Education - The Durango Herald

Tubman, Madison portrayals coming to AHS

Animas High School will feature Colorado Arts and Humanities Council Chautauqua Program speaker Bill Worley as fourth president and Federalist Papers author James Madison at 10:10 a.m. Tuesd...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango adult education receives grant

The Durango Adult Education Center has received a $75,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its BOOST Self-Sufficiency program. BOOST helps students transition from poverty to econom...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

School security practices designed to ensure student safety

Last month, The Durango Herald reported on upgrades to the safety and security practices within the district. It can be disconcerting to recognize that the challenges of society a...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Animas High School board of directors to meet

The Animas High School Board of Directors will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at AHS. This is an open meeting, and the public is welcome to attend. ...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango High School to celebrate stadium grand opening

The grand opening for the new Durango High School stadium will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Opening ceremonies will be followed by the 7 p.m. kickoff of the homecoming football...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Animas High’s Back to School Social will be held at Rochester Hotel

Animas High School’s Back to School Social will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Secret Garden of the Rochester Hotel, 726 East Second Ave. Head of School Sean Woytek wil...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Lifelong Learning Series lectures bring the world to you

First talk is Thursday at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Grand opening set for new online charter school

A statewide online charter school will hold a grand opening celebration Tuesday in Durango – its newest location – and a “Getting Started” event for newly enrolled students and their familie...

DATE: Sep 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School seeks donations to Demon Cares

The Durango High School counseling department is seeking donations to its Demon Cares Closet, which serves students in need by providing school supplies, clothing and personal care items. ...

DATE: Sep 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Seed Studio offers ‘Falling into Art’ workshop

Seed Studio will celebrate autumn’s arrival with its “Falling into Art” workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the Smiley Building, Room 114, 1309 East Third Ave. The day will ...

DATE: Sep 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

After recession, America’s poor schools fall behind

Gap reflects economic, racial divides

DATE: Sep 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Animas High School to hold parent orientation Animas High School will host a parent orientation for all families from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Enrollment for ninth through 11...

DATE: Sep 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education