Education Update https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/columnists-education-update/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:00:41 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/student-centered-budgeting-is-on-all-our-minds/ When our board adopted our district strategic plan this fall, one of the four overarching priorities was student-centered budgeting. The strategic plan states that “the district will maintain a sustainable budget that will support student needs, academic priorities and staff... Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:37:38 -0700 8284F420-18C8-03C6-E053-0100007F504F https://tj.durangoherald.com/haukeness-why-are-we-so-concerned-about-test-scores/ Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn The district received our state test scores showing the growth and achievement of our students this month. As a parent and a long-time educator, I know that each of our students is so much more than a test... Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:29:57 -0600 7422087E-C180-7A00-E053-0100007FA9B0 https://tj.durangoherald.com/haukeness-helping-students-achieve-learning-milestones/ Lori Haukeness This spring I will have the honor of celebrating college graduation with one of my daughter’s friends who became a part of our family over the years. I cannot help but think about how many kids I have... Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:19:45 -0600 6AC6A28F-121A-710D-E053-0100007F8D07 https://tj.durangoherald.com/haukeness-school-district-committed-to-all-around-student-well-being/ Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn When people think of school, they think mostly of classroom teaching. Other factors, though, can prevent a child from being safe, healthy and fully focused on learning. Throughout Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1, we strive to serve our students... Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:03:33 -0700 65D154DD-4048-5011-E053-0100007F64B6 https://tj.durangoherald.com/haukeness-building-on-the-past-to-move-re-1-into-the-future/ The new year always provides me with an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and look forward to the upcoming year’s opportunities and challenges. I feel personally blessed to be able to lead our school district and to work... Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:48:40 -0700 639DF721-607F-1D17-E053-0100007FC9A3 https://tj.durangoherald.com/haukeness-lets-work-together-to-find-money-for-education/ Lori Haukenessdu1-i-syn I again want to thank the community committee, Colorado Education Association, and the many teachers, staff, and community members who supported the mill-levy override. As the superintendent and a longtime resident in this community, I am disappointed that... Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:04:13 -0700 5E9958A7-9367-4F47-E053-0100007F2509 https://tj.durangoherald.com/haukeness-schools-students-planning-to-have-a-great-year/ Lori Haukeness The beginning of the school year is always the most exciting time for me as an educator. Students are the heartbeat of our district, and it makes me so happy to visit our students and see them returning... Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:03:13 -0600 5783B697-4C2F-368C-E053-0100007F09B2