Covid causing poor enrollment at trade schools
Despite the need for trained workers, enrollment at community colleges is down heavily in the United…
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The Desert Southwest pays homage to the area’s founders this weekend
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…
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SDSU Imperial Valley to offer more majors
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…
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Arizona House votes to ban critical race theory in schools
As part of the GOP’s nationwide push to block diversity instruction they’ve termed as “critical race theory,” Arizona’s House of…
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Associated Calexico Teachers fight for fair contract
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…
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Schools seek volunteer teachers amid COVID staffing crunch
Parents may be wondering who’s teaching the kids as teacher absences mount and substitutes remain in short…
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Divide over how to teach about race plays out more in school districts with shifting demographics, study finds
More than 17.7 million public school students enrolled in almost 900 districts in the US have had their learning restricted when teaching concepts…
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Study shows student loan debt is affecting mental health
New research shows student loan debt could be hurting more than just your bank…
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Cross-Cultural Center added to Imperial Valley SDSU Campus
San Diego State-Imperial Valley has added a Cross-Cultural Center and found the perfect person to take charge.…
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Annual scholarship from Helios Education Foundation is now open for Yuma students
Students in Yuma Union High School District will now have an opportunity to apply for the 2022 Helios Education Foundation…
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Education first: Yuma’s East County to build two elementary schools
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…
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Forget Zoom school. For some students, class is in session in VR
Jeremy Bailenson has studied virtual reality for decades. But it wasn’t until last year that the Stanford professor felt the technology was good…
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SAT shifting to online only starting in 2024
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college admissions test is shifting to online only starting in…
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Arizona loosens rules limiting work by substitute teachers
Arizona is loosening statewide education rules to help alleviate a pandemic-aggravated shortage of substitute…
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Arizona Senate could allow students to bring guns on college campuses
The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee is proposing a new law that would require public colleges and universities to allow anyone with a concealed…
Continue Reading The SAT test will go all-digital starting in 2024
The SAT test taken by prospective college students across the country will go all-digital starting in 2024, the College Board announced in a…
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Arizona celebrates School Choice Week from January 23 – 29
January 23 through January 29 is Arizona School Choice Week which focuses on families and their decisions revolving around…
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Local school district responds to recent COVID-19 surge with rapid testing
In District One in Yuma this week more than 182 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19. Educators at District One are following…
Continue Reading MD: Countywide school walkout over COVID-19
Around two dozen Maryland high school students performed a walkout from classes…
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Negotiations continue between teachers and Calexico Unified School District
Teachers and the Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) are moving into their third round of mediation as part of the impasse…
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