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Diversty gap: Teachers don’t reflect student population
Kevin Gilbert, 42, of Ridgeland, Mississippi, is a member-at-large on the National Education Association executive committee and a former social studies teacher and coach. A new NEA report shows that…
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Veniece Fagerlin, of Hesperus, published undergraduate research in the Spring 2014 edition of Metamorphosis. Fagerlin’s research, titled “High Intensity Interval Training as Means to Reduce Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome,” was…
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For parents, Common Core math just doesn’t add up
Stacey Jacobson-Francis said homework for her 6-year-old daughter, Luci, requires her to know four different ways to add. “That is way too much to ask of a first-grader,” she said.Associated…
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Southwest Colorado Community College will offer a watercolor class, taught by Henry Woolbert starting June 3. Students will study principles of design, color theory, watercolor history and a range of…
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These Fort Lewis College students were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Durango: Leah…
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New assessments aim to promote real learning
There is no doubt we are entering a new phase of accountability in public education. We must ensure all students, regardless of background, achieve and learn within our schools. This…
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The Liberty School, 215 E. 12th St., will host these events: A visitor’s day will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday. A send-off celebration for Head of School…
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Busting myths about being different
Students talk about what it’s really like to live with epilepsy, diabetes, more
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Into the wild
Veterinarian training brings Durango native face to face with Africa’s most exotic wildlife
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Chandler Jeep, an eighth-grade student at Escalante Middle School, has been selected to participate in the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June.…
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The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College will offer a doctoral fellowship in Southwestern history beginning in August. The fellowship is a collaborative effort between the center and…
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Unusual blend of green technology
Beeswax, lemon balm and fish excrement keep greenhouse alive
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Alexander Hostiuck, teacher of advanced physics and earth systems at Animas High School, announces his earth systems class participated in the Siemens Corp. “We Can Change the World Challenge” where…
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White House turns eyes to campus sexual assaults
White House aims to reduce crimes, support victims
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These students have been certified as CRLA Tutors at Fort Lewis College: Alex Hofmann of Durango achieved certification as a CRLA Level I Tutor for the Native American Center. Gloria…
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Reality business 101
Fort Lewis students hear that path to success rocky, but it still exists
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Should brand names be part of standardized tests?
‘Why are they trying to sell me something during the test?’ N.Y. student asks
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Durango Big Picture High School will host a fundraiser yard sale to raise money for graduation. Seniors are organizing the sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. They are looking…
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Grace Preparatory Academy congratulates student, Trevor Jordan on his success at the state science fair. He placed second in the engineering and transportation division, winning a certificate, a medallion and…
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Culture comes to school
Native American students learn academic skills in context of traditions
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The Pine River Community Learning Center will offer these classes: Participants can learn how and why to compost from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 29 at the Pine River Community…
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Hot off these college presses, it’s your local news
The article describing all of this, based on documents reviewed by two reporters, stated, “It’s unclear why sanctions were not decided in this matter until recently.” A month later, the…