Local memorial fun run raising funds for scholarship
Join the Austin Fred Vaughan Memorial Fun Run Scavenger Hunt / Poker Fun Run on Saturday, February 10 to help raise funds for the Austin Fred Vaughan…
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With California’s deficit looming, schools brace for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spending plan
Unlike the federal government, California law says the state must pass a balanced budget — meaning it can’t spend more money than it…
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Local school impacted by ESA program
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program offers the opportunity for parents who want to send their children to a private school or educate…
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Eligible AWC students can be reimbursed for childcare expenses
Arizona Western College (AWC) and the Child Development Learning Lab were awarded grant funding to reimburse students for childcare…
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Changes to FAFSA increase grants for students with kids
Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will mean more grants for students who have children – especially single…
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BHE Renewables donates new running track
Westmorland Elementary School unveiled its new school track during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The BHE Foundation donated $130,000 for the project…
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AWC students nominated for All-Arizona Academic Team
Arizona Western College (AWC) said its four students received nominations to the All-Arizona Academic…
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Many kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don’t see the point
Most have returned to schooling of some kind, but even three years after the pandemic school closures, kindergarten enrollment has continued to…
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First class from the regional Fire Academy graduates
Arizona Western College (AWC) said it held an inaugural graduation ceremony for the first class of the regional Fire…
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U.S. Department of Education investigates alleged ethnic discrimination across colleges
Six more schools are now being investigated for possible Title VI violations: Stanford, Rutgers, UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Washington and…
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Mohawk Valley teacher wins award
The Yuma County Superintendent’s Office kicked off a new program Tuesday, surprising one great teacher across the county each month, with a little…
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Two local high schools win appeals to raise state letter grades
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said two high schools were approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to approve an increase in…
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Essay and speech contests for local students
A local non-profit is still receiving applications for a couple of contests they’re having next…
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Local high school teachers awarded APS and Phoenix Suns STEM grant
Two local high school teachers received the Arizona Public Service (APS) Phoenix Suns Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM)…
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Las Vegas teacher uses TikTok to help students fulfill Christmas wish list
It all started with a TikTok video. Desert Pines High School teacher Cheri Guy, or Ms. Guy, put out an emotional plea to her…
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Local students win top awards in robotics and math
Students from Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) took first place in the Robotics Competition Games category and received the Robot Performance Award…
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Governing Board Member De La Hoya elected for AZ School Board Association
The Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) #32 Governing Board Member Tadeo De La Hoya has been elected president-elect for the Arizona School…
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Local high schools to host Great Southwestern Soccer Shootout
Kofa High School and Cibola High School will co-host the first-ever Great Southwestern Soccer…
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New program helps high school students interested in healthcare careers
San Diego State University Imperial Valley’s RISE Program helps local high school students interested in healthcare…
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Two contests aimed towards local youth in Yuma County
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma is sponsoring two contests for the youth in the community and will have cash prizes and a chance for a…
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