-Editorial A recent study found that community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties had a $10 billion economic impact on the region – a financial boost equivalent to the spending generated by hosting 28 Super Bowls. The 10 community colleges in the region support more than 100,000 jobs or …
September, 2023
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12 September
Imperial Valley College Honors the Fallen of 9/11
-Editorial Imperial Valley College held its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, coordinated by the IVC Associated Student Government, at 8:40 a.m. on Monday at the flagpole in front of the main administration building on Aten Road in Imperial. The ceremony began with a flyover by a Reach helicopter at the time that the first plane struck …
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7 September
Jason Sanchez Honored as Imperial County Teacher of the Year for Dedication and Excellence
-Editorial Junior high science teacher Jason Sanchez, from the El Centro Elementary School District, has been honored as Imperial County Teacher of the Year. Sanchez’s teaching journey began in Winterhaven at the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District over two decades ago. Throughout his career, he has taught a range …
August, 2023
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28 August
Bold Initiative Unveiled to Curb Exorbitant Fee Hikes in Baja California Private Schools
-Editorial The representative of the MORENA parliamentary group, Ramón Vázquez Valadez, presented an initiative to prevent private education institutions from increasing the costs of their services arbitrarily, unilaterally, and above inflation without the authorization of the state educational authority. The Autonomous University of Baja California State has exceeded the demand …
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21 August
A New School Year Begins After a Stormy Weekend
-Editorial Parents all over Imperial County proudly uploaded pictures of their children on social media celebrating the first day of school and new beginnings. The sun shined again on our students after a few days of heavy rain and thunder. With backpacks on their shoulder and ready to learn, students …
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19 August
ICOE’s Foundation for Education Welcomes Three New Board Members
-Editorial The Foundation for Education, an auxiliary organization of the Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE), recently approved the appointment of three new members who will join the Foundation for Education Board on August 9, 2023. Alexis Araujo Payless Auto Insurance, Operations Manager Ms. Araujo graduated from Point Loma Nazarene …
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17 August
IVC begins classes amid major award celebration
-Editorial Imperial Valley College welcomed students for fall classes Monday, entering the 2023-24 academic year still basking in the recognition it received this Spring as co-recipient of the 2023 Aspen Award, a national designation that marked IVC as the No.1 community college in the United States. “I am thrilled to …
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4 August
A Simple Guide to a Successful and Seamless New School Year
-Editorial The anticipation of the new school year is in the air, signaling both excitement and a shift in routines for kids and parents alike. As summer break winds down, it’s time to gear up for a successful return to the classroom. To ensure a smooth transition and set the …
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1 August
California Students are Most Heavily Targeted by Credit Card Marketing
-Editorial Having a strong credit score is a fundamental pillar of financial well-being. Making a major life purchase sometimes requires a loan or a line of credit, and in hard times, credit can be a bridge to help make ends meet. A good credit score can often help borrowers secure …
July, 2023
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31 July
ICOE’s Foundation for Education Awarded Over $18,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
-Editorial The Foundation for Education, an auxiliary organization of the Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE), awarded $18,350 in scholarships to 31 students in 2023. Each year, the Foundation for Education scholarship program helps increase college access and success for some of Imperial County’s most vulnerable students, including at-risk youth …
