In-person learning accelerated for Durango 9-R schools Durango, Colorado Currently Fri 61% chance of precipitation 50% chance of precipitation 4% chance of precipitation Snowberger: ‘It’s really important to get our kids back to school’ By Patrick Armijo Education, business & real estate reporter Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 4:40 PM Updated: Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 2:44 PM In-person learning accelerated for Durango 9-R schools On Thursday, Durango School District 9-R accelerated its plan to bring back traditional in-person learning to its schools. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Toggle font size Loading the English audio player... Students will be back in school sooner and for more time each week under modifications of Durango School District 9-R’s plan to return to in-person learning made Thursday.