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Education

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

DATE: Sep 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

All eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

2,000 skateboards, 7,000 pairs of shoes donated at Navajo Nation Fair

Families lined up for free items, diapers, wipes and school supplies

DATE: Sep 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mixed results for Colorado schools in spring 2025 Measures of Academic Progress scores

Test outcomes on the rise nationally, locally since pandemic lows, but numbers still need work overall, says CDE official

DATE: Sep 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

After yearlong process, influence from student activism group and bipartisan 7-2 board vote, decision pushed through

DATE: Sep 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fully online school receives academic excellency award

Southwest Colorado eSchool offers asynchronous education to the region

DATE: Sep 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peer mentorship program enters second year at Miller Middle School

Where Everyone Belongs program connects seasoned eighth graders with sixth grade newbies to ensure all students feel welcome

DATE: Aug 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

New data show setbacks in chronic absenteeism, daily attendance in Colorado schools

More positive trends seen locally, but numbers on the whole ‘moving in the wrong direction,’ says state Department of Education official

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

About 800 freshmen settle into dorm life

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

DATE: Aug 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Back to school 2025: The new and the notable

Newly instated leadership and staff, construction and improvements, amended programs in the making across the area

DATE: Aug 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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