Education Solutions

In this week's show, we preview an event coming up on utility rates in Yuma, Gov. Katie Hobbs was back in town and search for the next Arizona Western College president.

The Gadsden Elementary School District is offering weekend lunches and snacks to families in need during the federal government shutdown — no district enrollment needed.

The Crane Elementary School District is asking voters to renew a seven-year capital funding override, which would provide an extra $1.5 million each year for safety, tech and transportation needs.

With the federal government shutdown still on, we look at the impact SNAP cuts will have at the Somerton Senior Center. Plus, on an otherwise quiet Election Day Tuesday, some voters in Yuma will vote on a measure for more funding for the Crane School District. In San Luis, voters will decide whether council members will continue to get pay, benefits and travel expenses.

The Arizona Department of Education released letter grades for all of Arizona's public schools this week. Most Yuma and La Paz schools earned a B or above.

Gadsden Elementary School District #32 is exploring a partnership with PPEP Tec High Schools in hopes of expanding opportunities for students post-graduation.

Dr. Reetika Dhawan has been named the college governing board's preferred candidate for consideration. Public town halls will be held Nov. 5-6.

Hosted by KAWC Education Solutions Reporter Sisko Stargazer, Educating Yuma is KAWC's deep dive into issues impacting parents, students and schools in Yuma and La Paz Counties.

Board members Luis Márquez and Liliana Arroyo are up for recall in a special San Luis election. Election day is Nov. 4, but ballots by mail should be sent by Oct. 28.

Votantes de San Luis, Arizona tendrán chance a remover o mantener dos miembros de la mesa directiva del distrito Gadsden en Noviembre: Luis Márquez y Liliana Arroyo.

In this week's show, we previewed the No Kings protest in Yuma, the Arizona Western College president will retire, Medicare enrollment and a look at local child care.

AWC President Dr. Daniel Corr announced he plans to retire by July 2026.