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State making strides toward better schooling

As a public school superintendent, it is challenging to deal with the many perspectives and attitudes that exist around public K-12 education. Unfortunately, some see the K-12 s...

DATE: Oct 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

District wants to engage you about finances

As many of you know, school finances have been quite challenging during the last five years. While the voters approved a mill-levy override in 2010, the district suffered massive...

DATE: Sep 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

A busy election season awaits for public education

As some of you have heard, an initiative will be on the ballot in Colorado giving voters an opportunity to invest further in K-12 education in Colorado. In the last four years, p...

DATE: Aug 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Assessments aim to improve student success

It’s hard to believe that the school year is almost over. My first year in Durango has been a rewarding experience. This year has been marked with a lot of changes – some require...

DATE: May 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Honor teachers, staff members all of next week

In Durango, our community is fortunate to have a team of dedicated teachers and staff members. The week of May 6 marks Teacher Appreciation Week across the U.S. I encourage that...

DATE: Apr 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News