9-R could ask voters for a bond to improve infrastructure officials say aging buildings need to be addressed September 10, 2019
Escalante Middle School Durango 9-R test scores show low growth among middle school students District test scores in line with state averages August 25, 2019
Bayfield High School Three area high schools rank among state’s top 100 U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions July 27, 2019
Shop class stars strut their stuff at regional competition SkillsUSA challenge held Thursday at La Plata County Fairgrounds March 3, 2019
School district acknowledges police call after previously denying incident Superintendent, principal send letters to parents, staff explaining situation November 26, 2018
Local News Crews prep gym addition for concrete pouring Construction crews, led by owner’s representative Monty Guiles, were scheduled to continue sewer and storm drain installation at the gym… October 31, 2018
Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice Critics feel state is giving tax money to ‘unaccountable’ charter schools July 19, 2017
Department of Education launches new financial transparency website Website tracks district spending July 12, 2017
Local News GOP candidates differ over student testing in race for state board Rankin, Stapleton aim to take on Democrat June 19, 2016
Local News Marijuana-in-schools bill sent to governor Lawmakers require districts to allow medication May 3, 2016
Local News Charter schools’ funding battle advances in Colorado committee Durango school district supportive of legislative effort April 25, 2016
Local News Marijuana-in-schools bill advances in Legislature advances bill to require districts to allow medication April 12, 2016
Local News Kemper students to plant garden with Michelle Obama Students Miles Frost, Gael Garcia, Christian Rebaza, Cecelia Thom and Trenity Tillahash will spend about two hours on Tuesday helping… April 1, 2016
Education Fort Lewis College works to hold on to students Retention, graduation continue to be challenges October 15, 2015
MT - News Mancos preschool expands for the new school year funding helps Early Learning Center open a classroom, add a teacher August 26, 2014
Education Hundreds attend back-to-school bash Anthony Tafoya seems worried about the clippers as Mandy Kaime cut his hair during the Back2School Bash at Lifeway Baptist… August 14, 2014
Faith Churches give away backpacks in back-to-school bash Congregations offer free supplies, shoes and haircuts July 24, 2014
Education District highlights staff members Secondary teacher of the year Susan Wisenbaker, elementary teacher of the year Katherine Carpenter and employee of the year Ray… May 26, 2014
Local News Dolores students’ reading scores improve Third-grade results rise to 72.3 percent, up from 67.3 percent May 22, 2014
DS - News Dolores third-grade reading scores show improvement The percentage of third-grade students who met or exceeded the state expectations improved to 72.3 percent, up from 67.3 percent… May 21, 2014
MT - Education Mancos band wins two first-place titles The band competed in the middle school and junior high category at the festival, which drew 12 1A and 2A… May 13, 2014
