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Teacher house calls lift student achievement

Program improves test scores, attendance, parental involvement

DATE: Dec 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

More colleges turn to fixed-rate tuition plans

Students, families say they can budget wisely, borrow less

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Classes will be available to child care providers The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County, in collaboration with Southwest Colorado Child Care Resource & Referral, will off...

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Saved by the bell? Sorry, not anymore

Schools see benefits in turning down noise

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

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Durango Arts Center to host art camp The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will hold its Winter Arts Camp for Kids from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 1-3. The camp w...

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

A handshake, a smile, a lesson in etiquette

DHS class to prepare students for the working world

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

In Hong Kong, tutors are the celebrities

When exam pressure is extreme, there is money to be made

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

District raising bar to improve student learning

The work of transforming our educational systems is certainly not easy. Our teachers, support staff members and administrators are working hard to adjust our practices and embrace...

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

42 private college presidents earn more than $1M

WASHINGTON – Presidents at 42 private colleges scaled the $1 million annual mark in total pay and benefits in 2011 – a slight bump from the year before, according to a survey based on the la...

DATE: Dec 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

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Education foundation celebrates 30 years The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence is celebrating its 30th birthday by getting a new name – Durango Education Foundation – ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

With ad campaign, girls school knocks fairy-tale life

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A local ad campaign by a Catholic high school for girls in Kentucky is generating nationwide buzz with the message that young women don’t need to find Prince Charming to li...

DATE: Dec 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

9-R superintendent to host round table Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger will host a round table to discuss 9-R’s current academic programs, and help deter...

DATE: Dec 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon