Education - The Journal

DAC survey shows parents satisfied with schools overall, giving noted areas of improvement

Over 320 parents participated in the survey, which was sent out in April

DATE: Sep 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores posts mixed marks on test scores, plans to improve

The district saw improvements in math but setbacks in English

DATE: Sep 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez schools celebrate improvement in performance

State removes Mesa Elementary from accountability clock after 5 years

DATE: Sep 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Moving back on campus a growing trend

Fort Lewis College experiences 25% increase of on-campus residents

DATE: Aug 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

First Cortez school board meeting of the year leads to BOCES discussions

Director of ESS Lisa Megal addresses the school board about plans

DATE: Aug 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

SW Colorado economic development officials aim to bolster skilled labor workforce

Some workers’ skill sets don’t match what employers are expecting

DATE: Aug 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five Ute adult learners to graduate from PCC with NCCER credits

The program aims to increase the number of Native American adult learners

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Sens. Hickenlooper and Romney introduce bill to promote competency-based education

The Republican and Democrat team up on legislation

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

PCC offers programs near Cortez to aid students who are interested in STEM pathways

Events and classes held this summer

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

New Dove Creek elementary school starts construction, hopes to open doors in August 2024

The school is being built with the help of the BEST grant

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Teacher shortage affecting rural America hits close to home

All districts in Southwest Colorado are experiencing the effects

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Affirmative action ruling won’t affect admissions at FLC, says college president

School was not making acceptance decisions based on race

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News