District One responds to community concerns about sex-ed curriculum
There are questions among Yuma parents surrounding a sex-ed program approved by the District One Governing Board in…
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Students feed their need for speed with RC car programs
What started off as an idea to introduce local students to the automotive trade has been kicked into high gear. More and more schools are adapting…
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Southwest High School prepares for a huge concert
Southwest High School is getting ready for one of its biggest concerts of the year.…
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Rotarians are calling on golfers to help local students
It’s a game of patience and self-control. Golf matches a player’s skill against the elements, a slight breeze can make a major difference.…
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US colleges cut partnerships, financial ties with Russia
across the U.S. are pulling students from study abroad programs in Russia, ending research partnerships and cutting financial ties to condemn the…
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ASU Local arrives in Yuma at Arizona Western College
Good news for local college students in Yuma as Arizona Western College is now offering over 130 college degrees through Arizona State…
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Two Yuma students named Merit Scholarship finalists
Two local high school seniors became finalists in a competition for the Class of 2022 National Merit Scholarship…
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Chicanos Por La Causa is looking for nominations for this year’s Esperanza Awards
We all have that special teacher who made a profound impression on us. The one that took the time to connect and to inspire.…
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Yuma County retains teachers despite national teacher shortage
While the rest of the country is experiencing a teacher shortage, school districts in Yuma County tell us they are doing a good job holding on to our…
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Somerton High School receives new mascot
Yuma Union High School District made an announcement video unveiling the new mascot for Somerton High…
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Arizona high court will let judge decide Prop 208 case
The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request from Republican lawmakers who asked it to bypass a lower court judge and immediately rule that…
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Local 4th-Graders are learning about the ins and outs of adulthood
While traditionally schools teach students about math, science, and test-taking. Some educators want to make sure their students learn a little…
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Educators take a page from Hollywood to teach Black history
Student Leadership Coordinator Shara Skinner and her colleagues brainstormed on how to spread awareness about Black History Month and have a good…
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Expanded parental rights fight brews at Arizona Legislature
/AP News) – The battle between parents and teachers continues as the House has given initial approval to a Republican-backed bill that boosts the…
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Arizona Senate waives school spending cap, averts crisis
The Arizona Senate joined the House in voting to waive a constitutional cap on K-12 school spending that threatened to shut down public campuses…
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Lithium becomes game changer for Imperial County
The Imperial County region holds significant lithium and rare mineral sources.…
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Arizona Senate approves huge school voucher expansion
A massive expansion of the Arizona’s school voucher system has been approved by the state’s…
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California delays decision on lifting school mask mandate
California Governor Gavin Newsom delayed a closely watched decision on lifting the state’s school mask mandate Monday, even as other Democratic…
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A local nonprofit is taking over a popular eatery this Tuesday
Whether you enjoy Wheezy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar’s energetic atmosphere or their one-of-a-kind dishes, now you can have them and help a good…
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Imperial Irrigation District trying to reduce electric bill
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is exploring a new program to possibly save Imperial Valley residents some money especially during summertime.…
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