Education - The Durango Herald

As your child ages, TV time rises, educational content falls

A first-of-its-kind analysis of children’s educational media consumption at home finds that television still rules, but that devices such as smartphones, tablets and even gaming consoles hav...

DATE: Feb 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

‘What’s squash? That’s stupid ... I love it now’

Underprivileged students swing rackets to athletic, academic success

DATE: Feb 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Check out the new exhibit: A grad school at the museum

Teachers-to-be learn science inside American Museum of Natural History

DATE: Feb 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Auston Craig receives award in Denver The Colorado Youth Corps Association honored Auston Craig of Bayfield with a “2013 Corpsmember of the Year” award at the Colorado State Capit...

DATE: Feb 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

District to back all students as revenue falls

As many of you know, public education has received a significant decrease in funding since 2010. In Durango, we’ve lost $4.5 million dollars in revenue. This has led to modest cu...

DATE: Feb 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Education Briefs

Udall’s offices accepting internship applications U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s regional offices throughout Colorado and in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications from ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

High-tech project tackles low-income word gap

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Six-month-old Jaiven James doesn’t even notice the pager-sized recorder that fits snuggly into the pocket of his shirt, recording every gurgle, every cry, every word he he...

DATE: Feb 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Dollars and sense add up to savings

AHS students spend week learning how to manage, protect their money

DATE: Feb 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Their path to independence

Young adults with special needs learn life skills through DHS program

DATE: Feb 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Locals accepted to Cornell College Cornell College, a private liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has announced that these local students have been accepted for admission ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

More students choose the challenge of AP classes

WASHINGTON – Columbus McKinney is taking his fifth Advanced Placement course at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, undeterred even though he didn’t score high enough to get college cr...

DATE: Feb 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Mountain Middle registration ends Friday Mountain Middle School’s enrollment registration period for the 2014-15 school year will be open through Friday. To register, ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.