Education - The Durango Herald

Student debt traps parents and their kids

WASHINGTON – A college degree practically stamped Andres Aguirre’s ticket to the middle class. Yet at age 40, he’s still paying the price of admission. After a decade of repayment...

DATE: Oct 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Athletics add key elements to student growth

As I shared last month, our district has been reflecting on ways to further support the development of our students beyond academics. While academic achievement is a key focus, ...

DATE: Oct 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

For Durango School District, keeping technology current is a challenge

Durango School District works hard to offer 21st-century classrooms

DATE: Oct 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Two vie for 9-R school district board seat

Candidates to speak at forum Thursday

DATE: Oct 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colo. school districts struggle to attract minority teachers

Difference is made by a teaching staff that mirrors student racial composition

DATE: Oct 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education Briefs

Students to attend Cornell College These local students are enrolled in Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, for the fall 2015 semester: Colter McMenimen of Bayfield....

DATE: Oct 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Smaller student body costs college

Enrollment drop at FLC hurts finances

DATE: Oct 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education Briefs

Childhood council offers training classes The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County announces an upcoming “Screening with the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (Asq-3)” and “The ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Selective schools collaborate on redesigned college application

More than 80 of the most selective colleges and universities are teaming up to design a new application system that aims to deepen engagement with high school students, especially those from...

DATE: Sep 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education