Arizona Western hosts Catrinas Competition for students and locals
More than 20 competitors took part in the event, with a panel of six judges evaluating their work to select the winners. For many participants, the…
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Yuma High School District receives letter grades for 2024-25 school year
The Yuma High School District announced the grades its received through the Arizona Department of Education…
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Local high school in Yuma receives grant to support student inventors
Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) has been selected as one of only eight high schools in the entire nation to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam…
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Yuma County Education Foundation holding 2025-2026 Hall Of Fame nominations
Awards include the Professional Educator Award, Frances Woodard Award, Estelle Dingus Award, Outstanding Organization Contributing to Yuma County,…
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AWC District Governing Board announces preferred presidential candidate
The Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board announced Dr. Reetika Dhawan as their sole preferred candidate to replace Dr. Daniel Corr…
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San Pasqual schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, taking place October 23 through October 31, is a weeklong effort to help communities across the country take a stand against drugs…
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Highlighting Ed Pastor’s principal this National Principal Month
Ed Pastor Principal Maritza Mares has been serving in the Gadsden Elementary School District for over two…
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District One designates this week School Bus Safety week
Yuma Elementary School District One designated October 20 through October 24 as School Bus Safety week. The goal is to raise awareness and reinforce…
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Otondo Elementary School celebrates raising over $10k through kindness
Mary A. Otondo Elementary School celebrated raising over $10,000 through The Kindness…
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State lawmakers send letter to ASU regarding President Trump’s higher education compact
In the letter, State Representative Brian Garcia (D-District 8) and State Senator Lauren Kuby (D-District 8) are urging ASU President Michael Crow to…
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University of Arizona declines White House funding deal
The University of Arizona declined a White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in return for agreeing to a series of…
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Ms. Rachel releases new children’s book to help families get more sleep
It’s called, “Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine: Encouraging a Calm and Comforting Good Night.” The book includes a checklist of things…
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YUHSD to host Transition Fair to prepare students for life after high school
The open house style event aims to help individuals with disabilities and their families learn about resources for different stages of…
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IVC impacted by Department of Education funding cuts
Nearly $2 million was cut from the fund allocated to Hispanic-serving institutions such as Imperial Valley College…
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Local junior high school honored for outstanding support for military families
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma has been officially designated a “Purple Star School,” a national recognition given to schools who go above and…
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AWC to host Catrinas and Catrines Contest
According to a press release, the contest is taking place on Thursday, October 30 at the AWC Yuma Campus from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is in honor…
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AWC to host transfer events for National Transfer Student Week
Taking place Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24, AWC says “students will explore transfer options, speak with representatives from…
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Crane Elementary School District tax increase to improve safety
The Crane Elementary School District is asking voters to approve a tax increase they say will improve safety and technology in the…
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Community leaders gather for the annual Arizona Southwest Town Hall
Local business leaders, educators, and students gathered at Arizona Western College in Yuma to discuss workforce development and how it aligns with…
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San Luis High School releases students early due to HVAC system
San Luis High School had an early dismissal, according to a message sent to…
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