Education - The Journal

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

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DATE: Nov 7, 2022 | CATEGORY:

AG is among 4 finalists for Northern New Mexico College post

ESPANOLA, N.M. – New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is one of four finalists being considered for president of Northern New Mexico College, according to media reports. Balderas is l...

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Move over athletics, Durango High School launches esports

Students compete against other high schools in western Colorado to crown the best gamers

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks

9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’

DATE: Oct 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Education, environment advocates warn about instability of oil and gas revenue

Politicians won’t slow the industry but must eventually diversify funding, economist says

DATE: Oct 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

FBI turns to Fort Lewis College in effort to diversify employment

College and high school students explore world of federal crime fighting

DATE: Sep 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado begins review of former Indian boarding school in Hesperus

‘We just need to keep teaching and talking about it so that this never happens again,’ said state Rep. Barbara McLachlan

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado has highest pay gap for educators in the U.S.

New study says teachers statewide make about 36% less than professionals with similar education

DATE: Aug 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

More Fort Lewis College students seek housing on campus – a reflection of high rents in town

School working with hotel, apartment complex to provide living space

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nursing program coming to Fort Lewis College in 2023

Skyhawk Hall to be renovated to resemble mock hospital rooms

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teachers: To make extended learning work, first help students get to school

Lawmakers hear from educators on classroom time limitations and absences

DATE: Aug 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico