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Charter Schools

The Liberty School prepares to build its own facility

After holding classes in a church basement, an airport hangar and now, in rented space in a 1950s-era building belonging to The private school uses specialized curriculum, teachers and tut...

DATE: Nov 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Charter schools’ equal-funding fight clears Senate Education Committee

Durango school district supportive of legislative effort

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Liberty School gains accreditation

Will enable parents to get loans for tuition

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report: New Mexico charter schools cost more, perform same

SANTA FE – Rapidly expanding charter schools in New Mexico are spending more per student with similar academic results to traditional public schools, state program analysts told lawmakers on...

DATE: Jan 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mountain Middle School, a Durango charter school, and city reach agreement on expansion

Addition of up to 7,000 square feet will house 60 more students

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juniper School in fundraising mode

The board of the proposed Juniper School has swung into full fundraising mode after it did not receive a $200,000 startup grant from the Colorado Department of Education. School s...

DATE: Dec 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Charter school fails to get grant

Lack of $600,000 raises questions about Juniper’s viability

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Students will run board election at Animas High

First parent-elected director to be chosen

DATE: Oct 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

State board may rule on school expansion

City planners, Mountain Middle officials seeking deal

DATE: Aug 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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