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Bayfield High works to make teens safer on the road
Program hopes to reach Durango, Ignacio and Animas High students next year
Education
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The Four Corners Safety Association will offer 30-hour driver’s education classes during the summer. Class periods will be June 6-9, July 11-14 and Aug. 15-18. The cost for the class…
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Durango, students celebrate Arbor Day
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11-year-old composer to debut piece Monday
Patrick McBrayer will solo with San Juan Youth Symphony
Education
Teach for America applications fall again, diving 35 percent in 3 years
Applications dive 35% in three years
Education
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Park Elementary School will host kindergarten and preschool registration from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Participants should check in at the front office. People must bring proof of address,…
Durango School News
Robust dialogue can make our schools better
Growing up, it was clear that education was key to one’s future success. Getting good grades, working hard and being responsible were expectations placed upon me by all adults in…
Local News
Four-year-olds to get free book this week
Giraffes Can’t Dance available at all county libraries
Local News
Ignacio Elementary bakers share their bounty
Explorers Club offers variety of activities to gifted, talented
Local News
Fort Lewis College entrepreneurs compete for cash
‘Shark Tank’ style competition draws 43 teams in Durango
Local News
9-R Board seeks community input in survey regarding mill levy
Board must make decision on potential mill levy by end of April
Education
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Somer Morris, a Fort Lewis College biology major from Durango, presented research at the Tamarisk Coalition Conference on riparian restoration in the West in February in Grand Junction. Morris’ research…
Local News
Cortez kids plant White House garden with Michelle Obama
Fourth-graders help first lady with her kitchen garden
Education
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Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides financial wellness programs for local youth and young adults, is hosting a program this week at Mancos High School for 11th-graders. During the…
Education
Race affects outlook on students
White teachers and black teachers have different expectations for black students
Local News
Fort Lewis College considers tuition increase
On Friday, the FLC Department of Finance and Administration suggested an 8.61 percent hike for Colorado residents’ tuition at the Business Affairs Committee meeting with the Board of Trustees. An…
Local News
Fort Lewis College adds education master’s degree
Teacher licensure for disciplines such as math, science
Local News
Feast Day at Fort Lewis College honors pueblo women
Hundreds celebrate culture with dances, art classes
Local News
Crow Canyon honored for 32 years of excellence
Archaeology center’s education, outreach efforts lead to award
Education
Fort Lewis College students, Holly House clients benefit from adapted-exercise class
The clients come from Holly House, which offers a day program for adults with disabilities, Durango School District 9-R and home-schooling programs. The FLC students master the use of diagnostic…
Education
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Ignacio Schools Relay for Life Team will host its annual Family Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. April 22 at the Ignacio Elementary School Cafetorium. The event will feature a…
Local News
Fort Lewis College professors leave legacy of excellence
Bill Dodds, Ron Estler say students have changed
Local News
Online survey seeks public’s input on old Montezuma-Cortez High School
Task force meets, discusses options
Local News
Dan Snowberger frustrated that parents, students fail to see value of standardized tests
How do you compare your child’s learning to other students’?
Nation & World
Bridging the ‘word gap’ in low-income children
High-tech study results still inconclusive
Education
Colleges court students with hand-delivered acceptance letters
Schools hope personal touch will bring in best applicants