Super fun talking about how Durango 9-R is using AI generative art and teacher-created chatbots to engage students at Colorado Education Initiative Roadmap for AI in Education Launch! Dr. Karen Cheser SchoolAI Adobe For Education Adobe Express

Our SOIL (Sustainability Outdoor Inspiration Lab) is a dream come true for students and the community.

Was blown away by some of our Durango 9-R Newcomer students who participated in an English language and art program this summer. Here are some of their projects and check out this article in Chalkbeat: chalkbeat.org/colorado/2024/…

The City of Durango’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission is seeking high school student applicants. MYAC members will have the opportunity to obtain service hours, develop community events, and be a voice for youth in the region. Apply: ow.ly/hbKi50TjxrC #CourageousLeader

Love reading? 📖 Enjoy working with kids? 🧒 Durango School District needs volunteers for the One to One Reading Coach program. No experience is needed, and a free training will be offered Sept. 28. Register here: ow.ly/FeL050TluRt

Here's a great story to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is Sept. 15-16. In our district, everyone belongs. We are proud of this warm welcome for our newcomer students and their families. ow.ly/kr8850ThS12 #DEIBinAction #HispanicHeritageMonth

Baffled by school funding and how it affects your property taxes? We break it down in this infographic.

Great infographic on co-teaching

The Powerhouse has partnered with 9-R to support Lego League teams across the district for K-8th graders. We need coaches! Sign up as a coach or sign up your student to participate on a team here: powsci.org/lego-league/

Kindergartners working on first letter sounds with the Sphero Sphero Education Indi cars. Engagement was 🚀🚀🚀 Durango 9-R Dr. Karen Cheser

We believe all our students are valued members of our school communities, and we are proud of our district's diversity. Our families recognize the work we are doing, as evidenced by the 2023-24 District Accountability Advisory Committee's (DAAC) Family Survey. #DEIBinAction

Our mission in Durango 9-R is to ensure our students can find and live out their Ikigai ( their purpose). Here is a reminder of the magnified power of living out your Ikigai…

Thank you to these amazing volunteers spending their Saturday training to be One to One reading coaches in Durango 9-R . We appreciate you! Thank you NKYEducation Council for leading this program.

I loved moderating this 🔥Student Engagement Panel with Alberto M. Carvalho CarlandaTheMagicalTeacher Dr. Alex Marrero Dr. Karen Cheser Dr. Jenny Nash #sponsored by LEGO Education at #ISTELive cctea.ch/4f4iMAr - so many great ideas!

Dr. Karen Cheser

Starting our 4th year of our Durango 9-R Inclusive Excellence Guiding Coalition… working to create equitable, inclusive learning environments where all students- and staff and families- have a strong sense of belonging.

Sweet 16! We are thrilled to move up from #24 to #16 Best School Districts in Colorado, out of 164 in the state. In fall 2024, the online ranking and review site Niche increased our district's overall grade from B+ to an A-. Review the district here: ow.ly/zNHb50TzhOl