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Ignacio schools seeing benefits of meal program expansion
Since fall 2023, number of daily full-pay student meals has increased 20%
Education
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Fort Lewis College launches closed search for new presidential candidate
Job to be filled by May 2025, board of trustees and search committee said
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Fort Lewis College lands grant to support teacher diversity
School of education looks to support expansion in learning of Spanish and Indigenous languages
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Ignacio FFA chapter to add new chicken coop building
School district’s agricultural education department received grant to help pay for 160-square-foot structure
Tri-Cities
Tim Walz speaks to the Navajo Nation
Health care, military and tribal initiatives were major points in speech
Tri-Cities
Two Shiprock High students arrested after firearm is recovered by Navajo Nation Police
Suspects’ identities not released by district or police department
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Durango School District board member seeks to clarify issues around $150 million bond issue
Language about affordable housing left intentionally vague
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Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services
City Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms
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Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy
Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class
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Ignacio School District housing a boon for employees
Lower rent, proximity to schools helping recruit and retain staff members
Tri-Cities
How one professor at San Juan College is navigating the use of AI in the classroom
New policies to be implemented by spring semester
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
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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
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Durango High School students protest district’s political speech policy
More than 100 students walk out of classes, march on Main Avenue
Regional News
Application fees waived at Colorado colleges this week
Fort Lewis College tuition for in-state students would not rise next year in exchange for a proposed $121 million higher-education funding boost announced Tuesday by Gov. Jared Polis.Courtesy of Fort…
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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 before graduating
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Bayfield School District exploring ways to remodel middle school
New common area, learning space suggested
Education
PCC to host open house about forestry workforce
Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more
Tri-Cities
Tribal dignitaries break ground on $22.5M Shiprock Pinnacle hotel
Construction expected to start in three weeks, open in 18 months
Community
Mancos United auction helps raise money for Summer Hub and other needs
Auction raises about $10,000 with the help of 40 donors
Local News
Durango elementary students argue with AI chatbots
Durango School District 9-R looks to find positive ways to integrate artificial intelligence
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Bayfield School District sees slight drop in state test results
Cumulative results down 4.6% from previous year
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Durango High School booster club seeks weight room upgrade for athletics and physical education
Outdated exercise equipment springs fundraising effort
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What are La Plata County school districts doing about chronic absenteeism?
Student attendance is starting to recover post-pandemic
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Bayfield High School to highlight inclusion efforts via ‘Unified Volleyball Showcase’
BHS partnering with Special Olympics Unified Sports, which helps break down stereotypes about people with disabilities
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Colorado governor aims to better prepare students for changing workforce
As chair of National Governors Association, Jared Polis wants to improve state education programs
Tri-Cities
Piedra Vista High student charged by Farmington Police after social media threat
Instagram post showed a gun and threatening message
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Photos: Shiny brand-new school
Miller Middle School students move into to their newly built school
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Miller Middle School students and staff move into new multimillion dollar building
Full completion of project expected in spring 2025
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Durango School District 9-R test scores trend in positive direction
Administrators say students are recovering from post-pandemic struggles