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Local organizations respond to the growing need for international family hosts

International students are increasingly heading abroad to study. As of the 2023-24 school year, the United States hosted over 1.5 million international students, which marked significant growth from previous years according to the Association of International Educators. However, many of these students face a significant challenge — finding a supportive and welcoming home away from home.

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PSUSD announces free meal policy for students

The Palm Springs Unified School District announced its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2024– 2025 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites: Agua Caliente Elementary School Bubbling Wells Elementary School Cahuilla Elementary School

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In-Depth: Trends in Prohibited and Dangerous Items in Coachella Valley Schools

Contraband in schools.  From prohibited substances to dangerous items – this issue poses significant risks to both students and staff. “We’re seeing a reduction in students bringing things to school that they shouldn’t bring,” said Laura Meusel, executive director for student services for the Palm Springs Unified School District. Meusel said every school in the

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Nearly 2,500 backpacks given to students at Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s ‘Backpack Bonanza’

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission hosted its annual “backpack bonanza,” donating about 2,500 backpacks to low-income families Wednesday morning. The backpacks were filled with school supplies with folders, markers, calculators and more. They were handed out to students ranging from Pre-K all the way to high school.  CVRM did it with the support of the community and

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PSUSD celebrates first day back in school

Palm Springs Unified School District is back to school today! Thousands of students will begin their school year this morning, from kindergartners to High Schoolers.  The district has been preparing for the 2024-2025 year all summer, and they’ve had facility on 28 school campuses for weeks.  Palm Springs Unified prides themselves on their academic excellence,

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Local organization enhances support for LGBTQ+ students amid rising school violence risks

As students return to school, experts say it’s important that families discuss bullying and harassment prevention with their students. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates significant health disparities, among LGBTQ+ high school students, who report higher rates of violence, poor mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their peers. Nearly 3

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Back-to-School: Officials discuss safety

With the new school year just around the corner, officials are reminding everyone to be vigilant. Increased traffic, especially around schools, calls for heightened awareness and caution. “Everyone is excited about getting back to school and we want to make sure everyone’s first day is a great day,” said Alex Borrego, PSUSD’s director of security

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Parents raise concerns about staffing shortages and safety at PSUSD campus

As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, parents of students at Bubbling Wells Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs are raising concerns about on-campus safety, particularly for students with special needs. New Channel 3’s Jennifer Franco talked with two mothers of special needs students at Bubbling Wells who say they are nervous about what the new

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Coachella Valley Unified School District provides students with free meals over summer

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is working to provide students with free meals while they are away from school on summer break. The school district’s new Superintendent, Doctor Frances Esparza, was at the Mountain View Estates in Thermal today alongside Riverside County’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, with a school bus full of

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CVUSD appoints new Superintendent in board meeting following Dr. Valentino’s retirement

The Coachella Valley United School District (CVUSD) voted on a new superintendent in a board meeting tonight following the recent retirement of Dr. Luis Valentino. After a two-hour closed session meeting, board members of CVUSD returned saying that they took action to appoint Doctor Frances Esparza. Doctor Esparza is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Educational

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