Education

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

March 13, 2026 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president

was named one of PCC’s employees of the year in 2024

December 19, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’

July 4, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Mancos Early Learning Center earns prestigious accreditation

accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning

May 13, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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Mancos school board and community split over proposed affordable housing project

votes to hold off on discussions until after election in November

February 28, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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Mancos school board commends superintendent in evaluation

also discusses success with its cellphone policy

January 30, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students

January 30, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary

January 29, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

January 22, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

November 21, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons

were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed

October 8, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

PCC to host open house about forestry workforce

Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more

October 7, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Mancos school district gives update on bear appearing on campus

district said they are planning on trapping the bear

September 19, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Dolores School Board hears from Montezuma County sheriff and approves interim superintendent

Sheriff Nowlin says he will make sure the district has school resource officers

September 12, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings

addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat

September 11, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Update: Cortez Police respond to school board lawyer’s statement about Burris case

Attorney Brad Miller gives update on allegations

September 6, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Is the four-day school week helping students and teachers?

A report shows the practice doesn’t benefit students or help with recruitment, retention

August 16, 2024 • Jenny Brundin — Colorado Public Radio

Education

Kemper Elementary’s first day of school starts with evacuation

alarms required all in the building to evacuate

August 12, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Kwiyagat Community Academy adds fourth grade, emphasizes Ute language

leaders hope to eventually have a K-12 school, community college and trade school on tribal land

July 31, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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PCC prepares to unveil STEM center, welcomes interim campus administrator

will house PCC engineering students and robotics challenge teams

July 31, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload,…

June 21, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal