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FLC students brushing up on video skills
Four students and practicum director Leslie Blood will travel to the Associated Collegiate Press Midwinter National College Journalism Convention in Los Angeles at the end of February. The Independent started…
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Drug incidents in Colorado schools are on the rise
state data doesn’t reflect legal pot factor
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Want to get together? No, just text me
According to a new national survey, today’s young adults – more than any cohort recorded before them – spend more time on their computers, and less time hanging out with…
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Animas High School announces these events: Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee from Desert Sun Coffee Roasters through Friday to raise money to increase free/reduced…
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Parent’s Bill of Rights moves forward
Colorado proposal would make it easier to choose not to vaccinate children
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Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee from Desert Sun Coffee Roasters through Feb. 13 to raise money to increase free/reduced lunch options for students. AHS…
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Upcoming tests important for kids, schools
This battery of tests, called Colorado Measures of Academic Success, includes nationally aligned assessments in language arts and math as well as assessments in science and social studies. During the…
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Lindsey Jankowski, a 2011 Durango High School graduate, has made the dean’s list at Colorado State University for the seventh time. Jankowski will complete her degree in health and exercise…
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Clearing first hurdle to college while in class
Setting aside time to fill out applications can be crucial
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Southwest Colorado Community College has added two new classes for emergency medical technicians. The college will hold an EMT refresher course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays from Feb.…
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Art show to benefit truancy prevention
Students instead have been supported through in-school mentoring and counseling for students and their families, said Jennifer Turner, a program coordinator for La Plata Youth Services. La Plata Youth Services…
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Shane Bisogno, a Durango native, received academic honors from Arizona State University by making the university’s dean’s list for the Fall 2014 semester. Undergraduate students who earn 12 or more…
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Colorado lawmakers reject capping college-tuition hikes
Education Committee members agreed that Colorado has done a poor job of funding higher education, but the GOP-controlled board voted 5-4 on party lines to reject the measure, with ruling…
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The Durango Education Center will offer “Beginning Spanish for Conversation” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 26 to Feb. 4. The…
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Hayley Anderson, a Durango native, received academic honors from Arizona State University by making the university’s dean’s list for the spring 2014 semester. Undergraduate students who earn 12 or more…
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Do you really need to apply to that many colleges?
By balancing risks against one another during the college application process, students can minimize the number of applications he or she has to complete.Associated Press file photo The biggest factor…
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The Durango Education Foundation is offering grants through its Core Grants Fund to teachers, staff members, administrators and community organizations serving Durango School District 9-R students. The grant-application period is…
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Ban on ethnic studies before appeals court
Courses outlawed if resentment toward race promoted
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Second annual education fair
The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in the college ballroom. Visitors can learn about diverse curricula, programs and distinguishing feature of the schools. Email [email protected] for more…
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Schools work on food waste
Durango school district making effort to curb students from throwing away uneaten food