Durango Education Foundation awards School District 9-R $100,000

Bridge the Gap campaign provides additional funding for middle school students

Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy

The new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income

Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling

Team UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths

Universal Preschool Program offers reduced tuition for child care

New state initiative seeks to help fund early childhood learning

Durango High School to host Flight for Life helicopter landing

Seminar an opportunity for students to learn lifesaving rescue practices

Ignacio breaks down key issues with Ascent charter school application

Educators take aim at proposed dress code, perceived lack of cultural sensitivity

Durango School District 9-R declines to review Ascent’s second charter application

Board of Education says applicant failed to meet a deadline

Bayfield nonprofit brings career pathways to students in rural areas

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative pulls together business owners, industry leaders and schools from nine districts

9-R’s Escuela para Padres, or ‘School for Parents,’ breaks down communication barriers

Learning sessions help Spanish-speaking families understand school resources

Ascent is back, this time with sights set on Ignacio School District

Charter school wants to locate near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Colorado Board of Education denies Ascent’s appeal for Durango charter in 4-3 vote

State board members argue pros and cons of 9-R’s decision to reject charter school application

Riverview science teacher shares specs on SOIL Community Garden project

Durango Parks and Recreation marks $25,000 in contributing funds