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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“Dear America, Love Arizona” postcard campaign connects Arizona classrooms statewide
A statewide postcard campaign is connecting classrooms statewide. The Arizona America250 commission partnered with the Arizona Department of…
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Local elementary students see glimpse into their future
Over 80 representatives from different companies visited campus representing different career fields from construction to healthcare to law…
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Amerischools in need of funds for classroom materials
Currently, Amerischools is renovating their south campus and due to insufficient funding, they do not have materials and resources for their…
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AWC receives $150,000 grant
The funding will support the delivery of 20 no-cost, intensive bilingual workshops designed for adults and…
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Yuma agriculture impresses leaders statewide
Yuma’s agriculture is shinning bright on the map and gaining the attention of leaders…
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Kofa rifle team cadet becomes first-ever top 10 finisher
Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) advanced to the Service Championships, and a cadet received…
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