Middle school camp teaches students about STEM military testing
The military uses skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) almost every day, and it’s important to teach these concepts at a young…
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Calexico teachers take to the streets to call for raises
Teachers and supporters gathered near the Calexico Unified School District on June 14 in solidarity and protest, just before negotiations began…
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AWC offers cash incentives for registered students
Those enrolled full time at AWC this Fall will receive $1,500 cash YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A new incentive program at Arizona Western College is putting…
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Gila Ridge names Jessica Slaughter as new football head coach
Jessica Slaughter is the third female varsity football coach in the history of…
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YUHSD police flag decision sparks controversy during board meeting
Locals behind the “Back the Blue” movement attended Wednesday evening’s Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) board meeting. This after the…
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Mass vaccination clinic at IVC
Students have the option to receive either the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson…
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Holtville Unified School District proves Dual Language Program is an advantage
They say the more languages you can speak, the more ways you’re able to think. With the ability, comes a likelihood of outperforming classmates. …
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Court sentences Imperial County Board of Education trustee to jail
Imperial County Board of Education Trustee, Annette Gonzalez-Buttner has been sentenced to three years in jail after she was found guilty by a jury…
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Imperial High celebrates in-person graduation
Imperial High School seniors are ready to walk the line once again on…
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U of A Yuma Alumni announce 2021-2022 scholarship recipients
The University of Arizona YumaCats Alumni Chapter announced 20 scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 school…
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Extra financial assistance on the way for struggling students at AWC
Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma is looking to help out students who might be struggling to afford an education amid the pandemic.…
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Most U.S. schools teach little to nothing about Asian American history and it hurts everyone, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Jinhee Kim’s daughter looked in her history book, she didn’t see anyone who looked like herself —…
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Mounted Posse arranges 2021-2022 student scholarships
The Yuma County Mounted Posse (YCMP) announced plans to offer three $500 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.…
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By David Goldman, CNN Business The Associated Press’ managing editor is speaking out after a firestorm that followed the ousting of former AP…
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Heffernan Memorial prepares $20K in student scholarships
Five Imperial Valley College (IVC) students and 15 recently graduated seniors from Calexico High School (CHS) are set to earn $1,000 scholarships…
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Imperial Unified School District starts dual immersion program
Newly built Cross Elementary announces Friday that the Imperial Unified School District (IUSD) will be starting a dual immersion…
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Valley native is ‘Lost in Thought’
Camarena Memorial Library invites the public to a virtual meet-and-greet featuring Calexico’s very own Charlie M. Zamarripa Thursday, May 27, at 5…
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Three AWC District Governing Board members up for potential recall
A former employee claims that the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board is not proactive in addressing employee…
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Yuma Elementary School District One faces sexual assault lawsuit
Two parents are coming forward to tell their story after filing a lawsuit against Yuma Elementary School District One after their daughter accused…
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Hawks teammates take different paths to collegiate game
Gila Ridge Hawks baseketball players Jamison Kay and Ammon Cox sign letters in intent to play at the next level. YUMA, Ariz ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) – On…
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