Education

How to learn to play guitar at age 50

I had just turned 50, and a series of lucky events led to my possession of an electric guitar. (My…

10 ways to take the struggle out of homework

du1-i-syn “It’s June, Mom,” Kirsten said. “I can get to it later.” I reassured Nikki that it was too early…

Durango School District announces closures

Animas High School parent advisory group to meet

Families will hear about updates, learn about how to support the school and ask questions.

Fifth-grade farmers market now open

The farmers market is run by fifth-graders to teach students about supply and demand, cooperation, commitment, commerce and basic economies.…

Ignacio School District to hold policy meeting

Parents and guardians of Native American students, who attend public schools in the Ignacio School District, are encouraged to attend.…

Ignacio School Board to hold community, board meetings

Community members are encouraged to attend the meeting and offer comments. Additionally, the October school board meeting will be held…

Florida Mesa accountability committee to meet

Parents are encouraged to attend.

Volunteers sought for District 9-R learning team

The team will include three administrators, three students, four teachers, three parents, three community members, the Curriculum and Assessment Department…

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary to hold cowboy poetry assembly

Families are encouraged to join the event.

Durango School District special education panel to meet

Topics will include an overview, goals for the year and the individualized education plan process.

Florida private school choice program sees gains, study says

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks at George Mason University Arlington, Va., campus. Low-income students in Florida who attended private schools…

Denver high school is a melting pot of 62 countries

Students from all backgrounds and beliefs fill the classrooms

Decades after ‘Little Rock Nine,’ school segregation lingers

It had been three years since the Supreme Court had declared “separate but equal” in America’s public schools unconstitutional, but…

Obama-era guidance on campus sexual assault gets scrapped

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos arrives at the dedication ceremony of Michigan State University’s new Grand Rapids Medical Research Center…

Rotary Club to hear from film animator

Award-winning film animator David Tart will speak to the club. For more information, call Bruce Rodman at 385-7899.

Florida Mesa Elementary to host Kinder Parent Night

Parents may attend from 3 to 4 p.m. or from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit floridamesa.durangoschools.org.

Durango School District 9-R to host coffee with superintendent

The superintendent will be available to answer questions and listen to ideas for the school district. A free cup of…

Miller Middle to host parent forum

Restorative practices and how they have been implemented at Miller will be explained.

Cowboy poetry to arrive at Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary

Families are encouraged to attend and listen to artists.

Enrollment still available at Animas High School

Ninth-, tenth- and eleventh-grade spots are available. For more information, contact Laurel Rodd at [email protected] or visit www.animashighschool.com/enrollment-information-events.

AHS to hold college night for juniors

College counselor Jess Adams will share information with juniors about college applications, scholarships, financial aid, colleges, course selections, testing and…

Animas High School Board of Directors to meet

All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.animashighschool.com/board-meetings.

Common Core used widely, despite continuing debate

Of the states that opted in after the standards were introduced in 2010 – 45 plus the District of Columbia…