Education Archives

Imperial County proceeds with Lithium Valley master planning

April 15, 2022 12:08 PM Vanessa Gongora

On Tuesday, April 12th, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors moved forward with the development of Lithium Valley at the board meeting.…

Teacher of the year to be announced next week

April 15, 2022 10:23 AM Samantha Byrd

The 35th annual Teacher of the Year Banquet is taking place at the Yuma Civic and Convention…

University of Arizona Alumni Chapter to hold scholarship celebration in May

April 15, 2022 9:31 AM Cole Johnson

The YumaCats University of Arizona Alumni Chapter is back at it again to benefit local students and show off their outstanding local support.…

Local high school student signs with US Coast Guard

April 15, 2022 7:59 AM Melissa Zaremba

A local senior has just signed with the U.S Coast Guard after going through multiple service academy…

2 new chief residents welcomed at YRMC

April 14, 2022 2:11 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

The Yuma Regional Medical Center welcomes two new chief residents, Drs. Kristianne Amurao and Michael McCullagh for the 2022-23 academic…

SDSU Calexico students help those affected by domestic violence

April 14, 2022 9:49 AM Vanessa Gongora

A group of liberal studies students at San Diego State University (SDSU) Calexico campus are collecting donations for WomanHaven which shelters…

Governor Ducey signs bill to allow kids in school to take moment of silence

April 13, 2022 7:33 AM Cole Johnson

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a new bill into law as a benefit to kids in…

Legislature moving to add new teacher certification paths

April 12, 2022 7:58 AM Cole Johnson, AP News

The Arizona legislature could soon approve changes to the teacher certification process designed to address a shortage of classroom…

Legislature moving to add new teacher certification paths

April 12, 2022 6:48 AM The Associated Press

The Arizona Legislature could soon approve changes to the teacher certification process designed to address a shortage of classroom instructors by…

A local kindergarten class learning about leadership gets a special visit

April 12, 2022 9:08 AM Joe Teposte

Students in Marian Carol’s kindergarten class at Desert View Academy are studying our nation’s leaders. They’ve learned about our presidents and…

University of Southern California sues YouTubers over pranks

April 11, 2022 1:02 PM The Associated Press

The University of Southern California is suing two YouTube performers who the school says created panic after barging into classrooms to film prank…

Tuition increases approved for Arizona universities

April 11, 2022 7:28 AM Cole Johnson, AP News

Tuition increases for incoming freshmen students who are state residents and larger boosts for non-residents are on the way for Arizona’s three…

Calexico Unified School District appoints interim superintendent

April 8, 2022 11:30 AM Wiley Jawhary

The Calexico Unified School Board in a special meeting voted to appoint Dr. Brian Thurman as the acting superintendent of the Calexico Unified School…

College admissions scam’s test-taking ace is set for sentencing today

April 8, 2022 11:09 AM CNN

The man who authorities say was a key cog in a sprawling college admissions scam to help wealthy parents buy their children’s way into universities…

Fourth Avenue Junior High promotes hands-on learning

April 7, 2022 11:55 AM Samantha Byrd

Two different classes at Fourth Avenue Junior High School had hands-on, real-world experience learning in the classroom…

SDSU Calexico campus helping veterans with their dreams

April 5, 2022 11:44 AM Wiley Jawhary

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and San Diego State University in Calexico are helping veterans start or grow their businesses.…

White House to extend student loan pause through August

April 5, 2022 11:48 AM The Associated Press, Adonis Albright

The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans…