Durango School District 9-R

Car parade protest in Durango questions wisdom of school reopenings

‘Refuse to Return’ movement wants in-person learning closed until COVID-19 controlled

DATE: Jul 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R approves $56.6 million budget for 2020-21

About $6 million cut to deal with lost state revenues

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group recommends Durango schools ask for $85 million bond

Money would pay for safety and security, deferred maintenance across district

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R presents bleak budget picture to public

Survey online allows residents to offer input about cuts

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Without schools, how are students accessing counseling?

Counselors offer car-side visits and app-based support to students

DATE: May 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

9-R adopts temporary grading policy to address COVID-19

Students can opt for classes in coronavirus era to be excluded from GPA

DATE: Apr 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

As schools close, coronavirus highlights digital divide in Southwest Colorado

Some students lack internet access, but teachers have creative solutions

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District extends spring break, bolsters cleaning efforts

Response to COVID-19 includes closing buildings to outside groups

DATE: Mar 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forum on education funding draws a crowd in Mancos

Teachers, community urge legislators to prioritize education

DATE: Mar 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio school district buys detectors to deter vaping

New technology identifies vaping, THC, gunshots

DATE: Feb 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R board asks superintendent to end partial-lunch policy

Change sparked by petition that has garnered 1,700 signatures

DATE: Feb 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R board hits ‘like’ button on cellphone ban

Restricting use may encourage healthier student body culture

DATE: Feb 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News