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Broken Budget: CVUSD leaders plan $44 million in budget cuts to prevent deficit and state takeover

Out of money. That will be the case for The Coachella Valley Unified School District if leaders don’t cut spending dramatically, according to a financial warning from the Riverside County Office of Education. News Channel 3 has secured the first interview with the District’s Superintendent Dr. Francis Esparza since learning of the $44 million budget hole. I-Team Investigator Jeff Stahl

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CSU partners with Riverside County to launch first-ever direct admission pilot

The California State University system is partnering with Riverside County to launch its first-ever direct admission pilot. Eligible public high school students in Riverside County will soon be offered direct admission to several California State University schools, including Cal State San Bernardino, for the fall 2025 semester, before they apply. Qualifying high school seniors who

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San Diego area tribe awards La Quinta Middle School with $5,000 educational grant

It’s a California tribe supporting education up and down the state including in the Coachella Valley.   State Representative Greg Wallis presented students at La Quinta Middle School with a $5,000 Barona Education Grant Thursday. The money is intended to purchase educational materials including books and computers to help current and future students learn more. La Quinta Middle School administrators

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CSUSB Palm Desert awards more than $100,000 in scholarships

Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. The scholarships were awarded to more than 50 students from different majors. School officials said the scholarships recognize academic excellence, but also community involvement. In addition to financial assistance, scholarship recipients gain access to a range of resources

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College of the Desert advances search for new Superintendent/President

The groundwork has been laid for College of the Desert’s search for a new superintendent/president. This comes after a series of listening sessions with the community on what they expect from the new superintendent. The current interim superintendent/president, Laura Hope, recently announced she will not be applying for the permanent position. COD’s board has now

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In-Depth: No Phone Zone as Governor pushes new cellphone restrictions for students on campus

Governor Gavin Newsom says students and cellphones don’t go well together at school. His calls for new limits on cell phones for students have local schools telling News Channel 3 they may enact new restrictions in the coming months. By age 11, around half of children in the U.S. have a smartphone. Now, Newsom says a growing body of evidence suggests kids with cell

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College of the Desert announces groundbreaking dates for campuses in Palm Springs and Cathedral City

College of the Desert has a date set for its groundbreaking ceremony for two major campuses in the West end of the Coachella Valley. COD’s Interim Superintendent/President Laura Hope announced the groundbreaking dates for the West Valley Campus in Palm Springs and Roadrunner Motors in Cathedral City during her “Happy Hour with Hope” listening sessions.

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Palm Springs Unified School District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Palm Springs Unified School District is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. To commemorate this occasion, the district is organizing assemblies that will showcase the colorful fashion, music, and art of these cultures. On Wednesday, Vista Del Monte Elementary School hosted assemblies for students in

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