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Shh: Naps may help preschoolers learn

NEW YORK – Any parent knows that a daytime nap can help keep preschoolers from getting cranky. Now a small study suggests that it helps them learn, too. The lesson for grown-ups:...

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Tuitions cut to lure students

Colleges address sticker shock

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Amendment 66 forum scheduled for today Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence will host an Amendment 66 Forum from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Pullman Room of the Strater Hote...

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

U.S. education chief floats later start time

WASHINGTON – A later start to the school day could help teenagers get the most from their classroom time, and local districts should consider delaying the first bell, Education Secretary Arn...

DATE: Sep 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Sleep: Who’s passing this class?

Busy schedules, biological clocks can deprive students of rest

DATE: Sep 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

District wants to engage you about finances

As many of you know, school finances have been quite challenging during the last five years. While the voters approved a mill-levy override in 2010, the district suffered massive...

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

Education Briefs

9-R team selected to join teaching program The National Education Foundation has selected a Durango School District 9-R team to join the NEA Foundation Institute for Innovation in...

DATE: Sep 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

At charters, short careers by demand

HOUSTON – Tyler Dowdy just started his third year of teaching at YES Prep West, a charter school here. He figures now is a good time to explore his next step, including applying for a superv...

DATE: Sep 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Special-education committee to meet The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Durango School District boardroom, 201 E. 12th St. P...

DATE: Sep 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Brief

Silver Swanson receives Nightingale Scholarship The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center announces Silver Swanson as the recipient of the 2013 Southwestern Colorado ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

School tax initiative makes ballot – barely

Almost 46 percent of signatures invalidated

DATE: Sep 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colds to concussions

Nurses stay busy caring for students at Durango schools

DATE: Sep 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

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