Biden administration to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities
The Biden administration says it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable…
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4th Ave Jr High builds a racetrack for students
Fourth Avenue Junior High School introduced a new program where students learn about cars. Not only do they learn about maintaining vehicles on a…
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Gadsden Elementary School District former payroll specialist indicted on fraud charges
Gadsden Elementary School District’s (GESD) former payroll specialist Carolina Carrazco has recently been indicted on seven felony counts related to…
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AWC requires masks indoors despite Gov. Ducey’s mask ban
As the debate about masks continues, some schools in Arizona have taken matters into their own hands and gone against Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s…
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Arizona Western College offers after-hours events for student registration
For many looking to further their education, time isn’t on their side. For whatever reason visiting a college campus during business hours proves to…
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COVID-19 outbreak in local schools send children back to remote learning
COVID-19 outbreaks are already disrupting classes only a couple of weeks after students hit the books. Cases are up and children under 12 are still…
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AWC to hold two evening registration events
Arizona Western College (AWC) is hosting two special evenings to help students and parents who can’t visit during regular business…
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Bus drivers wanted as shortage causes minor delays and double duty for staff
As the new school year gets underway there’s a bus driver shortage leading to minor delays and additional work for employees. Fewer drivers also…
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Teachers share disappointment at CUSD board meeting
Teachers in Calexico presented a counter proposal at their last negotiations meeting with the Calexico Unified School District (CUSD).…
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McGraw Elementary to return to remote learning
C.W. McGraw Elementary School will return to remote learning for 10 days due to a COVID-19…
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Educators share mixed feelings about California’s vaccine mandate
The latest mandate in California requires all teachers and school staff to show proof of full vaccination status. This has teachers across the…
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ASU and UA will require masks in all classrooms, some outdoor settings
(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – On Wednesday, officials at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona both announced the schools will require…
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36-week education research underway
The Yuma Multiverse Campus (YMVC) is one step closer to reality, and with it could come more jobs… helping to improve our local economy. The…
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Driver shortage could lead to delays and ‘double runs’ along YUHSD routes
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is experiencing a shortage of qualified bus drivers leading to delays and “double-runs” for various…
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IVC announces free tuition for all
IVC said students will get access to free tuition and book vouchers if they enroll in classes for fall 2021 semester.…
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GESD32 votes to keep current superintendent
Gadsden Elementary School District 32 held a meeting about the Superintendent Position. The board seemed to have their mind made up, but the…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 or the common cold? How to tell if your child contracted Covid-19 as school starts
By Megan Marples, CNN Common colds share many symptoms of the coronavirus, so if your child becomes ill as the school year gets underway, it might be…
Continue Reading Calexico teachers threaten strike
Teachers from the Associated Calexico Teachers (ACT) say they are ready to strike if that’s what it takes to get more money.…
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Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials
University fall semesters are set to begin, if not already begun this…
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$1,000 scholarship opportunity
The Freedom Library is offering two scholarship programs to those who are 14 years of age and older. The scholarship is $1,000 and is payable to the…
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