Rick Petersen for Durango 9-R

So there's some out there trying to convince people that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a partisan concept. Just because one political party tries to tie it to another political party does not make it partisan, they only wish it did.
Good info here from the (NON-partisan) League of Women Voters:

https://www.lwv.org/blog/what-dei-beyond-buzzwords

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What is DEI? Beyond the Buzzwords | League of Women Voters If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’re probably aware of the recent attacks on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) policies. But what is DEI, how does it really impact us and our democracy? This blog will provide more clarity into the concept, who’s opposing it, and why it’...

Great info here from most of the candidates running for school board. Do your research; know who you are voting for!

2025 Durango School Board Candidate Forum This virtual forum, hosted by the La Plata County Democrats on October 1, 2025, gave voters the chance to hear directly from candidates running for the Duran...

Way to go Park elementary!

It's 🔥 Trailblazing Tuesday! 🔥

Today, we want to give a shout out to the trailblazing work of Park Elementary School. This school won a Governor's Improvement Award from the Colorado Department of Education.

Learn more about these honors here: https://ow.ly/yYAl50WFGbA

On Trailblazing Tuesdays, we spotlight the innovative work of our staff and students. You'll also see examples of how our students are learning Portrait of a Graduate power skills and incorporating them into their school projects.