Education

Applications are open for the City of Yuma's new civics education program. The free program will take place from June 2 through July 14.

Smriti Parajuli, an 8th grader at Centennial Middle School, is winner of the 80th Annual Yuma County Spelling Bee.

In this week's Arizona Edition, KAWC follows high school student walkouts, Attitude Pro Wrestling and the sacrifices parents make so their kids can be first gen.

Future Farmers of America students from Gila Ridge High School earned third place at the National TurfGrass Science Invitational this year.

In this episode, students Saghey Barcenas and Melanie Ruiz Lopez speak with a variety of first generation college students, both current and graduated.

Crane Elementary School District's CFO, Dale Ponder, has been selected as its next superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.

Starting this fall, Arizona State University will be partnering with the Arizona Department of Education to offer a variety of supports addressing teacher shortages and academic performance, particularly in rural and high-need areas.

San Luis High School's walkout on Friday was just the beginning. Students from five more Yuma County public high schools took to the streets in a walkout protesting ICE.

More than 100 students walked out of San Luis High School Friday morning to protest ICE activity.

There's been one confirmed and seven probable cases of pertussis in Yuma County. Public health officials urge vaccination and seeking early care.