Education Funding

The Crane School District has benefitted from a $1.5 million override for the past seven years. November's request seeks to continue it for another seven.

In an email update to the community, AWC notes several major programs may be affected by the White House's proposed cuts.

The board may change boundaries elsewhere, but long-term plans may include building new classrooms, a new school and converting two others into a K-8 magnet school if a 2026 bond measure passes.

Desert Mesa Elementary and Castle Dome Middle School have hit enrollment capacity. As housing trends indicate more growth in east Yuma County, lack of funds is the mother of District One's invention.

Two grants awarded to AWC from the departments of Energy and Education have been frozen until further notice, but the college remains hopeful.

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