Teaching climate change a tricky endeavor in politically charged world Durango schools allow students to reach their own conclusions December 14, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Newcomer topples incumbent to join Durango school board Kristin Smith wins by wide margin November 6, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Review of Juniper School finds cause for concern members say some problems fixed, other changes in progress November 2, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Survey seeks input on school security, arming guards in Durango District garners hundreds of responses in first four days October 22, 2019
Durango school board seeks, hears input about security issues Residents allowed to ask questions, give feedback October 16, 2019
9-R could ask voters for a bond to improve infrastructure officials say aging buildings need to be addressed September 10, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Durango schools tighten security, will seek feedback on arming guards District does not plan to arm teachers, administrators September 7, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Schools house teachers as recruitment, compensation tools Ignacio School District adds rental units as incentive August 30, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Durango School District embarks on mission to improve student achievement 9-R aims for 100% competency in three years August 21, 2019
Cortez Gov. Jared Polis welcomes Durango students back to school Governor celebrates first day at Park, kindergarten funding August 20, 2019
Durango School District 9-R Smile kids, you’re on candid camera: Durango schools expanding video surveillance designed to improve safety, deter bad behavior July 30, 2019
Local News Durango school board tables talk about arming staff Durango district might survey community for feedback June 17, 2019
Local News Can greater focus on culture improve graduation rates among Native Americans? Durango district saw 35% improvement May 21, 2019
Local News Durango school board questions funding Juniper School renovations 9-R charter plans to move into Tech Center office buildings May 15, 2019
Local News Woman who hit school bus suspected of driving under influence injuries reported; morning commute snarled May 9, 2019
Local News Full-day kindergarten bill heads to Polis’ desk $175 million spending bill will help regional schools pay teachers more May 1, 2019
Local News Fundraiser settles lunch debt for students Employee wants to ban partial-lunch policy April 19, 2019
Local News Schools in Southwest Colorado experience change driven by Columbine Buildings and cultures adapt in Durango and Cortez April 19, 2019
Local News Planning, preparation urged by school safety expert ‘Threat assessment, remediation, intervention work’ April 2, 2019
Local News Durango superintendent confronts controversies in student newspaper Snowberger repeats incorrect information, takes jabs at local media March 24, 2019
Durango School District 9-R looks at tight budget for 2019-20 Employees also share struggles with higher health premiums March 22, 2019
Number of homeless students nearly doubles in Durango schools cost of housing, better tracking mechanisms may explain rise March 22, 2019
Shop class stars strut their stuff at regional competition SkillsUSA challenge held Thursday at La Plata County Fairgrounds March 3, 2019
Students learn to cope with crisis by focusing on strengths High-schoolers mentor elementary kids about how to deal with stress, sadness February 12, 2019