Over the last couple of months, I’ve addressed the issue of communication and our need to discuss issues that can help improve our schools and the experience for our children. Another critical...

Recently, the school district received its state data from assessments administered across the district last spring. While there clearly are results that warrant celebration, we also had a number...

Another school year is upon us, and families are preparing to send their children back to school. Our traditional public schools, our charter schools and our private schools are excited to see our...

Many have read about accounts of suicide in our community. Recent weeks have been challenging, as numerous people have either attempted to take their own lives or completed suicide. Many of these...

In Durango, we’ve been working hard to transform from the traditional public school system to one that is focused on building competency in all students. While the old system worked well for many...

Wednesday (Feb. 8) marks an important night of celebration in Durango. At 5 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union Ballroom, our community will celebrate school choice at the fourth annual...

It’s that time of the year when weather can make our lives interesting. While I had another topic for this week’s column, I thought it best to cover the weather procedures used in the district...

It's that time of the year when weather can make our lives interesting. While I had another topic for this week's column, I thought it best to cover the weather procedures used in the district...

Let me take this opportunity to thank all citizens of La Plata County for their support of our recent mill levy initiative. While we succeeded with 63 percent casting a supportive vote, I hope we...

As a public school district, we hold a great deal of responsibility for ensuring that we adequately prepare our students for success after they leave our pre-K-12 system. While we continue to...