By Sacha Smith, The Southern Ute Drum | March 17, 2017 On Wednesday, March 15 a community outreach event was held at the Ignacio High School to introduce the American Indian Measurable Success (AIMS) initiative. The initiative is focused on improving college and workforce readiness of Native American students in …
Teacher works to bring more Native Americans to AP classes
By Nelson Garcia, 9News | July 13, 2016 Life on the reservation can be difficult for students. Poverty and other issues are prevalent. But, a teacher in Durango believes teens’ lives can be changed by offering a new class. “Really, just all kids, girls and boys from all socio-economic levels, …