Socorro teachers want higher pay, some considered leaving their jobs
EL PASO, Texas — The Soccorro American Federation of Teachers voiced their need for a higher wage at last night’s SISD board of trustees meeting.…
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EPISD middle school students set to receive bikes to use during P.E. classes
EL PASO, Texas — Riding your bike at biking and hiking trails across El Paso is a great past time and a fun way to stay active. It’s a skill EPISD…
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EPISD mixing up p.e. class, implements cardio drumming for students
EL PASO, Texas — Students at some Borderland schools are marching to the beat of a new kind of own drum in p.e. class. It’s called cardio drumming…
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‘When a threat is made, it’s real’: El Paso police remind students of online threat consequences
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Police Department takes online threats made to schools seriously. On top of disciplinary action that schools can take,…
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YWLA staying put for this year but YISD says moving the school in 2023 is part of master plan
EL PASO, Texas — The Young Women’s Leadership Academy is staying put at its current campus for the 2022-23 academic year, but Ysleta Independent…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Weather-related Cancellations
Editor’s Note: This article will be updated as reported com in. EL PASO, Texas – Socorro ISD The Volunteer Sports Program track event has been…
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14-year-old parkland middle school student taken into custody over school threat in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say a 14-year-old was taken into custody for making school shooting threats against Parkland Middle School.…
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Socorro students are no ‘foreigners’ to the big stage after a performance they will never forget
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro High School choir took center stage Monday as they opened for legendary rock band Foreigner. “It’s going to be one of…
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Montwood’s “Mean Green Machine” takes second place overall in robotics competition
EL PASO, Texas – The Montwood High School robotics team took second place overall at the UIL’s Robotics State Championship in Houston Saturday. The…
Continue ReadingCollege admissions scam’s test-taking ace sentenced, former USC coach found guilty
By Jason Hanna and Ray Sanchez, CNN A key figure in the sprawling college admissions scam was sentenced to four months in prison Friday — the…
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Safety concerns arise again at Tippin Elementary after video shows a car driving on the wrong side of the road to beat traffic
EL PASO, Texas — Parents of Tippin Elementary are scared for their children’s safety after another incident of what they’re calling ‘insane’ driving…
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YISD making it easier for students, teachers to access mental health resources
EL PASO, Texas – Officials at the Ysleta Independent School District announced a new partnership that would make it easier for students and staff…
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El Paso elementary school teacher says schools should play a bigger role in students’ mental health
EL PASO, Texas– An educator who has been teaching elementary students for five years in the city says spotting troubled kids is not hard, but…
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Pandemic-era free school meals to end in June without congressional action
EL PASO, Texas — Since the start of the pandemic, El Paso students have been able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost. That’s slated to change…
Continue ReadingBiden administration extends pause on federal student loan repayments through August
By Phil Mattingly and Katie Lobosco, CNN The Biden administration is extending a pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31. The…
Continue ReadingBooks about LGBTQ and Black people were among the most challenged books in 2021
By Nicole Chavez, CNN Books that tell the stories of Black and LGBTQ people or by authors in those communities were among the 10 most challenged…
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Welding competition brings out high school students
EL PASO, Texas — Sun City Welding Academy hosted its first-ever welding competition today for high school students. Northern Tools, Area Iron,…
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Demolition begins at Las Cruces school shut down due to mold
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Demolition began Tuesday at Columbia Elementary in Las Cruces. The school on Elks drive is being leveled to make way for a…
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Gov. Abbott, TEA announce funding adjustment to sustain in-person learning
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency announced changes to certain attendance reporting periods for school systems in…
Continue ReadingMIT will once again require applicants to take the SAT or ACT, bucking anti-test movement
By Eric Levenson, CNN The Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced it will once again require applicants to take the SAT or ACT, reversing a…
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Western Tech celebrates first nursing graduating class
EL PASO, Texas – Western Tech’s Nursing Class of 2022 walked across the stage today and received their diplomas. The 18 graduates at today’s ceremony…
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Free childcare, early childhood education fair, forum to be held for El Paso parents
EL PASO, Texas — Finding reliable and affordable childcare is an issue still impacting working parents, but several organizations and community…
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Special games invite a younger audience
EL PASO, Texas — Burges High school hosted Special Olympic games today, this time for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. This event hosted special needs…
Continue ReadingWhat the children’s books Ted Cruz referenced at Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing really say
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Ted Cruz thrust several books into the spotlight after his puzzling line of questioning at Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme…
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Buzz surrounding El Paso 8th grader heading to Scripps National Spelling Bee
EL PASO, Texas — Topgallant, that’s the word that crowned Marium Zahra the El Paso Regional Spelling Bee Champion back earlier this month. She’s…
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STAAR testing starts next month: Here’s what you need to know
EL PASO, Texas — STAAR testing is set to begin the first week of April throughout El Paso. Last year the STAAR test was administered to students…
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ABC-7 anchors Adrian Ochoa and Saul Saenz sent to the principal’s office
EL PASO, Texas — Two ABC-7 journalists moved out of the newsroom and into the classroom, taking over two high schools as principals for the day.…
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Anthony teacher addresses vulnerability, life skills through new school program
ANTHONY, Texas — Middle school can be tough especially after the pandemic. Learning how to express your emotions has become a difficult issue for…
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Over $95,000 in scholarships available to El Paso students
EL PASO, Texas – Students in the El Paso region are encouraged to apply for scholarships that have been made available through the Paso del Norte…
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Las Cruces Public Schools changes calendar for upcoming school year to include 10 additional days of learning
UPDATE: The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted Tuesday night to change its academic calendar for the upcoming school year. The new school year…
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