Education

In this episode of Yuma Edition, we speak with Tom Tyree, superintendent of Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY), about new career and technical education programs coming to Yuma for high school students. Tyree also discusses the district’s success in preparing students for future careers and expanding opportunities for hands-on learning.Prefer to watch the conversation? View the full livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZTJuM2glk50?si=_Us9slKYg9xbVez0

On Arizona Edition, voters in Yuma and San Luis share their priorities in the 2026 midterm election. Plus, a look at a Somerton robotics team and the federal grant supporting its work.

Early returns show narrow margins in several races and Yuma County support for two propositions trailing statewide. More than 20,000 ballots remain pending.

In this week's Arizona Edition, a look at an education proposition, remembering the farmworker rights leader, some in Yuma feel their water concerns are going unheard and the bike ride from Yuma to San Luis R.C.

After 20 years in education, Crane Middle School's Rubycell Rodriguez has been named Arizona Assistant Principal of the Year. Now, she's in the running for the national honor.

On this episode of Yuma Edition, FLORECER founder Audren Morris-Sandoval discusses educational justice and opportunities for students in Yuma and Imperial counties.

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva visited the WACOG Carlisle Head Start on Tuesday. She also stopped by Ed Pastor Elementary and met with Arizona Western College students.

Prop 320 would require certain Arizona school districts to spend at least 60% of their operational budgets on direct instruction. Two Yuma County districts could face difficult budget decisions.

U.S. Sen. Kelly began the week with a visit to the Southwest Early College Academy. He later met with supporters for Emilia Cortez, Mariana Sandoval and Brian Fernandez.

Five months after opening AWC's Future48 Workforce Accelerator, Gov. Katie Hobbs returned to Wellton to hear from students about their training, career aspirations and opportunities close to home.