Education - The Journal

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

DATE: Mar 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School bands earn back-to-back superior ratings at NMMEA Music Performance Assessment

This is the first time the bands have achieved superior ratings in back-to-back years

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos School District invites families to Family Connection Night

Dinner and child care will be provided

DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos school district requests stakeholder input in hiring of secondary school principal

James Hughes resigned from his position as principal

DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments

Shrinking enrollment contributes to ‘toughest budget year in recent memory’

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond

The Dolores High School principal noted potential negative impacts on rural districts

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats

The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores Booster Club to host Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show and pop-up store

The group is still seeking donations for the pop-up store

DATE: Feb 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores Rotary Bingo Night sets record with $3,400 raised for Operation Graduation

Operation Graduation provides a safe place for graduates to celebrate

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez school board OKs Kiva Montessori’s request to transfer authorization to Charter Institute

The school now enters the application phase with the Colorado Charter School Institute

DATE: Feb 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos school board hears about upcoming launch of ‘crew’ structure for district

The MLO oversight committee set to release drafts for community and staff review this week

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education