Sisko J. Stargazer
Education Solutions ReporterSisko J. Stargazer is an award-winning education solutions reporter for KAWC in sunny Yuma, Arizona, where they also help with the KAWC Student Newsroom. Their 2025 coverage of Arizona school facilities funding earned a first-place Digital Writing award from the Public Media Journalists Association, and their reporting has been featured on NPR’s national newscast.
Sisko previously covered education for the Yuma Sun and has freelanced for U.S. News & World Report since 2022, contributing more than a dozen articles on online degree programs and career paths. They hold a B.A. in Film & Media Studies from ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College.
A jack-of-all-trades writer, Sisko is drawn to stories that make complicated systems more legible and encourage critical thought. When not on deadline, they can usually be found in a movie theater — or rewatching Star Trek, any and every Star Trek!
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In this episode of Yuma Edition, we're joined by Education Solutions reporter Sisko Stargazer to discuss the biggest education topics ahead of the upcoming school year.We're also joined by brothers Dale and Denis Ponder, two education leaders helping shape school districts in Yuma County. Denis serves as superintendent of Yuma School District One, while Dale is the newly appointed superintendent of the Crane Elementary School District.The brothers share how their backgrounds led them into education, the lessons they've learned as district leaders, and their vision for supporting students, teachers, and families in the year ahead. -
The Yuma Union High School District is holding registration events at each of its campuses starting Thursday, July 23. -
This week, we remind you who's running for mayor and council in Yuma, one resident explains why voting matters and we hear from the principal at Desert View Academy. -
Yuma District One wrapped up its weeklong STEMKAMP with a Family Day, where students showcased hands-on STEM projects and explored career pathways alongside their families. -
In this week's Arizona Edition, Yuma Councilmember Arturo Morales is censured, Southwest Junior High earns a Top 10 ranking, Arizona State Rep. Mariana Sandoval and more. -
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is giving away 1,000 free backpacks with supplies for Yuma families this Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m. at the Yuma County Fairgrounds. -
The City of Yuma is holding its 15th annual Back to School Rodeo next Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center. -
Arizona Western College is holding a free semiquincentennial concert tonight at 6 in the Schoening Conference Center, featuring patriotic classics and a tribute to service members, past and present. -
At Dr. Reetika Dhawan's welcome reception, Yuma community members shared their thoughts about Arizona Western College's new president. -
A reception Friday night is highlighting local high school student photography. The gallery, however, will be available now through Aug. 21.
