YUHSD superintendent says high schools are ready for in-person classes
With just a few days left until students from Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) have the option to return to in-person learning, Superintendent…
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Sonoran governor and U of A sign agreement on education
The governor of Sonora and the University of Arizona sign an agreement to help Sonoran students continue their education with a discounted…
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YUHSD prepares for in-person classes
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is getting ready to welcome some students back to the classroom for a mix of online and in-person…
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Arizona set to return to sports after false positives
The University of Arizona could return to athletic activities next week after retests of COVID-19 for 13 student-athletes have shown 11 false…
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Arizona State’s honors college drops SAT, ACT requirement
Arizona State University’s Barrett Honors College has announced that incoming freshmen for the 2021-2022 school year will no longer be required to…
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COVID-19-positive student says SDSU was slow to provide isolated housing
San Diego State University (SDSU) promises students isolated housing if they test positive for coronavirus. However, some students say it’s taking…
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10 Arizona counties meet benchmarks for limited in-person learning
Arizona state health officials announced Thursday two more counties, are now eligible to resume some types of in-person…
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James “Jim” Carruthers, former AWC president dies
Carruthers leaves an impact on local students, mostly known for an agreement he signed with former Northern Arizona University President Eugene…
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Arizona State shifts housing plans amid COVID-19 case rise
Arizona State University has announced that several students living on the college campus will be moved because of an increase in confirmed COVID-19…
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Schools receive PPE kits to protect students and staff
The Yuma County Health Department says they have distributed 1 million pieces of PPE to the community, of which 86,000 pieces went to 72 schools…
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Adapting during the pandemic
Lots of students have struggled with remote learning since the start of the pandemic, but some special needs kids have had the toughest…
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Schools statewide could receive additional funding from ballot proposition
A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling paves the way for a controversial education initiative to appear on the November ballot. Proposition 208, the…
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Are some students in need of a breath of fresh air?
Schools across the country are considering an outdoor learning initiative as a bridge between in-person learning and safety during this…
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Cibola High School receives grant
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) recently a sizable grant to use for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs.…
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Local schools now required to report COVID-19 cases to health department
The measure applies to public, charter, and private schools with children from K-12th grade, including child care centers and…
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Zoom outage disrupts first day of online classes for many Imperial Valley students
Zoom outage on first day of school concerns parents.…
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College students in Imperial Valley lack home internet
College students in rural counties lack access to the internet.…
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Local school districts see enrollment decrease
Yuma County school officials say they have seen a decrease in enrollments for the 2020 school year, potentially affecting state funding for the…
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White House formally declaring teachers essential workers
The White House is formally declaring teachers essential workers as part of their efforts to encourage schools around the country to reopen for…
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Local school district takes steps to help those hardest hit by the pandemic
Nestled near Arizona’s Mohawk Mountains is the Mohawk Valley, a farming community that has two primary industries, agriculture, and tourism.…
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