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Supporters organize for 9-R tax increase ballot measure
Funds would be used for programming, facilities, staff training
Education
Southwest Life
Dolores librarian retires then starts nature center at her ranch
Kathie Butler uses family ranch to continue educating
Education
Most Americans support debt-free college tuition
In a new survey, 79 percent of millennials support free college while 64 percent of Gen Xers do. Among baby boomers, 49 percent back debt-free schooling.Rocky Mountain PBS I-News file…
Education
Parent portals: Pros and cons of timely online updates
How often should mom and dad check on grades, homework?
Education
Don’t write an epitaph for cursive just yet
Jaeden Alvarez practices cursive writing at Cleveland K-6 School in 2013, in Dayton, Ohio. The cursive comeback is championed by a mix of educators, researchers, parents and politicians who lament…
Education
Newly renovated apartment building in D.C. to offer low rent to teachers
Many teachers and other local government workers can no longer afford to live in the communities they serve. In 2015, Katy Howser, a kindergarten teacher in the Santa Clara School…
Education
Five survival tips for visiting prospective colleges
In 2015, Fort Lewis College students, Dion Sahneyah, left, and Amoretta Pringle, lead incoming Native American freshman on a tour of the campus. When high-schoolers are touring prospective colleges, it’s…
Education
Does reading fiction make you a better person?
Reading fiction can increase your empathy, help you understand others
Local News
Solar car to cruise Durango streets for a couple of weeks
Duo drove about 216 miles between Texas and Minnesota
Southwest Life
Ute Mountain Ute tribe, CU develop archaeology field school
Students study Cowboy Wash Pueblo near Towaoc
Education
Since 1980, spending on prisons has grown 3 times faster than spending on public education
A new report by the U.S. Department of Education reveals that, since 1980, per-capita spending on corrections has outpaced per-pupil education spending in 48 states.Durango Herald file The analysis comes…
Education
Should it be impossible to fail a class?
No-zero policies raise debate about purpose of academic grades
Education
Teacher runs for office to fight Oklahoma education cuts
Grass-roots movement tries to counter attacks on spending
Education
At elite schools, history majors don’t have to study America’s past
At elite schools, history majors don’t have to learn about nation’s past
Education
Education Briefs
Taylor Graham recently graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Communications with a degree in emerging media. The curriculum at Ithaca focuses on blending liberal arts and professional study. In New…
Education
Education Briefs
Eight students from Fort Lewis College were named Collegiate Academic All-Stars by USA Cycling. The students are: Sofia Gomez Villafane, Casey Hynes, Jenna MacPherson, Payson McElveen, Ian McPherson, Kolben Preble,…
Education
University of New Mexico to offer online Chicano studies program
Ethnic programs expand around U.S.
Education
Quiet Power: New book can help introverted students thrive at school
Susan Cain’s new book, Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts, offers guidance to introverted students and their parents and teachers. Cain also addresses shyness and says it is important…
Local News
Absentee rates above average in our schools
A fourth of students miss 15 days or more of school in La Plata County
Education
Is it time to drop algebra?
Author says class can unnecessarily derail students’ path to a degree
Education
Education briefs
Stillwater Music’s second summer session will begin July 11. Children and adults of any level of musical experience can register for a variety of one-week camps and classes. Camps for…
Education
Value of remedial math in college questioned
New research suggests that students who need remedial math instruction may fare better if they enter a college-level course and receive extra help.Associated Press file New research suggests these students…
Regional News
At University of Northern Colorado, Complaints pile up over speech regulations
Complaints range from in-class assignments to students’ strongly stated political opinions. They even included cooking competitions that caused problems for students with eating disorders. First Amendment supporters say they have…
Education
Weight report cards may not help students shed pounds
When New York City public schools began giving students report cards on their weight in 2005-06, officials hoped the information would help fight an obesity epidemic in the nation’s largest…
Education
Recovery schools offer addicted teens chance to stay clean
Funding a challenge, but kids say removing temptation crucial
Education
Education Briefs
Zeta Hay of Durango was named to the second semester honors dean’s list at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Students who attain honors have at least the equivalent of 12…
Local News
Emily Vierling to explore the sea on summer study
Animas High School student selected for prestigious fellowship
Local News
Tim Kroes retires after 25 years at Adaptive Sports Association
Adaptive Sports provides summer and winter recreational opportunities for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. “I’ll probably be back where I started, volunteering,” he said at his recent retirement party.…
Local News
GOP candidates differ over student testing in race for state board
Rankin, Stapleton aim to take on Democrat
Local News
Silverpeak Equestrian Team thrives in the Wild West
Horse tales vary from the speedy to the obstinate