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9-R may alter graduation rules for current Durango High School students
Electives most likely area for first changes
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What could Durangoans expect from school tax?
School board discusses language, purpose, timing for proposed ballot issue
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Durango’s multitude of camps can combat ‘summer slide’
Reading, arts, science, more keep kids active, engaged
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A group of fifth-graders from Riverview Elementary School competed in the 2016 Destination Imagination Global Finals in May in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team, named “The Chronicles of Nikki Narwhal,” finished…
Education
Math scores slip, reading flat for nation’s 12th-graders
Scores from the Nation’s Report Card reveal that only about 37 percent of students are considered academically prepared for college-level work.Associated Press file Scores released this year from the so-called…
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13% of U.S. students are chronically absent
Suspension rates fall drastically, report says
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Durango School District 9-R offers an early access program for accelerating children into kindergarten whose birthdays fall after Sept. 1. To learn more and to find out if a child…
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Fort Lewis College to add computer engineering degree
Student-constructed major option going away
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Fort Lewis College approves tuition hike for resident students
Board also approves budget, Old Fort deal
Education
Durango’s multitude of camps can combat ‘summer slide’
Reading, arts, science, more keep kids active, engaged
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Support begins to coalesce for Durango schools tax increase
Erica Max: ‘Remember it’s a political campaign’
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Durango High School activities director, Sunnyside principal hired
New administrators start July 1 along with new transportation director
Education
Durango’s multitude of camps can combat ‘summer slide’
Reading, arts, science, more keep kids active, engaged
Education
Southwest Colorado eSchool gaining in popularity
Accredited courses offer flexible schedule, job training
Education
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The last day of school for all schools in Durango School District 9-R will be Thursday. District 9-R announces administration hours Durango School District 9-R will have limited hours during…
Education
Math anxiety strikes girls more than boys across the world
In economically developed nations that promote equality between the sexes, girls are more likely to experience math anxiety than boys, according to a new study.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Math anxiety…
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Southwest Health worries that lab tech program will close
San Juan College may shutter program
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The Escalante Band was awarded fourth place and a good rating when they performed for Music in the Mountains in Denver on May 13. Some of the highlights from the…
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Durango school board slows overhaul of graduation standards
Board needs to give high school more time to prepare
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Durango School District 9-R will have limited hours during the summer starting June 6. The administration building will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday…
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Teacher shortage crisis highlighted in Colorado
Growing gap raises concerns over recruitment efforts
Business
Fifth-graders practice making big bucks
Mock town provides opportunity to understand financial concepts
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Durango schools integrating restorative justice into discipline
Using behavior as a learning tool
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Parents want more information on School District 9-R standards
Timing, math, languages questioned
Education
Segregation is getting worse in America’s public schools
A new report by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found deepening segregation of black and Hispanic students nationwide, with a large increase among K-12 public schools. On Tuesday, Rep. John…
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In class, laptops harm smartest students
Study shows their scores suffered most compared with those without computers
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Durango School District 9-R will host a meeting about graduation guidelines at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Durango High School library. New graduation requirements that will go into effect for…