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Should it be impossible to fail a class?

No-zero policies raise debate about purpose of academic grades

Since 1980, spending on prisons has grown 3 times faster than spending on public education

WASHINGTON – State and local spending on prisons and jails has grown three times faster over the last three decades than spending on public education for preschool through high school, accor...

Teacher runs for office to fight Oklahoma education cuts

Grass-roots movement tries to counter attacks on spending

At elite schools, history majors don’t have to study America’s past

At elite schools, history majors don’t have to learn about nation’s past

Education Briefs

Durango native graduates from Ithaca College in N.Y. Taylor Graham recently graduated from Ithaca College’s School of Communications with a degree in emerging media. The curriculu...

Education Briefs

USA Cycling recognizes 8 FLC student athletes Eight students from Fort Lewis College were named Collegiate Academic All-Stars by USA Cycling. The students are: Sofia Gomez Villafa...

University of New Mexico to offer online Chicano studies program

Ethnic programs expand around U.S.

Quiet Power: New book can help introverted students thrive at school

A few years ago, introverts finally started to be understood. No, they aren’t shy or miserable. Yes, it’s draining when you constantly ask them “What’s wrong?” And really, introverts are pow...

Absentee rates above average in our schools

A fourth of students miss 15 days or more of school in La Plata County

Is it time to drop algebra?

Author says class can unnecessarily derail students’ path to a degree

Education briefs

Stillwater Music offers classes, camps Stillwater Music’s second summer session will begin July 11. Children and adults of any level of musical experience can register for a vari...

Value of remedial math in college questioned

Colleges routinely force students with weak math skills to take remedial classes before enrolling in one that yields credit, a requirement that poses one of the biggest hurdles for disadvant...