Education

Local News

Ignacio FFA chapter to add new chicken coop building

district’s agricultural education department received grant to help pay for 160-square-foot structure

October 29, 2024

Tri-Cities

Tim Walz speaks to the Navajo Nation

care, military and tribal initiatives were major points in speech

October 27, 2024

Tri-Cities

Two Shiprock High students arrested after firearm is recovered by Navajo Nation Police

Suspects’ identities not released by district or police department

October 22, 2024

Local News

Durango School District board member seeks to clarify issues around $150 million bond issue

Language about affordable housing left intentionally vague

October 22, 2024

Local News

Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services

Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms

October 20, 2024

Local News

Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy

Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class

October 19, 2024

Local News

Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees

rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members

October 18, 2024

Tri-Cities

How one professor at San Juan College is navigating the use of AI in the classroom

policies to be implemented by spring semester

October 17, 2024

Regional News

Amendment 80: Placing a right to school choice in Colorado’s constitution

Measure would solidify parents’ right to send their kids to any public, charter, private or home schooling program

October 17, 2024

Local News

Durango students celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional Native American games

Activities are an effort to integrate more cultural events into school district’s curriculum

October 17, 2024

Local News

Durango High School students protest district’s political speech policy

than 100 students walk out of classes, march on Main Avenue

October 15, 2024

Regional News

Application fees waived at Colorado colleges this week

It will be free to apply to the 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado Tuesday through Thursday, marking the…

October 13, 2024

Local News

Incoming Bayfield High School freshmen will have more course options, starting in 2025-26

Students will be able to take classes like world history and economics, allowing them to focus more on internship studies…

October 9, 2024

Local News

Bayfield School District exploring ways to remodel middle school

common area, learning space suggested

October 8, 2024

Education

PCC to host open house about forestry workforce

Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more

October 7, 2024

Tri-Cities

Tribal dignitaries break ground on $22.5M Shiprock Pinnacle hotel

Construction expected to start in three weeks, open in 18 months

October 4, 2024

Community

Mancos United auction helps raise money for Summer Hub and other needs

Auction raises about $10,000 with the help of 40 donors

October 4, 2024

Local News

Durango elementary students argue with AI chatbots

Durango School District 9-R looks to find positive ways to integrate artificial intelligence

October 4, 2024

Local News

Bayfield School District sees slight drop in state test results

Cumulative results down 4.6% from previous year

October 3, 2024

Local News

Durango High School booster club seeks weight room upgrade for athletics and physical education

Outdated exercise equipment springs fundraising effort

October 1, 2024

Local News

What are La Plata County school districts doing about chronic absenteeism?

Student attendance is starting to recover post-pandemic

September 30, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High School to highlight inclusion efforts via ‘Unified Volleyball Showcase’

partnering with Special Olympics Unified Sports, which helps break down stereotypes about people with disabilities

September 28, 2024

Local News

Colorado governor aims to better prepare students for changing workforce

chair of National Governors Association, Jared Polis wants to improve state education programs

September 27, 2024

Tri-Cities

Piedra Vista High student charged by Farmington Police after social media threat

Instagram post showed a gun and threatening message

September 27, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Shiny brand-new school

Middle School students move into to their newly built school

September 26, 2024

Local News

Miller Middle School students and staff move into new multimillion dollar building

completion of project expected in spring 2025

September 25, 2024

Local News

Durango School District 9-R test scores trend in positive direction

Administrators say students are recovering from post-pandemic struggles

September 23, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and…

September 22, 2024

Local News

Ignacio School District sees improved state test results

District moved into accredited status, jumping from collective score of 46.9% in 2022-23 to 59.3% in 2023-24

September 22, 2024

Local News

Bayfield’s Wolverine Academy moves to former Pueblo CC Southwest building

doors of building, 110 E. South St., were painted purple to help provide a more personal touch

September 20, 2024