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This holiday season, reach out to families in need

As we come into the holiday season, it is important to reflect on all that we as a community have to be thankful for. I’ve never lived in a place that has so much to offer its res...

Perseverance is a crucial character trait for students

Over the last couple of months, I’ve addressed the issue of communication and our need to discuss issues that can help improve our schools and the experience for our children. Another critic...

Testing helps District 9-R gauge students’ abilities, prepare them for success

Recently, the school district received its state data from assessments administered across the district last spring. While there clearly are results that warrant celebration, we also had a n...

As a new school year begins, I want to hear from you

Another school year is upon us, and families are preparing to send their children back to school. Our traditional public schools, our charter schools and our private schools are ...

Open communication key to helping people in despair

Many have read about accounts of suicide in our community. Recent weeks have been challenging, as numerous people have either attempted to take their own lives or completed suicide. ...

Durango School District discussing school boundary rezoning

The last quarter of the school year has begun, as have several important processes where community input is desired. The district is discussing possible school boundary rezoning...

District 9-R aims to create competent, capable students

In Durango, we’ve been working hard to transform from the traditional public school system to one that is focused on building competency in all students. While the old system worked well for...

Celebrate school choice in Durango at education fair

Wednesday (Feb. 8) marks an important night of celebration in Durango. At 5 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union Ballroom, our community will celebrate school choice at th...

Safety comes first when our roads turn slick

It’s that time of the year when weather can make our lives interesting. While I had another topic for this week’s column, I thought it best to cover the weather procedures used ...

Safety comes first when our roads turn slick

It's that time of the year when weather can make our lives interesting. While I had another topic for this week's column, I thought it best to cover the weather procedures used ...

Mill levy revenue will support district’s mission

Let me take this opportunity to thank all citizens of La Plata County for their support of our recent mill levy initiative. While we succeeded with 63 percent casting a supportive vote, I ho...

Building a foundation of success with character

As a public school district, we hold a great deal of responsibility for ensuring that we adequately prepare our students for success after they leave our pre-K-12 system. While ...