Education Archives

A local nonprofit is taking over a popular eatery this Tuesday

February 14, 2022 4:46 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Whether you enjoy Wheezy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar’s energetic atmosphere or their one-of-a-kind dishes, now you can have them and help a good…

Imperial Irrigation District trying to reduce electric bill

February 14, 2022 12:47 PM Wiley Jawhary

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is exploring a new program to possibly save Imperial Valley residents some money especially during summertime.…

Imperial County Sheriff’s Office spreads crime awareness for teens

February 10, 2022 12:32 PM Wiley Jawhary

The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office is pushing awareness across the Imperial Valley about teen dating and abuse.…

AWC leaders attend National Legislative Summit, meet with Sen. Kelly in Washington, D.C.

February 10, 2022 9:01 AM Jacqueline Aguilar

Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC District Governing Board Secretary Olivia Zepeda attended the Community College National…

SDSU Imperial Valley to build new facility for students

February 9, 2022 12:33 PM Wiley Jawhary

The dean of San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley campus hopes the new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) being…

AWC Foundation granted $3k from local business owner for South Yuma County Math Project

February 7, 2022 2:02 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

Nieves Riedel, longtime local business owner donated $3,100 to the Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation for middle school students who are…

Covid causing poor enrollment at trade schools

February 7, 2022 8:13 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

Despite the need for trained workers, enrollment at community colleges is down heavily in the United…

The Desert Southwest pays homage to the area’s founders this weekend

February 4, 2022 2:52 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Aside from our agriculture and military the Desert Southwest is rich in history. And, that’s why this weekend’s Pioneer’s Day Festival is so…

SDSU Imperial Valley to offer more majors

February 4, 2022 12:53 PM Wiley Jawhary

if it is not now offered locally.Students admitted to San Diego State University (SDSU) Imperial Valley for fall 2022 can take virtually any major or…

Arizona House votes to ban critical race theory in schools

February 4, 2022 7:21 AM Cole Johnson, AP News, April Hettinger

As part of the GOP’s nationwide push to block diversity instruction they’ve termed as “critical race theory,” Arizona’s House of…

Associated Calexico Teachers fight for fair contract

February 3, 2022 7:59 PM Vanessa Gongora

The Associated Calexico Teachers, ACT, kicked off this week with organized actions as they continue to fight for what they’re calling a fair and…

Schools seek volunteer teachers amid COVID staffing crunch

February 2, 2022 2:08 PM The Associated Press

Parents may be wondering who’s teaching the kids as teacher absences mount and substitutes remain in short…

Divide over how to teach about race plays out more in school districts with shifting demographics, study finds

February 1, 2022 1:32 PM CNN

More than 17.7 million public school students enrolled in almost 900 districts in the US have had their learning restricted when teaching concepts…

Study shows student loan debt is affecting mental health

February 1, 2022 7:36 AM NBC News, Cole Johnson

New research shows student loan debt could be hurting more than just your bank…

Cross-Cultural Center added to Imperial Valley SDSU Campus

February 1, 2022 5:28 PM Vanessa Gongora

San Diego State-Imperial Valley has added a Cross-Cultural Center and found the perfect person to take charge.…

Annual scholarship from Helios Education Foundation is now open for Yuma students

January 27, 2022 5:26 PM Marcos Icahuate, Jenny Day

Students in Yuma Union High School District will now have an opportunity to apply for the 2022 Helios Education Foundation…

Education first: Yuma’s East County to build two elementary schools

January 27, 2022 1:58 PM Joe Teposte, Adonis Albright

It’s no secret that East Yuma County is growing, and with it comes a demand for services. To meet those demands, the city of Somerton is set to build…