Durango School District 9-R - The Durango Herald

Colorado Board of Education denies Ascent’s appeal for Durango charter in 4-3 vote

State board members argue pros and cons of 9-R’s decision to reject charter school application

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Riverview science teacher shares specs on SOIL Community Garden project

Durango Parks and Recreation marks $25,000 in contributing funds

DATE: Oct 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needham Elementary School math teacher surprised with $25,000 award

Tiffany Miera recognized for her commitment to educational improvement

DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Park Elementary celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with cooking activities

Students make blue corn mush while sharing and discussing culture

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Move over athletics, Durango High School launches esports

Students compete against other high schools in western Colorado to crown the best gamers

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School welcomes back homecoming parade

Event featured athletes, marching band, floats and fire engines

DATE: Oct 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks

9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’

DATE: Oct 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dozens of new bike racks being installed across Durango

Bicycle security is meant to promote active transportation

DATE: Sep 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As pandemic recedes, Durango schools recommit to locally grown food sources

Students mark Proud School Meal Day with lunches made from fresh produce

DATE: Sep 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School’s Impact Career Development Center begins construction

New work-based learning environment is expected to be done by fall 2023

DATE: Sep 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

As labor market struggles, are more students forgoing college?

Schools put more emphasis on internships and ‘experiential learning’ as a way to test the workforce

DATE: Sep 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Class gives high school students early glimpse of life as a teacher

Durango School District 9-R seeks to improve retention rates among educators

DATE: Sep 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News