EPISD eliminating homework for students during virtual learning
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced a new policy Tuesday that eliminates homework for students while virtual learning…
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‘They’re still being physically distant’: How Canutillo ISD physical education classes are adapting to the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Classrooms and school campuses have faced major changes during the pandemic. Desk dividers, face coverings and temperature…
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UTEP says virus mitigation efforts successful as 3rd week of college semester begins
EL PASO, Texas — As the semester enters its third week, University of Texas El Paso officials tout their mitigation efforts to keep the spread of…
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Las Cruces Catholic School is in-person and virus free, but LCPS could stay online all semester
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After four weeks of face-to-face instruction, Las Cruces Catholic School has had no reported cases of Covid-19. “Our kids…
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EPISD plans to start resuming in-person classes on Oct. 1
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District on Monday announced a plan for in-person classes to resume beginning on Oct. 1 for parents…
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With students on campus, NMSU develops Covid-19 contact tracing app
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Contact tracing just became easier on one Borderland college campus. “What we wanted to do is to provide the quickest way…
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El Paso youth music organization earns prestigious national award
EL PASO, Texas – From success in strings to success in school, young El Paso musicians have learned to thrive in the Tocando Music Project. “It…
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Anthony Elementary in Gadsden ISD to reopen after employee cleared of coronavirus
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Anthony Elementary School has been cleared to resume its normal schedule of online instruction on Monday after an…
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New Mexico’s school teachers safe from legal liability amid virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials have clarified that teachers won’t be on the hook for lawsuits that might stem from Covid-19…
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3,000 UTEP students graduate at virtual commencement ceremony
EL PASO, Texas — Instead of multiple in-person ceremonies, 3,000 graduates participated Saturday in a virtual commencement at the University of…
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Employee at Mayfield High in Las Cruces tests positive for virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – An employee at Mayfield High School has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Las Cruces Public Schools…
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Police seek armed gunman who robbed teen ‘ghost hunters’ at El Paso High School
El PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department said Saturday it is now seeking the public’s help in locating a man who robbed two teenagers at…
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Why UTEP moved graduation ceremonies online, but allowed fans at football games
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 is learning more about how UTEP came to the decision to move graduation ceremonies online, instead of holding it in-person.…
Continue Reading Gadsden ISD now closes 2 elementary schools amid virus outbreak among district staff
UPDATE #3: Gadsden ISD announced late Friday the additional closure of La Union Elementary after an employee reported contact with an individual…
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Gadsden schools chief named New Mexico’s ‘Superintendent of the Year’
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – The superintendent of the Gadsden Independent School District has garnered a big statewide honor. Travis Dempsey, in his…
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Should you send your children back to school or not? El Paso psychiatrist offers tips to help you decide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some parents have already made the decision, while others are still mulling it over. Deciding between distance learning and…
Continue Reading EPISD extends school reopening survey deadline to Friday for parents
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said it’s still waiting to hear from 7,500 parents regarding how or if they’d like their…
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El Paso area schools welcome influx of PPE supplies from state
EL PASO, Texas — A considerable influx of potentially life-saving personal protection equipment was recently sent to schools in the El Paso region…
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‘This is going to be different’: school districts implement changes to lunchtime
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more and more students in the Borderland return to their classrooms, they’re confronted with a new normal: face mask…
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Athletic practices resume for El Paso schools
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso student athletes are back in action. The University Interscholastic League set Tuesday as the date to resume athletic…
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