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Durango High School Celebrates Top 10% National Ranking: A Closer Look at Local Excellence in Education
Durango High School (DHS) ranks in the top 10% of high schools in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Reports. DHS Principal Dr. Jon Hoerl credits this achievement to the combined efforts of students, teachers, and staff. The ranking considers various factors including college readiness, key subject proficiency, and graduation rates.
Nearly $1 Million Boost from DIDF to Enhance Workforce Training at Fort Lewis College
The Durango Industrial Development Foundation (DIDF), established in the 1970s, has donated over $700,000 to Fort Lewis College (FLC) to establish the Durango Industrial Development Endowment. This endowment will support workforce development, entrepreneurship education, mentoring, and career readiness training. Additionally, DIDF has given $250,000 to assist FLC in developing its workforce development program over the next three years.
Fort Lewis College Launches New Program to Address Local Medical Assistant Shortage
Fort Lewis College (FLC) has started a new Medical Assistant Certificate program in partnership with the Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center (SWCAHEC). This program aims to reduce the shortage of medical assistants in regional healthcare centers and offers career opportunities for students. It began this winter and is open to both students and community members, providing training in essential medical skills and qualifications.
Local Students Shine: Celebrating Our Schools' Board of Education Award Recipients
The Portrait of a Graduate competencies include: Empathetic Collaborator, Resilient Risk-Taker, Agile Thinker, Creative Problem-Solver, Confident Communicator, and Courageous Leader. Each school nominated students to receive the awards. (Due to sports, clubs, and other events, not all students were able to attend and be included in the photos.) Animas Valley Elementary School Florida Mesa Elementary School Fort Lewis Elementary School Park Elementary School Riverview Elementary School Sunnyside Elementary School Escalante Middle School Miller Middle School Big Picture High School Durango High SchoolVisit here for more details.
Fort Lewis College's Own Professor Wins Prestigious Fulbright to Battle Misinformation in Italy
Fort Lewis College Philosophy Professor Justin McBrayer has received his second Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. This award recognizes his work in philosophy, especially his research on misinformation and fake news. McBrayer, author of 'Beyond Fake News, Finding the Truth in a World of Misinformation,' will further explore fake news in liberal democracies. His research will aim to find ways these societies can reduce fake news and increase the spread of accurate information.
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