Education - The Durango Herald

Schools too focused on standardized tests, Americans say

Americans overwhelmingly think there is too much emphasis on standardized testing in public schools and that test scores are not the best way to judge schools, teachers or students, accordin...

DATE: Aug 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Studying in conflict zones stokes debate

For college students, benefits must be weighed against safety risks

DATE: Aug 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Liberty School clears hurdle to build

New schoolhouse on Western Avenue planned

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juniper School contract set for Tuesday vote

Charter will apply for state grant if it receives approval from board

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

High school could spur new growth in Cortez

The addition of a state-of-the-art high school campus to any city is generally considered to be a boon, especially for real estate. With the new Montezuma-Cortez High School campu...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Education Briefs

Outdoor adventure program completed The ninth annual Earth, Water, Sky Summer Science Camp led by Four Corners School, in Monticello, Utah, took place in June. This yea...

DATE: Aug 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

State rebrands anti-pot campaign for kids

DENVER – After legalizing recreational marijuana, the state of Colorado is now renewing efforts to get teens to stay away from it. Marijuana isn’t evil, but teens aren’t ready for...

DATE: Aug 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Early starts to school day can harm student health, report says

Five out of every six middle schools and high schools nationwide start classes earlier than 8:30 a.m., making it difficult for teens to get the sleep they need to be healthy, according to a ...

DATE: Aug 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Mountain Middle School students start Monday Mountain Middle School’s first day of school will be Monday with early release at 2 p.m. Adult Education Center offers GED,...

DATE: Aug 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

State board may rule on school expansion

City planners, Mountain Middle officials seeking deal

DATE: Aug 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aerospace team claims second place

The Durango Aerospace Design Team recently won second place in the International Space Settlement Design Competition. The group of 13 students from Durango High School were matche...

DATE: Aug 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News