its regular business meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Vallecito Room at the Student…
Education
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary host Halloween Carnival on Oct. 29
Durango Herald file For more information, visit fortlewismesa.durangoschools.org.
Education
Sunnyside to host carnival and silent auction Oct. 29
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolShaun Stanley/Durango Herald file There will be carnival games and fun activities for families. Tickets for games will be sold at the door. Families should bring a book…
Education
Park Elementary School to hold Veterans Day program Nov. 11
SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file All community veterans are invited to attend. The fourth-grade students will host a musical performance, second-grade students will read letters of thanks and there will be…
Education
Celebrate walking and biking to school Oct. 12 at Needham
Crews from Animas Valley Construction at work on Arroyo Drive behind Needham Elementary School in 2015.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file The recently completed Needham Connect project increases safety and accessibility for…
Education
‘Transforming Public Schools’ is the subject of Thursday’s lecture at Fort Lewis College
The clock tower at Fort Lewis College.Durango Herald file Local educators including Animas High School Head of School Sean Woytek will explore issues such as curriculum, testing, teacher morale, individualized…
Local News
Fort Lewis College joins prestigious group in grant
$1 million-plus will help students prosper in sciences
Local News
Durango schools seek support for school finance rewrite
Board members encourage other districts to join fight
Local News
Fort Lewis College professor published in Time
Graydu1-i-syn Called “Kids Don’t Need to Understand Grit,” she evaluates a current hot topic in education circles. Some proponents think enthusiasm for encouraging perseverance in the face of tribulation may…
Education
Durango High School counseling office announces events, services
The counseling office at Durango High School offers numerous services for students.Durango Herald file Early graduation paperwork is available in the counseling office. All forms must be completed and returned…
Education
Columbine Christian School to hike to Spud Lake
Spud LakeDurango Herald file For exact times and event details, call 259-1189. Columbine Christian is a private preschool, elementary and middle school that is currently enrolling new students for the…