Education Archives

El Paso City Council candidates share platforms in an open forum

October 8, 2022 8:03 PM Sarah Coria

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…

LCPS cancels soccer games, practices: Football game to continue

October 7, 2022 2:50 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools issued a weather advisory indicating all Friday soccer games and practices are canceled due to…

Uvalde school board expected to discuss superintendent Hal Harrell’s retirement Monday

October 7, 2022 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Shimon Prokupecz, CNN The superintendent of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has told staff of his intention to retire, in the…

Uvalde school district suspends its police force, 2 school officials placed on administrative leave after CNN report

October 7, 2022 11:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt J. Friedman and Shimon Prokupecz, CNN The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District said Friday it had suspended its school police…

Uvalde school district fires officer after CNN identifies her as trooper under investigation for her response to massacre

October 5, 2022 6:27 PM CNN

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…

Biden taps 2 Del Valle High grads for Hispanic education commission

October 5, 2022 3:59 PM El Paso Matters

Two of the 21 members of a presidential commission recently appointed to explore education equity and other issues affecting Hispanics are graduates…

Borderland colleges working to recruit future educators to meet local demand

October 4, 2022 5:41 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — While almost all borderland students are currently on their fall break, students at local colleges studying to become teachers are…

Gov. Greg Abbott appoints first school safety chief four months after Uvalde shooting

October 3, 2022 6:33 PM Texas Tribune

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…

“Parents on patrol” program to launch at Gadsden ISD

October 3, 2022 11:03 AM Kerry Mannix

ANTHONY, New Mexico — An initiative dubbed “Parents on Patrol” or “POP” will begin Friday for the Gadsden Independent School District. The POP…

Hanks High School receives gift fit for a knight

September 26, 2022 6:19 PM Hillary Floren

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…

21st Annual McDonald’s awards recognizes six individuals that have made an impact in the community

September 29, 2022 2:55 PM Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, TEXAS – McDonald’s held the Triunfadores Awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. McDonald’s honored six individuals for their…

Canutillo Superintendent Galaviz: ‘Elected officials — you’re not above if we say no’

September 29, 2022 1:34 PM El Paso Matters - Molly Smith

The Canutillo Independent School District board censured longtime Trustee Blanca Trout on Tuesday night after she was accused of knowingly violating…

Biden administration kicks off student loan debt forgiveness process

September 29, 2022 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Heather Wilson delivers UTEP 2022 State of the University Address; highlights record-breaking accomplishments

September 28, 2022 2:43 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP President Heather Wilson delivered the annual State of the University Address Wednesday, citing fundraising, research and…

Bi-national effort to raise poetry, reading awareness

September 27, 2022 10:53 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Officials from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the U.S. participated in “Fandango por la Lectura,” an event to raise…

New lawsuit attempts to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

September 27, 2022 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Lobosco, CNN In one of the first significant legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, a public…

Lockdown lifted at Harmony School of Innovation (Middle/High) in northeast El Paso

September 26, 2022 10:12 AM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: According to a statement from Harmony Public Schools, after a report of a possible security concern from a member of their school community,…

2022 El Paso Space Festival partnered up with EP Intl. for sustainability in space event

September 24, 2022 4:26 PM Katie Frazier

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…

Desert talks for everyone at 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta

September 24, 2022 1:35 PM Yvonne Suarez, Heriberto Perez Lara

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…

Teacher of the Month: Joel Molina, 28 years teaching and coaching

September 23, 2022 11:51 AM Jason McNabb

EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years.…

NMSU student tests positive for monkeypox according to health officials

September 22, 2022 5:51 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An NMSU student who lives off-campus tested positive for monkeypox two weeks ago according to school officials. The student…

Person taken into custody after incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary

September 22, 2022 10:55 AM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A person has been taken into custody following an incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Police responded…

El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students

September 21, 2022 11:37 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…

SISD board approves increased safety measures, including body cameras for its police force

September 20, 2022 7:37 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting Tuesday where they approved increased school safety…

Every Story Matters: Banned Books Week in El Paso

September 20, 2022 5:33 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — The Young Woman’s Christian Association El Paso Del Norte Region is celebrating that Every Story Matters during Banned Books Week…

Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows

September 19, 2022 9:43 AM Texas Tribune

Texas banned more books from school libraries this past year than any other state in the nation, targeting titles centering on race, racism, abortion…