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Yuma schools transportation short at least 20 bus drivers

August 25, 2022 12:00 PM Samantha Byrd

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As the new school year gets underway there’s a bus driver shortage leading to minor delays and additional work for…

White House struggles to answer questions on costs of student debt plan

August 25, 2022 1:31 PM CNN

The White House struggled for a second straight day to answer questions about President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, simultaneously…

The frustrating truth about who is excluded from college debt relief

August 25, 2022 1:08 PM CNN

President Joe Biden officially announced his student loan forgiveness plan, but there are so many questions that…

Students react to student loan forgiveness plan

August 24, 2022 8:08 PM Arlette Yousif

With President Biden’s announcement to forgive many student loans, our local community tries to navigate what that means for…

Arizona Western College is back in session completely for the fall semester after COVID

August 24, 2022 8:00 PM Vanessa Gongora

This marks the first week Arizona Western College (AWC) is open completely for the fall semester after…

Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000 after months of intense internal debate

August 24, 2022 9:01 AM CNN

President Joe Biden announced his plan for forgiving student debt for some borrowers Wednesday, which includes forgiving $10,000 for borrowers who…

Essay competition opens for Arizona students to win college fund money

August 23, 2022 3:28 PM Adam Klepp, Vince Ybarra

The Arizona state treasurer is asking 5th graders what their dream job is, and how they plan on achieving it.…

U. Michigan study to help those with autism improve driving

August 23, 2022 8:31 AM The Associated Press

University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young…

Teachers at Ohio’s largest school district vote to strike just before start of school year

August 23, 2022 8:00 AM CNN

Teachers at Ohio’s largest school district voted Sunday to go on strike for better learning and teaching conditions, just days before school is…

Local teacher awarded $1K grant from Diamondbacks

August 22, 2022 10:09 AM Samantha Byrd

YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – A local Yuma Union High School District teacher received a special award at Sunday’s Arizona Diamondbacks game. Gila Ridge…

This could be a momentous week for millions of young people

August 22, 2022 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

Within the “next week or…

White House leaning toward canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers who make less than $125,000

August 22, 2022 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

White House officials have been weighing — and leaning toward — the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an…

Why teachers seem more willing to go on strike

August 22, 2022 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

Teachers are on strike in Columbus, Ohio, demanding functioning air…

Imperial County Sheriff’s Office welcomes back students for first day of school

August 22, 2022 11:55 AM Wiley Jawhary

Deputies want parents’ kids to feel safe this school year – News 11’s Wiley Jawhary reports EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – According to a CBS news…

DC: Monkeypox preparations on GWU campus

August 21, 2022 4:32 PM CNN Newsource, Arlette Yousif, Dillon Fuhrman

“Now monkeypox is very visible so it was like this sort of looks very serious and…

Student loan announcement to come in ‘next week or so,’ Education secretary says ahead of deadline

August 21, 2022 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Sunday that Americans can expect a decision from the Biden administration on student loans in the “next…

Peoria school teaching 1776 curriculum

August 20, 2022 4:01 PM CNN Newsource, Arlette Yousif, Dillon Fuhrman

Welcome to Candeo Peoria. The public charter school says its mission is to grow wisdom and virtue for a life well lived. A part of their liberal arts…