Durango School District 9-R

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

Sexting among Durango students sparks police investigation

School officials also see uptick in vaping, drug use

DATE: Dec 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teaching climate change a tricky endeavor in politically charged world

Durango schools allow students to reach their own conclusions

DATE: Dec 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newcomer topples incumbent to join Durango school board

Kristin Smith wins by wide margin

DATE: Nov 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Review of Juniper School finds cause for concern

Board members say some problems fixed, other changes in progress

DATE: Nov 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Survey seeks input on school security, arming guards in Durango

District garners hundreds of responses in first four days

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board seeks, hears input about security issues

Residents allowed to ask questions, give feedback

DATE: Oct 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News