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Dolores superintendent candidates undergo interviews

The four finalists for the superintendent post at Dolores School District RE-4A have been selected, and they are now in the last phase of the interview process. Dolores teachers, school board...

DATE: March 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter math scores for Dolores students reveal mixed results

Winter math scores have been tallied and evaluated at Dolores elementary and secondary schools. During a recent board meeting for the Dolores School District RE-4A, the two school principals...

DATE: March 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Horny’ box spreads sexual education across Fort Lewis College

Anonymous questions about everything from birth control to bondage can be slipped into Horny the Sex Box, a vessel set up to educate students at Fort Lewis College. Fort Lewis senior Matisse Monty...

DATE: March 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Jared Polis says funds identified for full-day kindergarten

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan predicted state funding for full-day kindergarten, one of her main legislative goals, will become a reality during the current session of the Colorado General Assembly....

DATE: March 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Middle School honor roll

This past trimester, 251 students at Cortez Middle School earned honor roll spots. Of this number, 62 were recognized for receiving a 4.0 grade point average, 97 had a GPA of 3.5-3.99, and 92 a GPA...

DATE: March 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango superintendent confronts controversies in student newspaper

In an interview with the El Diablo , the student-run newspaper at Durango High School, Superintendent Dan Snowberger repeated incorrect information and criticized The Durango Herald ’s...

DATE: March 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores principal resigns, cites new opportunities

Dolores Elementary School Principal Gary Livick recently announced his resignation, meaning the school district will be seeing two new faces on its leadership team next year. Livick will finish out...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R looks at tight budget for 2019-20

Durango School District 9-R Board of Education members heard about a tight budget situation taking shape for the 2019-20 school year as state lawmakers debate how much aid they’ll provide for...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Number of homeless students nearly doubles in Durango schools

The number of homeless students in Durango School District 9-R has increased by 63 percent in recent years. During the 2016-17 school year, 68 homeless students were identified in the district, and...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

USDA launches youth website

In honor of National Ag Day on March 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a Youth and Agriculture website. The website aims to engage and inspire young people to pursue careers in...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Piñon Project will lead activities for students during spring break

Montezuma-Cortez schools may be on spring break this week, but there’s still plenty for young people to do. The Piñon Project is hosting a series of activities over the course of the week, for...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backpack program helps fill a food gap in Cortez

The federally funded free and reduced school lunch program is crucial for many children and families nationwide, including in Montezuma County. But on weekends, no school means no lunch, which can...

DATE: March 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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