Local schools prepare for upcoming school year
Local schools are busy as can be preparing for the new school year, as usual, this time of year, but with added safety measures being implemented to…
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Masks in Imperial Valley schools
Masks in schools are a hot topic. Imperial County Board of Supervisors met to listen to the public on whether or not masks should be implemented in…
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Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say
CNN’s Victor Blackwell interviews a mother who is against requiring masks in schools to prevent the spread of…
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Book vending machine now at Desert View Academy
As some students head back to school this week, there is a lot to look forward to. Seeing friends and their favorite teachers, and of course…
Continue ReadingFlorida A&M becomes the latest HBCU to forgive student debt, totaling over $16M, for the 2020-21 graduating class
Florida A&M University students got a welcome surprise when the university announced it would be paying off student financial balances for the…
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UA doctor meets with local school district officials to discuss COVID in the classrooms
As K-12 students get ready to head back to class, Yuma County superintendents from various school districts took part in a meeting with a University…
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County of Imperial holds first ever Back to School Splash Bash
The County of Imperial plans to host its first ever Back to School Splash Bash at Sunbeam Lake Friday, Saturday, August 7, from 11 a.m. – 2…
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Somerton High School to get $30 million in funding
Governor Doug Ducey recently approved over $30 million in funding for the new Somerton High School project. However, the approval was just part of an…
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Back to school in Imperial Valley as COVID-19 cases go up
The anxiety of students returning back to school is starting to build in some parents as cases of COVID-19 variants increase in the Imperial…
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Walmart to pay tuition to for some of its workers
Walmart is continuing to expand its incentive program for workers who want to go to college by paying tuition for…
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A new normal for students in the upcoming school year
While masks are not required at schools, the youngsters are still not eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. Parents, faculty, and staff are left…
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Yuma Superintendent: some students achieve perfect test scores despite “a year of unprecedented challenges”
The 2021 AzM2 state standardized tests scores are in, bringing Yuma School District One some fantastic news. 11 students from across the district…
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Mexican Consulate donates money to AWC for scholarships
The Mexican Consulate recently donated nearly $10,000 for local…
Continue ReadingFree lunch for kids at Yuma charter school
A local school in Yuma announced it will be offering free meals to their…
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School drive to provide 1,000 backpacks to kids in Yuma this weekend
The Kuttyz annual back-to-school take-over is happening Saturday, July 24 YUMA, Ariz. – (CBS 13) – The fourth annual Kuttyz Back-To-School Take-Over…
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IVC Board of Trustees looking for new representation
The board of trustees for Imperial Valley College (IVC) is looking to fill the seat previously held by Annette Gonzalez -Buttner.…
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Somerton gets funding for new high school
After six-years of hard work and planning, Somerton is getting its own high school. Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced it’s getting…
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AWC offers more than just financial aid to prospective students
Arizona Western College (AWC) is hosting Reg Fest 2021 in its Somerton Center at 1011 N. Somerton Ave. Tuesday evening from 4:30 – 8:30.…
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A local school lays out the ‘welcome mat’ with a special event
Harvest Prepatory Academy prides itself in its out-of-box approach to teaching. The school goes well beyond what traditional schools would be tasked…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center hosts youth event focused on sanitation, nutrition
During these times of uncertainty, the El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) is partnering with the MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in…
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