Cortez school board hears from principals on STAR assessment scores

Board also discusses staffing and retention and votes on charter school renewals

Mancos school board discusses superintendent evaluation

Board celebrates the superintendent’s achievements over the last year

Fort Lewis Student Health Center accredited by Colorado Medicaid

College estimates about a third of the students would qualify for Medicaid

Pueblo Community College receives fire mitigation grant

The college will create a program surrounding fire mitigation with the funds

Legislators seek to stop libraries from banning books

Funding depends on compliance with Library Bill of Rights

Dove Creek school board approves new board member, discusses elementary school build

The District E seat has been vacant since November

Winter Youth Challenge encourages youths to learn about organizations in the area

The challenge is put on by the Safe Spaces for Youth Action Team

Mancos school district creates exploratory courses for middle school students

Exploratory courses will replace electives to better prepare students

Dolores school board discusses BEST grant and superintendent evaluations

Cold weather shortens meeting; some board members absent

SWOS raises funds to send students on learning trip to California

Students will learn about trees and ecosystems while camping and exploring

School events in January promise to start 2024 school year off strong

Educational events in January advocate for student performance and safety

State Historical Fund grants $250K for Root Cellar Barn at The Old Fort in Hesperus

Building deficiencies were harming crops grown by students in Fort Lewis College’s Farmer In Training Program