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University of New Mexico to offer online Chicano studies program

Ethnic programs expand around U.S.

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Quiet Power: New book can help introverted students thrive at school

A few years ago, introverts finally started to be understood. No, they aren’t shy or miserable. Yes, it’s draining when you constantly ask them “What’s wrong?” And really, introverts are pow...

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Absentee rates above average in our schools

A fourth of students miss 15 days or more of school in La Plata County

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is it time to drop algebra?

Author says class can unnecessarily derail students’ path to a degree

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Education briefs

Stillwater Music offers classes, camps Stillwater Music’s second summer session will begin July 11. Children and adults of any level of musical experience can register for a vari...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Value of remedial math in college questioned

Colleges routinely force students with weak math skills to take remedial classes before enrolling in one that yields credit, a requirement that poses one of the biggest hurdles for disadvant...

DATE: Jun 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

At University of Northern Colorado, Complaints pile up over speech regulations

GREELEY – Complaints are continuing to pile up after the Complaints range from in-class assignments to students’ strongly stated political opinions. They even included cooking competitions...

DATE: Jun 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weight report cards may not help students shed pounds

NEW YORK – When New York City public schools began giving students report cards on their weight a decade ago, officials hoped the information would help fight an obesity epidemic in the nati...

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Recovery schools offer addicted teens chance to stay clean

Funding a challenge, but kids say removing temptation crucial

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Durango resident named to college’s dean’s list Zeta Hay of Durango was named to the second semester honors dean’s list at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Students who at...

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Emily Vierling to explore the sea on summer study

Animas High School student selected for prestigious fellowship

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tim Kroes retires after 25 years at Adaptive Sports Association

He has led the Durango Adaptive Sports Association through remodels, vehicle purchases and program expansions benefitting hundreds of participants, and now Tim Kroes is stepping down after 2...

DATE: Jun 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News