Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back
Originally Published: 21 APR 24 11:00 ETBy Eva Rothenberg, CNNNew York (CNN) — Generations of American teens have taken the SAT, a…
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El Paso teen wins Congressional App Challenge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teenager is making some national attention for her work on a new time management app! Mia Arreola, a senior at El…
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Honoring Earth Day: Veterans lead environmental revitalization at Hart Elementary
Veterans from The Mission Continues are taking action this Earth Day by spearheading a transformative community project at Hart Elementary in El…
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Early voting for Canutillo ISD bond election begins Monday
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersApril 18, 2024 Early voting begins Monday for the Canutillo Independent School District’s $387 million bond…
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TEA appoints 2 conservators to help oversee Socorro ISD
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersApril 18, 2024 The Texas Education Agency appointed two conservators on Thursday to manage the Socorro…
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City of El Paso hosts “Our Community Salutes” event honoring enlisted high school seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In collaboration with Fort Bliss and El Paso County, the City of El Paso recognized high school seniors today who are…
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Our Community Salutes event to be held at UTEP
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The City of El Paso invites the community to join regional leaders to recognize area high school seniors who have enlisted in the…
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Two EPISD schools awarded financial gift from Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, Bowl Season, and The College Football Playoff Foundation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, The College Football Playoff Foundation, and Bowl Season awarded two EPISD schools on Monday, April…
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EPCC Computer Science students attend global symposium for their winning assignment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two EPCC Computer Science students, Ivan Alonso and Emilian Garcia, took their winning assignment, “The Fingerprint…
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El Paso ISD selects Jack David Loveridge to fill Trustee vacancy.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District has selected Jack David Loveridge to fill the District 3 Trustee seat. The appointment…
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The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso and Hearts to be Healed Art ExhibitÂ
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso and Hearts to be Healed will host an art exhibit showcasing the works of local artists. A Heart…
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UTEP volunteers participate in Project MOVE
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Project Miner Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences or MOVE is a joint effort of more than 500 volunteers from UTEP that…
Continue Reading El Paso Independent School District to host job fair Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District invites the public to a job fair the district is hosting Saturday morning. It’s…
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El Paso goes Blue to help Prevent Child Abuse
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Department of Family and Protective Service empowers communities with resources to…
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El Paso community unites for Child Abuse Prevention, DFPS hosts “Go Blue Day” today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) spotlights preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and…
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All UTEP classes before noon Thursday cancelled due to technical maintenance issue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All UTEP classes before noon tomorrow are cancelled due to “an urgent maintenance issue.” The university released the…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar to meet with High School students to encourage public service
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Congresswoman Veronica Escobar will meet seniors from Socorro High School at an event to motivate students to engage in the El…
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Montwood Mentors earn Lead4Change grant
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Montwood Rams High School students in leadership classes developed projects to benefit their campus and community. The Montwood…
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Over 700 EPISD students compete in Unidos Games
Over 700 El Paso Independent School District student participated in the 6th annual Unidos Games. Students flocked to Burges High School today to…
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La Union Elementary School to hold pet food drive
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The 6th graders at La Union Elementary School will sponsor three local pet shelters in a school-wide pet drive. The drive will…
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Socorro ISD registration opens for new, returning students
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The Socorro Independent School District will open on April 8, 2024, for all new and returning students in grades Pre-K through…
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Ysleta ISD to host annual day as a principal luncheon
Ysleta ISD’s Day as a Principal event allows community to experience what it’s like to serve as a guest principal. Through this experience, guest…
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Socorro ISD superintendent placed on paid administrative leave
UPDATE: Socorro ISD Board of Trustees President, Michael A. Najera, held a news conference to answer questions regarding the decision to put SISD’s…
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CCTE El Paso students prepare for statewide drone competition
UPDATE: Twenty-five teams competed at the Texas Drone Racing competition in Fort Worth. David Alvarado, Technology instructor said that the CCTE team…
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NMSU Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Alan Shoho abruptly retires
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Provost and Chief Academic Officer of New Mexico State University Dr. Alan Shoho has decided to retire, according to…
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UTEP names new Dean of Business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The University of Texas at El Paso has named John Hadjimarcou, Ph.D., the new dean of the Woody L. Hunt College of…
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TEA report exposes widespread failings at Socorro ISD
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso Matters March 22, 2024 Update, 6:10 p.m.: This story has been updated with additional comments. The Socorro…
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El Paso Head Start Program registration at “Be My Neighbor Day” event
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Head Start program in El Paso is actively enrolling students, offering federally funded childhood development aimed at…
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Silva Magnet students can become nurses 16 months after high school through BSN program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The accelerated BSN program at Silva Magnet High school allows students to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing just 16…
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‘Undocumented migrants’ walk into Santa Teresa Middle School, prompt security measures
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Gadsden ISD officials placed Santa Teresa Middle School on safety protocols after they say a group of…
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