Library study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021
Accounts of book bannings and attempted book bannings, along with threats against librarians, have soared over the past…
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AWC to host child development conference
Tomorrow local youth educators and mentors will come together at Arizona Western College, for a…
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Students not protesting in Calexico after district response
The Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) said students who have been walking out of classes in support of their teachers may be subject to…
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Calexico students leave class to protest for teachers
Students in support of Calexico teachers say about 200 of them walked out of class througout the day in support of their instructors.…
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‘Youth are in crisis’: Mental health of US high school students worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC survey finds
Mental health concerns among high school students in the United States were exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to survey results…
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Senators push to extend pandemic school lunch waivers
A bipartisan group of senators is trying to extend pandemic school meal waivers that gave districts extra federal funds and flexibilities to provide…
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Senators push to extend pandemic school lunch waivers
A bipartisan group of senators is trying to extend pandemic school meal waivers that gave districts extra federal funds and flexibilities to…
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AZ politicians and organizations react to newly signed anti-LGBT and abortion ban bills
“A dark day in Arizona history,” Democrat Reginald Bolding commented in regards to the new bills that Governor Ducey passed into law on Wednesday…
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Gov. Ducey signs two bills regarding transgender individuals
On Wednesday, the governor of Arizona signed legislation Senate bill 1138 and 1165 which deals with transgender…
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Somerton School District now offers free therapy for students, parents, teachers
Somerton School District No.11 joined the ParentGuidance.org network to begin free therapy resources for students, parents and faculty to use in the…
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House panel approves major overhaul of K-12 funding in Arizona
A major overhaul of large parts of Arizona’s k-12 school funding formula got last-minute approval in the House Appropriations…
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AWC English Department hosts first digital storyfest
Yuma’s first ever Digital storytelling festival for AWC has been put together by two local English…
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Centennial Middle school finishes RC track
Centennial Middle school just finished its new RC track to enhance the RC class…
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Yuma Union High School District offices to close for Spring Break
The Yuma Union High School District sent out a press release stating it will be closing its doors during the week of the local…
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Holtville Fire Department added a new ‘chief’ to their team
What is known to be a firehouse mascot has come to life in the Holtville Fire…
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Inflation causing expensive healthcare across the Imperial Valley
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) says Inflation is hitting hard on retirees making it difficult for them to afford…
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IVC helps break the silence on mental health
Over 1,000 backpacks were shown at the Send Silence Packing exhibit at Imperial Valley College, each representing a family that lost a loved one to…
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Micro Schools providing parents with alternative option for kids education
Most of us use our kitchens to cook, or maybe enjoy a meal, but others, like Stefanie Miller, are using theirs, as a…
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A California mother seeks accountability after her daughter’s preschool teacher led her class in an anti-Biden chant
A California mother is asking for accountability after she received a video last month showing her child’s preschool teacher leading her class in a…
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Free program prepares high school students for the workforce
STEDY, Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma, provides improved job skills training for high school students.…
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