Some Jewish parents rethink elite schools amid antisemitism concerns on campus
CNN, WCBS By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Amid growing concerns about antisemitism on elite college campuses, some Jewish families are removing…
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The education requirements for the fastest-growing health care jobs
Incredible Health outlined the educational requirements for fast-growing occupations in health care. The takeaway? Many don’t require a…
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University of Arizona boosting security after ‘attempted abduction’ of a female student and two other incidents, police say
KGUN By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The University of Arizona is ramping up security as police search for a suspect in a series of incidents…
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24 catalytic converters stolen from Socorro ISD buses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thieves stole catalytic converters from 24 Socorro Independent School District buses. A district spokesperson told ABC-7…
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Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2023 “Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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Satan club plans to meet after classes at Tennessee elementary school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say an After School Satan Club will begin offering activities to children at a Tennessee elementary school…
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Facebook watches teens online as they prep for college
An investigation by The Markup found Meta’s pixel tracking students from kindergarten to…
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Organization launches new digital El Paso resource hub
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community-building organization Breakthrough partnered with the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence to launch…
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Billionaire megadonor suspends donations to Harvard
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Billionaire Len Blavatnik is joining the list of frustrated Harvard donors closing their checkbooks to…
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Anthony ISD nurse retires after 48 years of employment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –After dedicating nearly half a century to looking after the wellbeing of Anthony ISD students, District Nurse Marlene White…
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EPCC fashion technology students showcase work during Texas International Fashion Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) Fashion Technology students and an alumna from EPCC showcased their designs at Texas…
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Austin High holds memorial for El Pasoan, first female justice Sandra Day O’Connor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Austin High School held a memorial today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Chief Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an…
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Even as Caltech drops calculus requirement, other top universities continue to require the hard-to-find course
The 74 investigated why, at 20 of the top engineering programs in the US, many have dropped the calculus requirement, despite others’ staunch…
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Major donor calls on UPenn president to resign for disastrous testimony on antisemitism, threatening $100 million gift
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The walls appear to be caving in on the University of Pennsylvania’s president, Liz Magill, who faces…
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SACSCOC removes ‘warning’ from UTEP’s accreditation status
by Daniel Perez, El Paso MattersDecember 5, 2023 Update, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.: This story has been updated with additional comments. The University of…
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El Paso elementary school celebrates holiday wellness and gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cactus Trails Elementary School community celebrated holiday wellness while giving back to those in need today at The…
Continue ReadingCollege Board revises AP Black studies class set to launch in 2024
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American…
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Gadsden ISD campuses closed today due to water quality issues in Doña Ana County
SUNLAND PARK, NM (KVIA) — Gadsden ISD will hold remote classes today, December 4, due to the water quality concerns. The affected campuses…
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AT&T and Boys & Girls Club Open Learning Hub in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, AT&T has opened a Connected Learning Center in Segundo Barrio, El Paso.…
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FirstLight Federal Credit Union awards $40,000 in scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FirstLight Federal Credit Union has awarded $5,000 to eight El Paso college students attending Western Technical College.…
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NMSU students collaborate with students from university in South Korea to address global issues
Update: Students that shared their projects Monday said they learned a lot both inside, and outside the classroom. “Just having that different…
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Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations” was first published…
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Raiz Federal Credit Union awarding $82,500 in scholarships and grants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raiz Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Teacher’s Federal Credit Union, will hold a ceremony Tuesday night to award…
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EPCC K-12 will hold award ceremony for Annual Art Exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold closing ceremonies and awards today for the 22nd annual K-12 Art Exhibit. The…
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Socorro school bus driver accused of using 13-year-old daughter to solicit sex from boy
Update: The Socorro Independent School District placed De La Cruz on unpaid leave on November 17, 2023. The district tells ABC-7 she has worked with…
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Texas House removes vouchers from massive education bill
Update: The House voted Friday to remove the school voucher measure from the bill. By Zach Despart and Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2023…
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“Our public school system is our town”: Why this rural Republican is voting against school vouchers
By Brian Lopez and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Nov. 17, 2023 ““Our public school system is our town”: Why this rural Republican is voting…
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Climate change in Texas school textbooks is causing friction in America’s biggest oil and gas state
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — How science textbooks in Texas address climate change is at the center of a key vote…
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UTEP hosts an Education Job Fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s College of Education is hosting an education job fair Friday, November 17. It will be at the Don Haskins Center,…
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Loretto Academy Challenge Program empowers young women to reach their dreams
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso MattersSeptember 20, 2023 By Adriana Chavarria and Sylvia Hernandez/Challenge Program…
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