Segundo Barrio students march for César Chávez Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students from La Fe Preparatory School marched throughout the school’s neighborhood to honor the life and legacy of César…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: The tough choices for El Paso’s big three school districts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — These continue to be challenging times for El Paso’s big three school districts – El Paso, Ysleta and Canutillo. Each are…
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Over 9 million student loan borrowers could see their credit scores tank as delinquencies are poised to hit record highs
Originally Published: 26 MAR 25 10:07 ET Updated: 26 MAR 25 13:45 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Student loan delinquencies are poised to…
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LCPS students highlight key concerns in budget survey
UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) held its second budget town hall meeting Tuesday night, where district officials discussed the results of a…
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Canutillo ISD announces workforce cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Announced in a Tuesday board meeting, Canutillo ISD is reducing its nearly $6 million budget deficit by cutting workforce…
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Former school Parent/Faculty Organization head sentenced on larceny charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Claire Trevino appeared in court today and pleaded guilty, a spokesperson for the Third Judicial District…
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EPCC, UTEP partner for Operation College Bound
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College and UTEP have kicked off their Operation College Bound. The event happened at the harmony…
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Student injured during elementary school drop-off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson with El Paso ISD confirmed to ABC-7 that a student sustained minor injuries during school drop-off this…
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Texas lawmakers want to stop schools from hiring uncertified teachers
Texas schools fill vacancies from the teacher shortage by hiring uncertified teachers. Now, state lawmakers want to put an end to that. The bill, HB…
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Texas Senate passes bill to put Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
By Pavan Acharya and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2025 “Texas Senate passes bill to put Ten Commandments in public school classrooms”…
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Trump to sign order Thursday to begin dismantling of Education Department
Originally Published: 19 MAR 25 20:03 ET Updated: 19 MAR 25 21:54 ET By Jeff Zeleny and Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — President Donald…
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Texas bill looks to ban cellphones in schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas bill called House Bill 1481 seeks to restrict cellphone usage for K-12 students during the school day. House…
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UNM investigated by education department
WASHINGTON —Â More than 50 universities, including the University of New Mexico, are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of…
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Good Vibes Only: Students give teachers haircuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Two teachers at Sunrise Mountain Elementary School were brave enough to get their hair cut by their own students. Music…
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Texas Tech evacuated after explosion
LUBBOCK, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University was partially evacuated on March 12 after authorities say an explosion at a substation sprouted fires…
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Children at risk addresses bullying
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– There is a growing concern about bullying and the impact it has on students mental health. 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza…
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Department of Education 50% layoffs
“Reduction in force” notices are expected to go out Tuesday, two sources said. By Arthur Jones II and Rachel Scott March 11, 2025, 3:12 PM Mass…
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El Paso American Federation of Teachers decides against endorsing some board members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In a Facebook post to their members, the El Paso American Federation of Teachers said they will not endorse Leah Hanany from…
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Good Vibes Only: First graders publish first book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some first graders at Herrera Elementary are celebrating a big accomplishment. They just published their first book! The…
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Socorro ISD gives employees incentives to leave amid budget cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is giving some of their employees a chance to leave their positions with an…
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El Paso ISD takes proactive steps to protect students against Measles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are now 159 cases of Measles in Texas and the numbers continue to rise. Although no cases has been confirmed in El…
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Foster parents needed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned that foster parents are critically needed in El Paso. The El Paso area is currently facing a foster parent…
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Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department
Originally Published: 06 MAR 25 06:47 ET Updated: 06 MAR 25 08:47 ET By Kevin Liptak and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump could…
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Horses Unlimited offering spring break camp for young riders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Â Horses Unlimited, a non-profit horse rescue on the far Eastside, is hosting a spring break camp from March 10-13 for young…
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Weapon detection systems installation begins at several Las Cruces schools
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced Wednesday that installation of weapon detection systems has begun at several…
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Canutillo HS robotics teams place at state championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Canutillo High School robotics teams placed at the Texas Region 1 High School V5 Robotics State Championship this…
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EPCC Valle Verde Building Evacuated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Valle Verde Campus Building A has been evacuated “due to haze and smoke.” Employees and students…
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UTEP Ignites Free Enterprise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Center for Free Enterprise at the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, in partnership with Young America’s…
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IDEA Public Schools 5K & Healthy Living Expo at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ascarate Park was the site for an exciting run and expo Saturday morning. The IDEA Public School’s Healthy Kids Here programs…
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