Education

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Della Lindley Elementary in Thousand Palms is bringing back Wellness on Wheels, a PSUSD program focused on supporting teacher and staff wellness. The program brings wellness tips and resources directly to school campuses, with student ambassadors helping share the information with teachers. Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Every day, thousands of parents trust school bus services to safely transport their children from bus stops to school. During the commute, parents place their trust in bus services to keep their children safe. But they don’t always have access to see exactly where their child is during the bus

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Parents are calling for clearer and faster communication from the Coachella Valley Unified School District after a power outage affected John Kelley Elementary School, La Familia High School and the district office Thursday, as district officials defend their response and say staff needed time to assess changing conditions before initiating an

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Questions are being raised about how Coachella Valley Unified School District handled a power outage at two Thermal schools Thursday as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees. The power outage affected John Kelley Elementary School and La Familia High School, leaving parts of the campuses without air conditioning. The Imperial Irrigation

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is your back-to-school headquarters, and students headed back into the classrooms in the coming days, and with that comes a series of new programs and changes for one local school district. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the superintendent of Desert Sands Unified, Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- More than half a million children across the United States were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau. In Riverside County, the data show 9.4 victims for every 1,000 children. Those cases

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 1,800 free backpacks and a thousand free scoops of ice cream will be handed out tomorrow in Indio. The annual giveaway helps local students prepare for the upcoming school year, while bringing the community together for an evening of fun. It will take place during the “Food Truck Friday”

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – OneFuture Coachella Valley is hosting its Gents Alliance College Send-Off at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, bringing together incoming and returning male college students from across the Coachella Valley before the start of the new academic year. The event celebrates students as they take the next step in their educational

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. (KESQ)- As students head back to school, the roads around campuses are about to get much busier. From crowded drop-off lanes to school buses and kids walking or biking, law enforcement is reminding drivers that a few seconds of slowing down can prevent a tragedy. According to the Transportation Research Board, about

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of students across Palm Springs Unified School District returned to the classroom today as the 2026-27 school year officially got underway. Campuses across the district welcomed students back with teachers and staff greeting families, helping students find their classrooms, and kicking off the first day of instruction. News Channel

PALM DESERT. CALIF, (KESQ)- As students prepare to return to the classroom, the back to school transition can be an exciting time, but it can also bring stress and anxiety for many kids. The start of a school year can bring new stressors, including academic pressure, new routines, social situations, and changes in expectations. The