More colleges turn to fixed-rate tuition plans
Students, families say they can budget wisely, borrow less
DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
Education Briefs
Classes will be available to child care providers
The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, in collaboration with Southwest Colorado Child Care Resource & Referral, will off...
DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
Saved by the bell? Sorry, not anymore
Schools see benefits in turning down noise
DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
Education Briefs
Durango Arts Center to host art camp
The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will hold its Winter Arts Camp for Kids from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1-3.
The camp w...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
A handshake, a smile, a lesson in etiquette
DHS class to prepare students for the working world
DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
In Hong Kong, tutors are the celebrities
When exam pressure is extreme, there is money to be made
DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
District raising bar to improve student learning
The work of transforming our educational systems is certainly not easy.
Our teachers, support staff members and administrators are working hard to adjust our practices and embrace...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News
42 private college presidents earn more than $1M
WASHINGTON – Presidents at 42 private colleges scaled the $1 million annual mark in total pay and benefits in 2011 – a slight bump from the year before, according to a survey based on the la...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
Education Briefs
Education foundation celebrates 30 years
The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence is celebrating its 30th birthday by getting a new name – Durango Education Foundation – ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
With ad campaign, girls school knocks fairy-tale life
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A local ad campaign by a Catholic high school for girls in Kentucky is generating nationwide buzz with the message that young women don’t need to find Prince Charming to li...
DATE: Dec 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
Education Briefs
9-R superintendent to host round table
Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger will host a round table to discuss 9-R’s current academic programs, and help deter...
DATE: Dec 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
Schools toss plastic plates
Urban districts unite to reduce waste, buy better food
DATE: Dec 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education
