DS - Education https://tj.durangoherald.com/section/ds-education/feed/ Latest local news from The Durango Herald. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:12:36 -0600 en-us 30 https://tj.durangoherald.com/cortez-kiva-students-put-on-a-health-fair/ Students from the Children’s Kiva recently put on a health fair at their school. “Students worked with 11 different health care practitioners,” said instructor Caitlin Munroe. Students in grades 2nd through 7th created booths of their research to share what... Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:51:47 -0600 C587C6DF-D828-45AA-8248-F0BE3ABB3C08 https://tj.durangoherald.com/state-may-give-native-mascots-second-look/ Lieutenant governor: Names are 'offensive' Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:13:19 -0600 7F228533-519F-4221-88A3-3BFD4533530C https://tj.durangoherald.com/college-scorecard-compares-schools-cost-earning-power/ Online tool helps students make more-informed decisions Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:13:01 -0600 F2A0EC37-970E-496F-BC20-059AF5610FA4 https://tj.durangoherald.com/school-news-new-teachers-check-in-after-first-week/ Ryan Hoover: “I am really happy I chose to be a part of Dolores Schools and the community. My wife, 2 little ones, and I have lived in a few places since moving out here (from Michigan), and this is... Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:40:28 -0600 5D6A958C-C7CE-47FB-87B2-E30DDB05F467 https://tj.durangoherald.com/unlimited-learning-receives-450000-grant-for-training/ Funds go to energy, health-care program Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:34:41 -0600 9EC74404-B4A1-479F-8204-90AFF2F8952B https://tj.durangoherald.com/los-pinos-fire-donates-ambulance-to-sccc/ Southwest Colorado Community College emergency medical services coordinator Troy Salazar accepts the keys and title to a retired ambulance from Los Pinos Fire Chief Larry Behrens.Courtesy photo Southwest Colorado Community College’s emergency medical services coordinator, Troy Salazar, was handed the... Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:34:15 -0600 75B19FF2-24EF-4B9A-8847-0F64061BF44A https://tj.durangoherald.com/elks-name-scholarship-winners/ From left: Jimmie Lankford: Exalted Ruler, Cortez Elks Lodge 1789; Emma Youngquist, of Dolores High School; Taylor Elder, of Dolores; Jonathon Walck, of Montezuma-Cortez High School; Haley Nadone, of Montezuma-Cortez; Sam Jarvis, scholarship chairman, Cortez Elks Lodge 1789.Courtesy Cortez Elks... Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:29:07 -0600 B04BEDFB-334D-4FB0-B427-5F47213ACA29 https://tj.durangoherald.com/meet-dolores-class-of-teachers-for-2015/ 22 teachers hired this summer Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:49:41 -0600 415D75B4-28AC-4C6A-B64A-73806066D4E3 https://tj.durangoherald.com/school-news-discuss-the-mill-levy-at-the-ponderosa/ Discussions about the mill levy are taking place every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the back room of the Ponderosa. Here are some details on the renewal. The current monthly support is coming from property taxes. Homes with a taxable... Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:48:30 -0600 473360E1-60DE-4052-BC68-B4F94EA71EC6 https://tj.durangoherald.com/meet-the-elementary-teachers/ Taylor Farquharson: From Virginia, grew up in North Carolina. She has a bachelor’s degree in English with education concentration from Virginia Tech, and is a third-grade teaching assistant. She fell in love with Dolores while on a camping trip. Josie... Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:19:38 -0600 166D6833-3853-4220-AD6F-2EC019509E01 https://tj.durangoherald.com/flc-gets-1-1-million-science-education-grant/ Focus is first-generation, low-income, disabled students Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:49:37 -0600 DB4B9E6A-DC4D-4B90-B2B0-9367E8041747 https://tj.durangoherald.com/sccc-encourages-students-to-enroll-now/ Community college begins fall semester on Aug. 24 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:47:59 -0600 B5F050DB-D3EC-4120-B58D-A78AD69F137E https://tj.durangoherald.com/college-now-offers-mri-ct-programs/ Course offerings will expand this fall when Southwest Colorado Community College (SCCC) East Campus adds new certificate programs in Medical Imaging. SCCC will add a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certificate program this fall in addition to a Computed Tomography (CT)... Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:47:58 -0600 96A1E076-B4DC-4EF8-AA83-DD87F5DF6A7F https://tj.durangoherald.com/school-news-little-cheerleaders-to-learn-bare-necessities/ The Dolores High School dance team is putting on a Jungle Book “Bare Necessities” pee wee camp for kids ages 3 through fifth grade. The camp costs $45 and includes a fabulous T-shirt, adorable bear ears, instruction from spirited high... Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:45:58 -0600 AB73EB7C-7F36-4871-9284-6AAB1A86B4EF https://tj.durangoherald.com/howerton-earns-college-credits-in-finland/ 'I have a friend now in every continent but Antarctica' Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:19:54 -0600 5C0AA2AE-0F13-4E14-A1C1-E01EB31B37AA https://tj.durangoherald.com/teaching-traditions/ Shiprock sand painter shows art at Dolores library Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:29:44 -0600 ABF4191A-9D5A-4AE9-B055-74B725C0F244 https://tj.durangoherald.com/families-pitch-in-to-help-at-school-to-farm-garden/ Children get a healthy dose of hands-on learning Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:29:23 -0600 CE411442-0797-4070-9BF2-35573B1D22CE https://tj.durangoherald.com/school-news-summer-sports-programs-are-in-full-swing/ High school volleyball open gym is taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the auxiliary gym, from 5 to 7 p.m. Middle school volleyball also has open gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be... Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:24:47 -0600 842BC40A-93A8-440C-8E23-2D900FD83361 https://tj.durangoherald.com/library-fun/ Kylee Burt and Whitney P. make clay animals during the Dolores Public Library summer reading program on Tuesday. The theme of the week was "animal heroes."Regan Umberger/Dolores Star Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:30:49 -0600 5D26BFA1-9137-4D0D-B5BA-D6F59EE4B73D https://tj.durangoherald.com/learn-how-sccc-can-help-you-become-a-medical-assistant/ For The Mancos Times Learn about Southwest Colorado Community College’s Medical Assistant program Thursday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at the West Campus, 33057 U.S. Highway 160, between Mancos and Cortez. This informational session and orientation meeting will explain how... Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:58:10 -0600 5A13FC57-1073-4C9E-84C8-229D7A756B74 https://tj.durangoherald.com/school-news-help-cheer-squad-pay-its-way/ The Dolores High School dance team is raising funds for future competitions and uniforms. They had a bake sale last week and are also selling Rocky Mountain Chocolate bars for $3 each. They have milk chocolate, milk chocolate crisp, milk... Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:01:51 -0600 47ECD802-423F-4BEA-9559-E79C982EEAA1 https://tj.durangoherald.com/holgate-nominated-for-youth-conference/ Dolores has no shortage of leaders, and last week, one more joined the ranks. Student Tristan Holgate was recently nominated as an ambassador for the 2015 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference, which took place in Lakewood. HOBY is a national... Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:58:45 -0600 E7482DAA-87B1-4EED-B28B-F1F44AAA615D https://tj.durangoherald.com/teacher-turnover-spikes-statewide/ District officials mum on canceled contracts Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:34:27 -0600 346A2E33-4B58-4A57-AA63-ACAC59CD975A https://tj.durangoherald.com/hanson-scholarship-winners-announced/ The Four Corners Board of Realtors has announced the eight 2015 Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship recipients for this year. Pictured are Sierra Wilson (Mancos), Laura Shirley (non-traditional school), Faith Pejsa (Dolores), Alina Umberger (Dolores), Anakay Hanold (Cortez), Mariah Bradshaw (Mancos),... Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:19:08 -0600 5745AA8B-3A64-46DE-B6BA-6D43936663BB https://tj.durangoherald.com/field-day-fun/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:34:18 -0600 E8CA45BB-B9B8-4A3C-A444-B89B3BC31A3A https://tj.durangoherald.com/durango-college-graduates-150-students/ Pediatrician tells SCCC class of 2015 'have no fear of failure' Wed, 20 May 2015 18:35:20 -0600 C973A8CB-936C-4274-A2DC-1222DC20AD19 https://tj.durangoherald.com/school-news-summer-library-programs-announced/ The Dolores Public Library will be the place to be this summer, whether you want to take part in the super hero-themed reading group, watch a movie, play with legos or get free lunch. Starting June 9 running through Aug.... Wed, 20 May 2015 18:33:25 -0600 A91CE6D9-601B-4215-BF72-20C84A0C21DE https://tj.durangoherald.com/rural-schools-gain-clout/ Alternatives to Common Core Wed, 13 May 2015 19:28:18 -0600 23C79C88-D13F-4866-BDFD-6CD03E81C5AD https://tj.durangoherald.com/sccc-graduates-151-students-in-sunday-ceremony/ Graduation speaker will be Isaac Pope Wed, 13 May 2015 19:28:09 -0600 303D5265-7096-495A-8378-7817D8ECC4CB https://tj.durangoherald.com/the-working-life/ Career Day gives students a sampling of occupational options Wed, 06 May 2015 20:45:10 -0600 023B4903-6B94-4A9E-AB92-A098315B1295