El Paso Independent School District awarded $34.5 million security grant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District has been awarded a $34.6 million grant for school security. The funds come from the…
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Bel Air High School Students Crochet Joy: Handmade Beanies Bring Warmth and Generosity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a heartwarming initiative led by Rita Sanchez, a dedicated Fashion Design Teacher at Bel Air High School, students united…
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From emotional support to business advice, winners of I Love My Librarian awards serve in many ways
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s winners of the I Love My Librarian Award took on a lot more than selecting books…
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UTEP graduates look to their future, and reflect on their work up until now
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 2,700 students graduated from UTEP this weekend. Some of them told us about what’s next, as others reflected on what it…
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Mom first in the family to earn degree, inspires children to pursue their degrees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First-generation nursing student Chalyse Piñon, is a mother of four, a dedicated student, and an inspiration. The mother of…
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Clint High School celebrates 100-year anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Clint High School held a pep rally earlier today to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary. Students gathered in the…
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SISD parents concerned over possible increase in student to teacher ratio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents of students within the Socorro Independent School district received an email on Thursday notifying them of a…
Continue ReadingSome 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…
Continue ReadingBillionaire 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…
Continue ReadingMajor 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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