Education Archives

AWC receives $250,000 grant to benefit CTE programs

September 16, 2025 11:38 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

According to a press release, the grant is said to help expand “work-based experimental learning” across their Career and Technical Education (CTE)…

Yuma Union High School District retains staff at high percentage

September 15, 2025 11:30 AM Eduardo Morales

The Yuma Union High School District continues to keep its staff in-house at historic…

Study shows positive economic impact of Arizona Western College on Yuma County

September 15, 2025 10:57 AM Marcos Icahuate

Based on data from the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Lightcast found AWC added nearly $320 million of income to Yuma and La Paz…

District One holds second governing board meeting of the school year

September 10, 2025 5:57 PM Danyelle Burke North

The board recognized outstanding employees, financial trends, student artwork, and the enrollment report. Parents also had a chance to voice concerns…

New Mexico to become the first state to offer free childcare

September 10, 2025 12:28 PM CNN Newsource, Andrea Turisk, Dillon Fuhrman

Universal access to free childcare will be available November 1, according to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…

AWC receives invitation to join Google AI Innovation Network

September 10, 2025 9:16 AM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, the program is a three-year initiative aiming to “support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and…

IVC graduate recognized for her performance in the classroom and film industry

September 10, 2025 8:36 AM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Dillon Fuhrman

Paola Batiz is an Imperial Valley College (IVC) college graduate and a recipient of the MANA de Imperial Valley scholarship. She also plays a…

Somerton Adult Education Program earns statewide awards

September 9, 2025 7:50 PM Michelle Leal, Jalen Fong

The program, which offers free classes for students 16 and older, was named “Excelling Adult Education Program,” standing out among dozens of…

Migrant families’ students could lose key support

September 9, 2025 6:31 PM Adrik Vargas

For 15 years, Arizona Western College’s (AWC) migrant student program has helped young people start college. Now, it’s future is…

Two local school districts to test their emergency alert system

September 8, 2025 8:34 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

Yuma School District One and Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) are conducting a test of their emergency alert system through ParentSquare…

Local schools to close Monday due to last week’s storm

September 7, 2025 4:46 PM Madeline Murray, Dillon Fuhrman

Palmcroft Elementary School and Gila Vista Jr. High School will be closed Monday, September 8. The schools are still repairing damages and ensuring…

Local student tracks asteroid at Summer Science Program

September 4, 2025 3:41 PM Marcos Icahuate

Mae Gomez of San Luis High School tracked the asteroid while conducting research at Colby College in Waterville,…

Two teams from Kofa High School’s Law and Public Safety Program win SkillsUSA National Championships

September 3, 2025 10:49 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

YUHSD says six Kofa students, Akemi Lopez Bejarano, Kayly Saldana Topete, Sophia Rocha, Kassandra Pantoja, Emily Valtierra, and Amani Montiel, were…

Tips for establishing a back-to-school routine

September 2, 2025 11:48 AM CBS News, Andrea Turisk, Dillon Fuhrman

If back-to-school anxiety is leading to restless nights, New York University’s Child Mind Institute recommends parents establish a routine, listen to…