Biden calls schools’ struggles to open ‘a national emergency’
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Joe Biden is hammering President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned trip to Wisconsin,…
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Del Valle High School employee tests positive for virus, prompting quarantine for some staff
EL PASO, Texas — A Del Valle High School employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, Ysleta Independent School District officials confirmed…
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Thousands fewer Las Cruces students picking up meals, putting LCPS at risk of losing money
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – When classrooms and cafeterias closed, some schoolchildren risked losing their main source of nourishment. To solve that…
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EPISD to continue remote learning as it reconsiders timeline for in-person classes
EL PASO, Texas — With the El Paso Health Department mandate on coronavirus set to expire on Sept. 7th, the El Paso Independent School District said…
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San Elizario High School closed for 3 days to disinfect due to virus case
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario School District has shut down the high school for the next three days because of a Covid-19 case. The…
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Canutillo ISD to start returning students to school classrooms on Sept. 14
CANUTILLO, Texas – The Canutillo Independent School District announced Tuesday that will return to in-person instruction beginning on Sept. 14 in a…
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Socorro ISD set to be 1st El Paso district for school campus returns
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District, one of the largest school districts in El Paso, announced Monday that it would begin a…
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YISD to continue remote learning through mid-October for most students
EL PASO, Texas – The Ysleta Independent School District is still planning to rely on remote instruction through mid-October as a way to help slow…
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New NMSU study hopes to detect virus spread on campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Is Covid-19 spreading undetected on college campuses? To answer that question, New Mexico State University researchers hope…
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EPISD finds high demand for surplus desks among local families
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of students who might miss being in the classroom now have the chance to enjoy a more traditional academic setting brought…
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Retired Army general with ties to White Sands takes over at Physical Science Lab at NMSU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A new leader has taken charge of New Mexico State University’s Physical Science lab and he has plenty of experience with…
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Borderland school districts put forth plans to help students with disabilities keep up in virtual classes
EL PASO, Texas — Students have been back in the virtual classroom going on a month now in the Borderland. While many me be getting used to process…
Continue Reading Online learning raises privacy concerns for some EPISD educators & parents
EL PASO, Texas — With Borderland students attending class virtually, the El Paso Independent School District is working to ensure children’s privacy…
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‘The communal energy was palpable’: UTEP theater students adapt to performing during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pandemic put a pause on most theatrical performances worldwide at a time when many people might have needed them the…
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A Borderland preschool plans to reopen ahead of most school districts
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso preschool plans to opens its doors right after Labor Day. Every Little Blessing Preschool takes children from one year…
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Forced to cut $10 million from budget, NMSU might consolidate colleges
(Editor’s note: Scroll down to see which majors will be affected by the proposal.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Facing a multi-million dollar budget…
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El Paso hospital dresses newborns up in ‘back-to-school’-themed outfits
EL PASO, Texas – Get ready for your daily doses of “cute.” In honor of El Paso students heading back to school for virtual classes, staff at…
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‘The school’s not protected’: Zia Middle School community alarmed by loss of school resource officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With a single vote last week, Zia Middle School became the only middle school in Las Cruces Public Schools to not have a…
Continue Reading Want your home to feel more like a school? EPISD is selling surplus student desks for $3
EL PASO, Texas – Families who want to make virtual learning seem more like going to school for their children have the opportunity to buy student…
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Outages force Las Cruces schools to change meal distribution, cause online delays
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Power outages from Sunday night’s storm in northern Las Cruces forced Las Cruces Public Schools to change its Monday…
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UTEP education portal leaves some students locked out of classes on first day of new school year
EL PASO, Texas – The first day of fall semester classes has gotten off to a bumpy start for some UTEP students. Starting at around 9 a.m. Monday,…
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El Paso Community College prepares for new school year while coping with pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College said 90 percent of its classes for the fall semester will be online or hybrid due to Covid-19. The…
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Parents can now check virus data on Texas, El Paso childcare centers
EL PASO, Texas– For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19, parents can now check the cases reported at their children’s childcare…
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‘We’re not just a teacher… we’re nation builders’; SISD teacher honored for his work
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At one point in his childhood, Pedro Gurrola was homeless. Now, he’s a fifth grade teacher at Vista Del Sol Elementary…
Continue Reading Borderland parents, educators agree that virtual learning during the pandemic poses challenges
EL PASO, Texas — Virtual learning is difficult for any parent but when you are a mother of a kindergartner, second grader, fifth grader and a…
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Borderland parent’s new Facebook group on virtual learning garners over 1,000 members in 48 hours
EL PASO, Texas — The Facebook group ‘EPISD: Let School Bells Ring’ is a group for parents to praise or vent their experience at virtual learning.…
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State of Texas to start posting virus case data from public schools
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will soon begin regularly releasing information on Covid-19 cases in public school among students and staff members, Texas…
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Clint ISD spending $660,000 to install systems to disinfect air in school buildings
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — As the debate over reopening schools continues nationwide, a local school district is trying to make campuses safer…
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Borderland daycares adapting to new role with virtual learning
EL PASO, Texas — The first week of virtual learning is halfway over for Borderland students. While many students are working from home, others are…
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With Borderland students spending much of day online, doctors warn of eye strain
EL PASO, Texas — Thousands of students across the Borderland started the school year online this past Monday. Many students are required to be…
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