San Luis students speak to lawmakers at State Capitol
A San Luis High School student recently traveled to the Arizona State Capitol to speak with lawmakers about the future of the Colorado River and why…
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Holtville High student recognized for achievements in academics and agriculture
17-year-old Kyle Self has been named as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholarship Award, a national program created to recognize high school…
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AWC hosts Decade of Transformation event
The Decade of Transformation event was to take a look back and celebrate the faculty, governing board, and students at…
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KAWC general manager earns Lifetime Service Award
Arizona Western College (AWC) says KAWC and Border Radio General Manager Dave Riek has earned the Lifetime Service Award from the Arizona Media…
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LAUSD superintendent on paid leave following FBI raid
Los Angeles School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is on paid leave while he is part of a federal investigation. The move comes two days after the…
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Local student honored at State Capitol
One Yuma County Fifth Grader was one of 19 Arizona students honored at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix as part of the AZ-529 art…
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Chicanos por la Causa now accepting applications for the 2026 Esperanza teachers awards
Chicanos por la Causa’s 2026 Esperanza teachers awards are now accepting nominations to recognize four Arizona…
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State Superintendent honors Desert View Academy for academic achievement
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne visited Desert View Academy this week to recognize the school’s academic achievement and…
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AWC to hold Sixth Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference
According to a press release, the conference, taking place at the Yuma Campus from March 2 to March 5, will “feature a series of transfer-focused…
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Kofa High School’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals earns first place in Community Awareness
The campaign seeks to educate both farmers and local residents about the effects of pesticides and the importance of informed agricultural practices…
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AWC to host ‘Decade of Transformation’ event next month
According to a press release, the event is taking place Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Schoening Conference Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5…
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Local student wins 80th Annual Yuma County Spelling Bee
Yuma County Schools Superintendent Tom Hurt joined in congratulating Smriti as the winner of the 80th Annual County Spelling…
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YUHSD to host Parent Academy session this spring
According to a press release, the academy, starting Tuesday, February 24, 2026, is to help families “feel confident and informed as their child…
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Crane Elementary School District to host registration series
Crane Elementary School District is hosting a registration series at nine of their schools to prepare for the 2026-27 school…
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Yuma High School CTE students hold presentations at city council meetings
Yuma Union High School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) students held presentations at city council meetings with the City of San Luis,…
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Crane Schools Governing Board names new superintendent
According to a press release, the board has appointed Dale Ponder as their next superintendent, and he will start July 1 of this…
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State schools chief Tom Horne teams up with ASU to combat teacher shortage
According to a press release, the partnership to combat the state’s teacher shortage by expanding access to “high-quality instruction, strengthen…
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San Luis students join national walkout & lead peaceful anti ICE raid protests
San Luis High School students held two protests to stand in solidarity with Minnesota following recent fatal shootings involving federal immigration…
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New massage therapy school opens in Yuma
The Arizona School of Myotherapy offers a two-semester course with lectures and hands-on training from seven professional faculty members. It also…
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AWC Foundation accepting Hall of Fame nominations
According to a press release, the AWC Hall of Fame “honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz Counties who have made a…
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