Hornedo Middle School teacher on leave after controversial comments
EL PASO, Texas — EPISD has placed a teacher on administrative leave after she was heard making controversial comments in student-recorded cell phone…
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Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resign
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, on Thursday became the first major Republican to call for the resignation of Steve McCraw, the…
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Texas DPS chief Steve McCraw says his agency “did not fail” at Uvalde school shooting
Weeks after Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said he would resign if his troopers had “any culpability” in the botched…
Continue ReadingAs families and a major newspaper demand he resign, top Texas law enforcement chief says his agency ‘did not fail’ Uvalde in school massacre
By Dakin Andone, Shimon Prokupecz and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN In the face of calls for his resignation by victims’ relatives and a major…
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All-clear given after Cesar Chavez Academy placed on brief lockdown; classes resume as normal
EL PASO, Texas — Cesar Chavez Academy in the lower valley was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning but has since been given the all-clear to resume…
Continue ReadingWatch out for ‘leakage’: These are some clues students can look out for to help prevent school violence
By Holly Yan, CNN To help thwart potential school violence, students and staff need to beware of certain warning signs — and feel comfortable…
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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.…
Continue ReadingGunman 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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