Education

Case of Texas family tests home-schooling standards

Court to weigh religious liberty vs. obligations to educate kids

November 3, 2015

Education

Colorado woodworking lab leads nation

“I was looking for something for these kids to grab on to,” Superintendent Tim Kistler said. “I saw what Dean…

November 3, 2015

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The documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 4 at the Community Concert Hall…

November 3, 2015

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How will students succeed in 21st century?

Film, panel to explore challenges, possibilities

November 3, 2015

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Christian Gillen of Hesperus was named to the 2015 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Football All-Academic Team. Gillen, an accounting major…

October 30, 2015

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A school of rock takes root in Woodstock

College-age students to learn all aspects of music business

October 27, 2015

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The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County will offer a free infant safe sleep training from 9 to 11…

October 27, 2015

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Brooke Milliet of Durango was named to the 2015 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s soccer all-academic team. Milliet, an exercise…

October 23, 2015

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Most states show rise in high school graduation rates

The majority of states also are showing gains for black and Hispanic students. The Education Department says preliminary data indicate…

October 20, 2015

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Nelson Southwest Colorado Community College recently announced the selection of Four Corners native Tonya Nelson as executive dean. The public…

October 20, 2015

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Helicopter parenting ruins kids, former dean says

At the same time, parents were becoming more and more involved in their children’s lives. They talked to their children…

October 20, 2015

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Fort Lewis College students share secrets of science with fifth-graders

Collaboration proves learning can be fun for everyone

October 20, 2015

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Danny R. Jaques of Ignacio recently graduated from Fielding Graduate University with a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Change. Jaques…

October 16, 2015

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California bans Redskins name at public schools

Native American mascots subject of review in Colorado

October 13, 2015

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Animas High School will host these events: Thru the Lens will be at AHS on Wednesday and Thursday for school…

October 13, 2015

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Fort Lewis College announces that these local students served as staff at FLCâ€™s new student orientation: Graci Clark of Durango.…

October 9, 2015

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Applications are being accepted for the Master of Social Work degree program offered in Durango by the University of Denver…

October 6, 2015

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Student debt traps parents and their kids

Each month, $1,500 is deducted from Jill Rosales’ family bank account for student loans. It’s more than the mortgage. The…

October 6, 2015

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For Durango School District, keeping technology current is a challenge

Durango School District works hard to offer 21st-century classrooms

October 6, 2015

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These local students are enrolled in Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, for the fall 2015 semester: Colter McMenimen of…

October 2, 2015

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The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County announces an upcoming “Screening with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (Asq-3)” and…

September 29, 2015

Education

Are smartphones killing class discussions?

Teachers see decline in critical thinking

September 29, 2015

Education

Selective schools collaborate on redesigned college application

By next summer, the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success plans to unveil an online application that will be an…

September 29, 2015

Education

College students shift toward science

Fewer are pursuing liberal arts in favor of majors linked to specific jobs

September 22, 2015