Local Film and TV Production class receives $1K grant from AZ Diamondbacks
Gila Ridge High School’s Film and TV Production program and teacher James Kuzniak received a “Play Ball” grant award of $1,000 from the Arizona…
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Arizona teacher earns Child Develpoment Associate Credential
Karen Preston was awarded a $1,000 check on August 30 for being the first professional in Arizona to complete a new “continuing education…
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Eight community colleges in California launch new pilot program
In this new education model being piloted at eight campuses across the state, including Southwestern College in Chula Vista, the only thing students…
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STEDY and YUHSD start new cosmetology program
The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma and YUHSD teamed up for a new cosmetology…
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Local high school student graduates from Arizona Western College
A Kofa High School freshman pulls off a remarkable academic…
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Yuma Union High School District uses new program
The Yuma Union High School District will be using a new program called “ParentSquare” that will help parents and schools communicate on a much better…
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Three local teachers receive ‘Supply My Class’ grant from APS
Local high school teachers were awarded the Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) “Supply My Class” Grant on Wednesday and received $500 each to buy…
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Biden-Harris Administration launches SAVE program for student loan borrowers
The Biden-Harris Administration has launched the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan for student loan borrowers.…
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AWC Director of Facilities Management recognized as national industry expert
Arizona Western College (AWC) Director of Facilities Management Steve Eckert was honored by the U.S. Department of Energy and featured on the…
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Gila Ridge High School dismisses students early due to water main break
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Gila Ridge High School will be dismissing students at 11 a.m. on Monday due to a broken water main near…
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YUHSD launches new communications platform for families
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) launched ParentSquare, which is a unified school-to-home communication platform that allows families in the…
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Calexico library to host Fiesta Mexicana, Kids Need to Read to visit
According to a press release, the event will take place on Thursday, September 28, running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and will feature crafts, games and…
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El Centro City Library now offers NOLO Books
The City of El Centro is excited to announce that NOLO Books are now available to read at the El Centro City…
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Tom Horne sues Governor and Attorney General over English language instruction
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne filed a lawsuit against Governor Hobbs and Attorney General Mayes for a judicial declaration…
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Local high school ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Cibola High School was ranked among the top 26 percent of high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in their annual Best High…
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AWC English faculty receives national recognition for book chapter
Three Arizona Western College (AWC) English professors received national recognition from the Council of Writing Program Administrators for…
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Local students earned perfect score for 2023 AASA
15 students from Desert View Academy were honored for earning a perfect score on the 2023 Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment…
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Tom Horne announces $40 million tutoring program for elementary students
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is making $40 million available to parents of elementary students to pay for free tutoring…
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Online children safety tips and things to look out for
FBI Phoenix announced that they want to educate parents and students on how to safely search and be online as kids go back to school.…
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Local high school student selected for Governor’s Youth Commission
Angelo Villa, a Cibola High School senior, was selected to serve in the Arizona’s Governor’s Youth Commission for the 2023-24 school year in the Drug…
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