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Southern Ute Montessori Head Start and Early Head Start are currently enrolling children for the 2014-15 school year. The programs serve children 3 to 5 years old and children 6…
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Math, science graduates earn top dollar
According to a new report by the National Education Center for Statistics, graduates with degrees in math and science have a greater chance of finding high-paying jobs after college.The Associated…
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Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Thailand, are seeking host families in and around Durango for the 2014-15 school year. Host families are…
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‘Summer melt’ can evaporate college ambitions
first-generation students fail to follow steps after acceptance
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The Liberty School will host a collaborative community session about the needs of gifted students in Durango at 6 p.m. July 10 at 215 E. 12th St. For more information,…
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Student-loan interest rates rise
The change stems from a high-profile, bipartisan deal brokered last year by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama that ties the rates to the financial markets. Interest rates go…
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Dorms take swanky turn to lure students
the comforts of home, technology, universities respond to demand for quality
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Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, named these local students to the 2014 spring semester honor roll: Brady Mott of Dolores. Brenden Harrison of Ignacio. Garek Erskine of Pagosa Springs.…
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Video-game athletes can earn scholarship
kidding, university offers money to players of League of Legends
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Applications are available for The Lew Goodhart Memorial Scholarship through the Western Colorado Community Foundation. This scholarship is awarded to people who demonstrate the desire, ability and determination to complete…
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Starbucks plan leans heavily on university
The Seattle-based company last week unveiled a benefit that is designed to let college juniors and seniors complete their degrees at Arizona State, with all of the costs covered. For…
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Ashley Self, of Ignacio, graduated from Eastern New Mexico University on May 10. Eastern New Mexico University is located in Portales, New Mexico. Escalante Middle announces honor roll Escalante Middle…
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Home-schoolers fear Common Core’s reach
educating kids out of school, parents fear loss of control
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The Durango Arts Center performing arts Applause! program will present the summer art camp “Lil’ Thespians” from 9 to 11 a.m. from July 14 to July 18 and Aug. 4…
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These local Fort Lewis College students were recognized for their work with AmeriCorps: Amanda Crites of Durango received a 675 Hour Award. Stephen Sellers of Durango received a 450 Hour…
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The La Plata Medical Society is offering three college scholarships for the 2014-15 school year. Applicants can apply at www.laplatamedicalsociety.org. Three $1,000 scholarships available. The application deadline is July 15.…
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School Vault a critical tool for student learning
The construction of this critical online tool has been a shared effort with teachers from both school districts in to better support federal mandates around student mastery of standards and…
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Keely Costello, a resident of Ignacio, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2014. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to be…
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Altered photos shock students at Utah high school
Wasatch High School sophomore Kimberly Montoya is among a group of Utah high school students who had school yearbook photos digitally altered. Sleeves and higher necklines were drawn on to…
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When teachers miss classes, students pay
A basic reason why schools fail to make progress?
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Warning: Literary canon could make students squirm
Would any book that addresses racism – like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or Things Fall Apart – have to be preceded by a note of caution? Do sexual images…
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Animas High School announces these events: Registration for the 2014-15 school year continues. Students interested in attending AHS can call 247-2474, ext. 2307. Members of the Class of 2014 were…
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School board candidate stumps in Durango
Neal seeks to thwart federal influence in education