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Durango School District online program will accept small pool of students in inaugural year
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (502+ words) Durango School District's new online learning program is set to launch in August and will serve students in grades nine through 12, according to a news release from the district. "We're seeing more families choose online learning options, and we want…...
Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (435+ words) Fort Lewis College student Grady James took home the overall first place prize in the 11th annual FLC Hawk Tank competition April 18 for his business venture, joining nine winners across four competit. .....
Animas High School juniors learn the ropes during internships
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (531+ words) Monday marked the first day of LINK internships for junior students at Animas High School, where 11th graders are dispersed throughout the country to experience the reality of work environments and lifelong jobs. LINK " leading internships for new knowledge " has been…...
Opinion | Early child care: The essential industry powering La Plata County's workforce and economy
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (466+ words) In the rollout of the La Plata Early Childcare Investment Plan, we highlight the economic opportunity that growth in our local early child care system will bring to our community. We can better unders. .. Early child care: The essential industry…...
When home has an expiration date for Queer youths
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1688+ words) Ashley Vance wakes up most mornings surprised by the quiet. No shouting. No searching for a safe couch. No fear of who she might encounter in a crowded shelter. For the first time in years, the 20-year-old trans woman has…...
When home has an expiration date for Queer youth
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (1152+ words) Ashley Vance wakes up most mornings surprised by the quiet. No shouting. No searching for a safe couch. No fear of who she might encounter in a crowded shelter. For the first time in years, the 20-year-old trans woman has…...
Bayfield School District launches online learning program
2+ week, 5+ day ago (410+ words) Enrollment is now open for the Bayfield School District's new online learning program. The program, which will be available for grades five through 12, intends to provide "flexibility, personalization, and strong connections to the local school community," according to a news…...
Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition
3+ week, 3+ day ago (534+ words) Forty-three Escalante Middle School students have qualified for a spot at this year's Colorado State National History Day competition in Denver after receiving top honors at regionals for their interactive presentations on key moments of the past. Regionals took place…...
Signatures submitted for anti-trans Colorado ballot measures
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (559+ words) An anti-LGBTQ+ organization submitted signatures to the Colorado secretary of state's office Friday for two ballot measures that would restrict rights for transgender children in the state. Protect Kids Colorado, a coalition led by prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Erin Lee, submitted…...
Bayfield High School students win big in robotics, animatronics
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (967+ words) Bayfield High School students took home big wins last month at the Denver Technology Student Association State Championships. Eight students from BHS brought back team wins, including first and second place in the robotics category, first place in animatronics and…...