EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — College-bound high schoolers in El Paso had an opportunity to look into which school could be the best fit for them. Thursday, the Ysleta Independent School District hosted a college fair for students in and out of the district. According to a news release, a morning session for the fair
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Going back to school can be challenging for students, especially for those being bullied. El Paso Children’s Hospital Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Barron says bullying hasn’t declined — but in fact, cyber bullying has alarmingly increased due to how much access children have online, in school and after school. Barron says about 58% of children in the
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Canutillo Independent School District broke ground and formally launched a private fiber network to help with digital learning. CISD Superintendent Josue Borrego said the network is a $4 million modernization move. The district said the private network will give students access to high-speed, reliable connectivity. “The new network will
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El Paso Community College is back in session and joins Good Morning El Paso on Tuesday morning to highlight some of their programs at the Valle Verde Campus. ABC-7 goes live from the Advanced Technology Center and houses many career and technical programs. In their welding program, EPCC says students learn and use welding techniques
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Good Morning El Paso joins UTEP to kick off their first day of the fall semester on Monday. UTEP says new and returning students will be greeted with the Miner Welcome event, which started on August 20 and will end with the 35th annual Minerpalooza on September 11.. Victor Arreola with UTEP’s Communications and Marketing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy hosted a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday evening for the university’s Doctor of Pharmacy Class 2030. During the ceremony, family and friends joined University administrators and faculty as students received their first white coat. According to UTEP, the white
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s time for kiddos of all ages to head back to the classroom. That means crayons, books, study time, and unfortunately, an uptick in stress and depression for many. In fact, about 60% of teens experience mental health challenges like anxiety or depression. Back-to-school periods trigger high stress, with 83%
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You have to be vigilant on the road every day, but back-to-school season is the time of year to be extra cautious of students on the roads. The biggest accidents happen when students are crossing the street and either the driver isn’t paying attention or the student isn’t, especially with headphones in. The El Paso
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Artificial intelligence grows and evolves at a rapid rate. According to Worldmetrics, 45% of K-12 schools in the U.S. use A.I. for personalization. Schools have to decide whether to implement A.I. into their daily curriculums. Texas doesn’t have a mandatory A.I. framework for public schools, meaning the Texas Education Agency
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As students return to the classroom it’s important for them to get their health checked to see if anything prevents your child from learning. There’s always the common cold, flu and strep throat as students return from vacation and traveling around, but The Hospitals of Providence wants parents to know about the underlying issues that
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New Mexico State University kicks off the fall semester with Good Morning El Paso on Wednesday. Jose Loera, executive director of facilities and services, gives an update on the NMSU Alumni Pond. It has reopened to the campus community after the installation of a new clay liner, refilling the pond and the removal of construction fencing. The university
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A conversation in a hallway. A school visit before the first bell rings. A reassuring smile in a intimidating courtroom. For a child navigating the foster care system, these simple moments can change the course of a life. As El Paso students settle into the new school year, local advocates
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Education doesn’t happen only in the classroom — Raiz is working to educate children and even adults on finance with free courses available from anywhere. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them on Monday morning to talk about how they connect with schools and community members. Raiz provides free financial education courses for children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s back-to-school coverage continues with Harmony Public Schools on Thursday as they kick off their first day of the school year. Harmony School of Innovation Principal Dr. Michelle Sepesy talks about what is Harmony Public Schools, its history and what makes it special. She also discusses the makers’ space where
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Inflation and the Middle East conflict have been affecting groceries, gas and now school supplies. If you were buying a lunch box or notebook paper, you may have been surprised by how expensive it is this school year. Those prices have gone up nearly eight percent since last year. A recent study from The Century
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Students have returned to the classrooms at Cathedral High School for the 2026-27 school year. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them on Tuesday morning to talk about their traditions and academics. Principal Adolfo Sanchez welcomes students back and discusses the Lasallian mission and brotherhood. Deborah Montoya, the department head of religion, talks about
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Loretto Academy joins Good Morning El Paso on Monday as our back-to-school coverage continues. Loretto Academy Athletic Director Oscar Nieto talks about their new weight room, how athletics leads to student development, how they balance it with academic and college readiness. He also mentions their upcoming annual golf tournament on Friday, September 25, 2026. Nieto says the funds
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IDEA Public Schools kicked off the school year this week and Good Morning El Paso joins them Friday morning at their Horizon Vista College Prep campus. This school year, the campus makes history by welcoming its first 12th grade class. IDEA welcomes back nearly 6,000 students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year at 10 schools across
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state’s sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on some items priced below $100. The exemption applies whether shoppers buy things in person or online. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts said shoppers
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District on Thursday announced its teachers have the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in compensation for the 2026-27 school year. CISD said the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program made the salary boost possible. The district has had the program in place before. The Texas Education
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The Fabens Independent School District also returned to school this week and joins Good Morning El Paso on Thursday from Fabens Middle School, bursting with school pride and spirit. Fabens Middle School Principal Justin Kleist will talk about their growth and mission. Kleist says they’re excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to continuing
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The Anthony Independent School District introduces the 2026-27 school year with Good Morning El Paso. AISD Superintendent Oscar Troncoso and students join GMEP’s Nicole Ardila at Anthony High School on Wednesday morning. Troncoso talks about their facility upgrades, school marshals at each school, and a new discipline approach called “Restorative Practice.” AISD is giving a tour
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As back to school season kicks off, some El Paso students received free laptops and school supplies from AT&T on Tuesday at the Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services building in East El Paso. AT&T said its laptop giveaway aims to close the “digital divide,” which is the gap
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School spirit is strong on Tuesday as the Canutillo Independent School District kicks off the new school year. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Canutillo ISD students and administration Tuesday morning at Bill Childress Elementary School for ABC-7’s back-to-school coverage. Superintendent Dr. Josue Borrego focuses on how Canutillo ISD is implementing “Coaching in the
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The El Paso Independent School District kicks off the first day of school with Good Morning El Paso on August 3. The Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy principal joins GMEP’s Nicole Ardila along with their student ambassadors and spirit team on Monday morning. The school district is highlighting YWA as EPISD’s dedicated all-girls public
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The Tornillo Independent School District is almost wrapped up with its first week of the 2026-27 school year. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins TISD at Tornillo High School on Thursday morning to discuss their strategies to push students toward success for the 2026-27 school year. Teacher Myrna Lopez will focus on their AI
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Las Cruces Public Schools’s first week of the 2026-27 school year is officially underway. Good Morning El Paso joins the school district at Desert Hills Elementary School on Wednesday morning to discuss plans for the new school year. LCPS says it’s planning a new 6-12 school, scheduled to open in fall 2027, which would provide
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The Clint Independent School District kicks off the 2026-27 school year and Good Morning El Paso joins them at Horizon High School on Tuesday. Clint ISD offers a variety of PTECH classes to our students, including law Enforcement, EMT, pharmacy, dental, animal science, automotive, biomedical Science, cosmetology, graphic design, welding, electrical trades, fire tech, robotics,
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The Socorro Independent School District returns to school on Monday and joins Good Morning El Paso live with the latest updates and highlighting achievements and academic and community programs. Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Trejo and O’Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy Principal Laura Garcia join ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila from the school on July 27. SISD says after
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(KVIA) — From July 31-Aug. 2, New Mexico shoppers can skip paying gross receipts tax (GRT) on some purchases for the state’s back-to-school tax holiday. Tax-free items include some clothes, technology and other school supplies. It will start at 12:01 a.m. July 31 and end midnight on Aug. 2, according to Taxation & Revenue New
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