Education - The Durango Herald

Colorado campuses sound alarm as leaders push cost cuts

Polis wants new way to fund colleges; Fort Lewis College feels pressure

DATE: Feb 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Middle School lottery system will be weighted to benefit low-income students

Effort aims to increase diversity

DATE: Jan 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango forest school offers outdoor learning in all weather

Classes prove popular, drawing hundreds of students

DATE: Jan 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dance and music brings students, with and without disabilities, together

Stillwater Music expands program from elementary schools

DATE: Jan 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College wants more local say on its board

Meredith Mapel, president of Durango Coca-Cola, appointed by Gov. Polis

DATE: Jan 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Creative District offers arts scholarship

The Mancos Creative District is currently accepting applications for a scholarship that will be awarded to one artistic student. The Create 81328! Scholarship fund was established...

DATE: Jan 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Fort Lewis College wants more local say on its board

Meredith Maple, president of Durango Coca-Cola, appointed by Gov. Polis

DATE: Jan 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Most Colorado student teachers aren’t paid and need second jobs. Will lawmakers ease burden?

A bill this session would grant more flexibility and possibly compensation

DATE: Jan 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ballantine Family Fund awards more than $310,000 in grants

Early childhood councils, arts and culture receive unsolicited funds

DATE: Jan 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight ideas state Republicans have about education this year

Lawmakers unveiled agenda that covers school safety, teacher pay and more

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado on solid financial ground after dire shortfall

‘It’s just fabulous how this community responded’

DATE: Jan 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis trustees approve new master’s program to license principals

Degree track developed by regional educational leaders

DATE: Dec 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon