Sonoma surprise: Fourth-grade teacher wins $25k award for going above and beyond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Sonoma elementary fourth-grade educator Christopher Nuñez has won the Milken Educator Award, along with a $25,000 prize.…
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Gunman who killed 61-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl at a St. Louis school brought a long gun and 12 magazines, police say
By Amanda Watts, Paul P. Murphy, Caroll Alvarado and Steve Almasy, CNN A teen and an adult were killed in a shooting at Central Visual and Performing…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Officer being investigated over Uvalde response gave order to delay classroom breach
By Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman and Rachel Clarke, CNN A Texas state police captain tried to delay a law enforcement team entering the…
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Texas students to be sent home with ID kits designed to collect DNA and fingerprints
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Heads up, parents. Over the next few weeks, Texas public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be coming…
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EPISD explores returning to “traditional” calendar, asks for parents’ opinions
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is asking for feedback from parents about whether to bring back the “traditional” school…
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Anthony Middle School teacher receives grant to teach Python coding
EL PASO, Texas – Anthony Independent School District students in middle and high school are learning the popular and innovative computer programming…
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Frazier takes Flight: Model planes, a dying hobby
EL PASO, Texas – In a deserted area in NE El Paso, the El Paso Radio Controllers meet every weekend to fly their various model planes. Each plane…
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Klayel Avalos resigns from EPISD board, suspends city campaign
Trustee Freddy Klayel Avalos is stepping down from the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees effective immediately and suspending his…
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Beto O’Rourke makes El Paso stop as part of his College Tour of campuses across Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O’Rourke at UTEP as part of this 15-campus tour of college campuses across Texas. The event…
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‘Build My Future!’ offers gateway for high school students into construction industry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The 3rd annual “Build My Future!” event took place in the parking lot of Rawson Builders Supply in Las Cruces Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingUvalde schools superintendent announces retirement after new details following the Robb Elementary massacre
By Shimon Prokupecz, Holly Yan and Amy Simonson, CNN Hal Harrell, superintendent of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, announced…
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El Paso City Council candidates share platforms in an open forum
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso community gathered at EPCC Valle Verde campus Saturday for an open forum to hear from candidates who are vying for…
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LCPS cancels soccer games, practices: Football game to continue
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools issued a weather advisory indicating all Friday soccer games and practices are canceled due to…
Continue ReadingUvalde school board expected to discuss superintendent Hal Harrell’s retirement Monday
By Shimon Prokupecz, CNN The superintendent of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has told staff of his intention to retire, in the…
Continue ReadingUvalde school district suspends its police force, 2 school officials placed on administrative leave after CNN report
By Matt J. Friedman and Shimon Prokupecz, CNN The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District said Friday it had suspended its school police…
Continue ReadingUvalde school district fires officer after CNN identifies her as trooper under investigation for her response to massacre
New CNN reporting reveals one of the Texas state troopers under investigation for her role during the Robb Elementary massacre is now working for the…
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Biden taps 2 Del Valle High grads for Hispanic education commission
Two of the 21 members of a presidential commission recently appointed to explore education equity and other issues affecting Hispanics are graduates…
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Borderland colleges working to recruit future educators to meet local demand
EL PASO, Texas — While almost all borderland students are currently on their fall break, students at local colleges studying to become teachers are…
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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints first school safety chief four months after Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday appointed former U.S. Secret Service agent John P. Scott as the Texas Education Agency’s first chief of…
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“Parents on patrol” program to launch at Gadsden ISD
ANTHONY, New Mexico — An initiative dubbed “Parents on Patrol” or “POP” will begin Friday for the Gadsden Independent School District. The POP…
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Hanks High School receives gift fit for a knight
EL PASO, Texas – The final touches are being put on two 7-foot swords that will soon be on display at Hank’s High School, home of the Knights. The…
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21st Annual McDonald’s awards recognizes six individuals that have made an impact in the community
EL PASO, TEXAS – McDonald’s held the Triunfadores Awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. McDonald’s honored six individuals for their…
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Canutillo Superintendent Galaviz: ‘Elected officials — you’re not above if we say no’
The Canutillo Independent School District board censured longtime Trustee Blanca Trout on Tuesday night after she was accused of knowingly violating…
Continue ReadingBiden administration kicks off student loan debt forgiveness process
By Betsy Klein and MJ Lee, CNN The Biden administration on Thursday is kicking off its efforts toward forgiving student loan debt, sending updates on…
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Heather Wilson delivers UTEP 2022 State of the University Address; highlights record-breaking accomplishments
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP President Heather Wilson delivered the annual State of the University Address Wednesday, citing fundraising, research and…
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Bi-national effort to raise poetry, reading awareness
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Officials from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the U.S. participated in “Fandango por la Lectura,” an event to raise…
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New lawsuit attempts to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
By Katie Lobosco, CNN In one of the first significant legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, a public…
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Lockdown lifted at Harmony School of Innovation (Middle/High) in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: According to a statement from Harmony Public Schools, after a report of a possible security concern from a member of their school community,…
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2022 El Paso Space Festival partnered up with EP Intl. for sustainability in space event
EL PASO, Texas – All week long, local space enthusiasts both young and old have been able to unite and share their love for science. On Friday, with…
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Desert talks for everyone at 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas – Two-day event gives El Pasoans a chance to enjoy a hike in the Franklin Mountains and learn about the geological history of the…
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