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Colorado General Assembly works to spare education cuts

Budget would increase per-pupil funding by $18.28 per student

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education Briefs

Durango Arts Center to host satire lecture Judith Reynolds will give the Life-Long Learning Lecture Series presentation “How Dare You? What Happens When Satire is Seen as Sacrile...

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Across nation, schools wrestle with medical pot policies

Educators grapple with new state laws, students’ needs

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

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

Fort Lewis College: Nonresidents catching up with Coloradans

Native American tuition waiver, distance from Front Range drives growth

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Kennedy Clark named to dean’s list The University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana, named Kennedy Clark of Durango to the 2015 Fall Semester dean’s list. Students...

DATE: Jan 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

FLC suspends athletic training major

Faculty, students upset about process, timing

DATE: Jan 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High charter in Durango looks at building in Twin Buttes

Board’s decision dependent on development of infrastructure

DATE: Jan 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Controversial cartoons to launch Life-Long Learning lectures at Fort Lewis College

Life-Long Learning enters 16th year

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

How does Durango School District decide to call a snow day?

Officials consult multiple sources before canceling class

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

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Education foundation offers academic grants The Durango Education Foundation announces a 25 percent increase this year in its Core Academic Grants budget for programs, materials n...

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

District invites you to talks about budget

At some point, I look forward to addressing the community about the plethora of resources that exist in the district and gaining insight on ways we can best invest them in our students, our ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.