Federal student loan payments restarting Sunday
Borrowers have had a financial reprieve for more than three years as a pandemic-era repayment pause was extended multiple…
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President Biden announces new McCain National Library at ASU
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) said it’s proud to announce the new John S. McCain III National Library on the campus of ASU…
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Arizona at Work seeks to help youth gain employment
The Arizona at Work Youth Services Program is helping teens and young adults find…
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Arkansas honors Little Rock Nine 66 years later
It was 66 years ago Monday that the Little Rock Nine made their way into Central High School as the first African Americans to attend the…
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Strong Families Program works with local parents and students
Yuma School District One has a program motivating parents to help their children…
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New educator vacancy data show a crisis in Arizona schools
In a statement by the Arizona Education Association (AEA), “there were about 7,518 job opening for teachers” across the state of…
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CHP and ICPHD offer car seat inspections on Child Safety Awareness Day
The Imperial County Public Health Department and California Highway Patrol held a child car seat inspection for Child Safety Awareness…
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AWC experiences growth in student enrollment
In a press release, AWC is the only community college in the state of Arizona “to show enrollment growth over five years,” with a 2.34% increase from…
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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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