Filling out the new FAFSA application
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Completing the Federal Student Aid form is a high school graduation requirement for all Texas students. This form will…
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Lawsuit alleges decade of sexual misconduct by former New Mexico State University professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A recent lawsuit filed against New Mexico State University and others alleges a former professor “targeted female…
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Potential Breakthrough in Leukemia and Lymphoma Treatment Unveiled by UTEP Researchers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have revealed a promising discovery in the treatment of leukemia and…
Continue ReadingAdditional patrol officers dispatched to Chapin High School
Update: The safety measure lasted only through Friday. The campus went back to normal Monday morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD is sending more…
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EPISD, Fabens ISD cancel after-school activities Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens ISD and El Paso ISD are canceling all after-school activities due to the extreme wind and dust blowing through the…
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What kinds of schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic?
HeyTutor looked at a 2023 NWEA report to determine how the pandemic affected test score outcomes for students by comparing 2019 and 2022 test…
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Parents don't grasp the full academic damage from COVID's disruption, according to study
The 74 takes a closer look at a USC paper that claims that grade inflation and pandemic leniency are shielding the true extent to which children have…
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El Paso ISD, Clint ISD, Fabens ISD, Radford and Triumph High School issue two-hour start delays for Tuesday morning
Update (9:15 PM): The Triumph High School El Paso West campus will also begin two hours late Tuesday morning. Update (8:00 PM): The Fabens…
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Fabens, EPISD, Gadsden ISDs, EP Catholic Schools, Radford on 2-hour delayed start to school day; other districts, regular schedule
Update: Anthony ISD, Canutillo ISD, Clint ISD, Socorro ISD, Ysleta ISD and IDEA Public Schools will start classes at the regular time. Update 9:33…
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Winter’s Chill: Protecting Your Devices from the Cold Snap
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As temperatures plummet, it’s not just people and pets feeling the chill – our devices are also in the frosty spotlight.…
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20 UTEP faculty members named to prestigious academic list
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is celebrating 20 current and former faculty members listed among the top 2% most-cited researchers worldwide. The…
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Chronic absenteeism is still up in schools across the US
Since the pandemic, student absenteeism is down, but it’s still not at pre-COVID-19 rates, according to a HeyTutor analysis of data from…
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"Girl math" vs. "boy math": Math teachers weigh in on the viral meme—and how to talk about it in classrooms
Study.com talks with classroom teachers to find out whether meme culture is making math more fun and accessible—or more stereotyped and…
Continue ReadingWest Point can continue considering race as part of admissions during ongoing legal battle, judge rules
Originally Published: 03 JAN 24 22:12 ET By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday ruled the United States Military Academy at West…
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Where do teacher salaries stretch the furthest?
MoneyGeek analyzed educator salaries in major U.S. cities to find the locations where teachers make the most after taxes and living…
Continue ReadingHarvard President Claudine Gay resigns after plagiarism and campus antisemitism accusations
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay announced Tuesday she is stepping down just six months into her…
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Community schools work to boost student performance by meeting their non-academic needs
Numerade explored the growth of community schools with NCES data and the connection between access to social services and academic…
Continue ReadingHarvard President Claudine Gay requests new corrections as House panel launches plagiarism probe
CNN By Matt Egan and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay is back in the hot seat as the embattled leader requested…
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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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