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Palm Valley School approved for in-person instruction
Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage has been approved by the Riverside County and State Departments of Public Health to open for in-person instruction. After submitting a waiver to reopen, Palm Valley received approval on Thursday, making it the first local school to get the green light. Palm Valley School began it’s 2020-2021 school year
Continue ReadingResources for families heading back to school while facing homelessness
As the pandemic continues, more and more families are facing homelessness. But that isn’t stopping our local school districts and non-profits from making sure kids can still go to school. There are many resources available to help kids with virtual learning — even in the hardest of situations. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil visited the
Continue ReadingPalm Springs Unified partners with local farms, providing free fresh produce to families
Palm Springs Unified School District families are receiving a free box of fresh produce when they pick up their child’s meals for the week. The program is the result of a partnership helping not only families during the pandemic, but also our local farms. Meal pick-ups take place each Wednesday morning for PSUSD families. “They get
Continue ReadingRiverside County schools can now apply for a waiver to hold in-person classes
Schools in Riverside County hoping to resume in-person classes can apply for a waiver starting Monday, according to county officials. Waivers can only be approved for grades ranging from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade for now, per state guidelines. Schools, both public and private, can obtain a waiver application on the RUHS-Public Health website or
Continue ReadingKeeping students safe and focused during virtual learning
Many students are spending a lot more time in front of a computer while trying to navigate through distance learning but now a new concern–online dangers. Limiting screen time is a concept that’s out the window right now as more children are using digital devices for online learning. “Everyday it’s something,” said Traci Miller, a
Continue ReadingHow physical education is going virtual in the era of coronavirus
“I basically took everything and threw it out the window,” said Neil Johnson, a physical education teacher at Rancho Mirage Elementary School. Johnson has been a P.E. teacher for 20 years, but this year looks a little different. However, the goal remains the same. “It’s always the goal of a P.E. teacher to instill healthy
Continue ReadingDSUSD hopes day 2 of school goes better than day 1 after tech connection issues reported
Desert Sands Unified School District started the new school year on Wednesday, August 19 at a distance. Some technical connection issues were reported by the district. A message to students reported problems with StudentVue and restricted access to documents and assignments. StudentVue links for Zoom meetings were also having issues. The school district’s technology department
Continue ReadingHow PSUSD is offering ‘hands-on’ electives virtually
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Palm Springs Unified School District kicked off the new school year on Wednesday, August 8. The school has had to improvise as it offers a full virtual platform. While some courses translate easier online than others, offering virtual electives come with challenges as many require a “hands-on” learning approach. Classes such
Continue ReadingDSUSD’s first day back: a look inside one teacher’s home setup
It was the first day of school for Desert Sands Unified School District families. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil got an exclusive look at how one teacher welcomed her class back virtually from inside her home. “Good morning fifth graders! Can you guys hear me…can I get a thumbs up if you can hear me?”
Continue ReadingDSUSD first day of school preview
The Desert Sands Unified School District kicked off its first day of the new school year on Wednesday, August 19. Some students and parents were met with some technological issues as they attempted to log in. <!–[if lte IE 10]> Sorry, you are using an unsupported browser. This page will not display correctly. Please click
Continue ReadingAdvice for parents from PSUSD’s nursing supervisor as the school year begins
Palm Springs Unified School District hosted a COVID-19 parent training session to educate parents and answer questions as the new school year begins. The session was held virtually and covered everything from how to talk to your student about COVID-19 to the best daily practices to keep them safe. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke
Continue ReadingFoods to help fuel your child’s school day and help them stay focused at home
With students spending more time at home and less time in the classroom, experts say it’s important that parents make sure their children are hydrated and getting the nutrients they need to stay on track. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with Jill Coleman, a registered nurse specializing in holistic nutrition, to learn what foods
Continue ReadingPSUSD using upgraded cellular service to provide free internet access to students in Sky Valley
A cell phone tower in Sky Valley just completed a technology upgrade to provide more reliable internet access to people living in the area, including 78 families with children enrolled in schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District. “The district’s goal is that every single student have access to distance learning,” said Will Carr,
Continue ReadingWhat tutoring services are still available for local students during the pandemic?
With the new school year beginning with distance learning from home, more parents are already turning to tutoring to help their kids stay on track. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil breaks down three options for students looking for extra help during the pandemic. Check with your school district or email your child’s teacher directly. All
Continue ReadingParents struggle with child care and distance learning in the fall
Many working parents are facing a major concern as the new school year begins. Who will watch their kids and help them with online learning? “My biggest challenge feeling like I being a good enough mom and I being a good enough employee,” said Angel Meraz, mother of three children. Angel Meraz is feeling the
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