Education

Join KAWC for a sit-down interview with Jamie Sheldahl, former superintendent of District One, whose career spans four decades of Yuma education history. Also in this episode, a profile of Vista High School.

Arizona Western College held four public forums in Yuma, San Luis and Parker as part of its process in considering Dr. Reetika Dhawan for the role of its next 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.

Syrene Danae, a local artist, musician, author and art teacher at EOC Charter High School, created The Gathering as a space where young people can feel seen, valued and confident in who they are. We’re talking about her story, her students and the heart behind building real community through art and music.

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.

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.