The words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” are very representative of what leaders face every day and at all times in this …
April, 2020
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22 April
Garage Project Hub supports the medical sector in the manufacture of face shields, fans and respirators, at no cost
By: Eduardo Ledesma, C.E. 16 de Septiembre Communications Dir. In these times of health contingency, members of the health sector have become heroes with no cape who are exposed to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, which is why Covid-19 Open Source Medical Supply initiative emerged worldwide, in which professionals from …
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21 April
California to Provide Laptops for Disadvantaged Students to Continue Distance Learning
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday new partnerships to support the state’s distance learning efforts to bridge the digital divide. “School may be physically closed, but class is still in session,” said Governor Newsom. “But for a class to be in session, it is imperative that California addresses the inequities …
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10 April
Teachers and Students in Imperial Valley Adapt to Distance Learning Challenges
By: Mario Conde, Reporter There is no excuse to stop learning and continuing to get an education, more so now as technology can unite a teacher and a student with just one click on the computer. The Imperial County Office of Education announced the extension of school facility closures through …
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4 April
Imperial Valley College Remains Online for the Remainder of Spring 2020 and Summer 2020
After careful consideration, Imperial Valley College (IVC) Leadership determined to continue to offer instruction online for the remainder of Spring 2020 and Summer 2020. This decision is made in alignment with the recommendations from the federal government, state government and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. In addition, the Imperial …
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1 April
Schools in Imperial Valley Will Remain Closed for the Rest of the School Year
-Editorial In alignment with recommendations from the Governor and State Superintendent of Schools, the Imperial County Office of Education announced the extension of school facility closures through the remainder of the school year. While this means our school facilities won’t be physically open for students, the school year is not over. Educators across …
March, 2020
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23 March
ENTREPRENEURS’ KEYS AGAINST COVID-19: COURAGE, ASSERTIVITY AND GOOD JUDGEMENT
Mexicali, Baja California, March 23, 2020.- Both in Mexico and in the rest of the world, the current economic scenario is shrouded by uncertainty and expectations about what the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be; a new type of coronavirus that continues to expand its presence around the globe, …
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22 March
Southwest High School employee confirmed as one of new COVID-19 patients
-Editorial Central Union High School District informed the public that one of their employees is one of the people that was diagnosed with COVID-19 Central Union High School District was informed on March 21s that a staff member at Southwest High School tested positive for COVID-19. This employee, who is …
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19 March
Imperial Valley School Districts Continue to Feed Students Despite Closures
By: Mario Conde, Reporter. Luz Lopez parked in front of Rockwood Elementary School in Calexico to receive meals for her three children that are enrolled in school. Even when schools closed as a matter of precaution due to COVID-19, school districts in Imperial Valley continue to give breakfast and lunch …
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16 March
Imperial Valley Public Schools to Close Starting March 17
-Editorial Imperial Valley schools will close effective tomorrow for the safety of the students. In an emergency meeting held March 16 between all the Superintendents and the Imperial Valley Health Department, it was decided to close all schools close beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, April 17, in response …
