Two GESD board members face recall in November
Gadsden Elementary School District board members Liliana Arroyo and Luis Marquez are facing a recall. Arroyo and Marquez say the accusations against…
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Gowan Science Academy awarded philanthropy money and award
The Arizona Community Foundation awarded the Gowan Science Academy with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy…
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10th Annual Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers Program
The program is giving away a record $1.5 million in funding to 540 teachers across the state, each receiving $2,500 to supply their…
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Fully online school for all grades opens in Yuma
Porter Hill Academy of Arts and Science had its virtual ribbon cutting Monday morning. The fully online school offers classes including math, science…
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Local science teacher selected to attend Middle School Research Teachers Conference in D.C.
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, Jonathan Bailey, who teaches eighth grade science at Gila Vista Jr. High School, will attend the…
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APS awards dozens of local teachers with their 2025 Supply My Class program
65 teachers from Yuma, San Luis, and Somerton were selected for the 2025 APS Supply My Class program. The program celebrates educators’ hard work and…
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Nonprofit supports Yuma and Imperial students on college journey
Florecer is opening doors to higher education for students who might otherwise feel shut…
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San Luis High School closes due to air conditioning issues
YUHSD says the school is without air conditioning due to “a problem with the chillers at the…
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Students, faculty and staff to return to Colorado high school following shooting
Students, faculty and staff will be returning to Evergreen High School in Colorado this week as they recover from the shooting which took place…
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Yuma High School class of 1980 to host 45th reunion in November
The reunion is set for November 7-9 in Yuma,…
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Yuma High to induct 2025 class into Hall of Fame
The Yuma High School (YHS) Hall of Fame currently has 142 individuals inducted, with five individuals, one team and four representatives joining…
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New study shows the economic impact Arizona Wester College has on La Paz and Yuma County
According to a study done by “Lightcast,” In the 2023-24 fiscal year Arizona Western College added almost $319.2 million to the income of both La Paz…
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AWC welcomes new Sports Information Director
Scott Gross will be promoting Matador Athletics by making play-by-plays for home games, reporting game statistics, updating rosters, managing…
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AWC receives $250,000 grant to benefit CTE programs
According to a press release, the grant is said to help expand “work-based experimental learning” across their Career and Technical Education (CTE)…
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Yuma Union High School District retains staff at high percentage
The Yuma Union High School District continues to keep its staff in-house at historic…
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Study shows positive economic impact of Arizona Western College on Yuma County
Based on data from the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Lightcast found AWC added nearly $320 million of income to Yuma and La Paz…
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District One holds second governing board meeting of the school year
The board recognized outstanding employees, financial trends, student artwork, and the enrollment report. Parents also had a chance to voice concerns…
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New Mexico to become the first state to offer free childcare
Universal access to free childcare will be available November 1, according to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…
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AWC receives invitation to join Google AI Innovation Network
In a press release, the program is a three-year initiative aiming to “support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and…
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IVC graduate recognized for her performance in the classroom and film industry
Paola Batiz is an Imperial Valley College (IVC) college graduate and a recipient of the MANA de Imperial Valley scholarship. She also plays a…
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