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COD president on awards: 'We will continue to make college a reality'
By Donna Rolando | Oct 15, 2022
College of the Desert (COD) recently received two awards for opening the door to higher education to more students.
Riverside County's youngest 'Champion for Children' award winner advocates for inclusivity, tolerance and kindness
By Donna Rolando | Oct 12, 2022
Palm Springs High School student and anti-bullying advocate Solange Signoret has been named this year's "Champion for Children," according to the City of Palm Springs, California.
College of the Desert: Report verifies accurate accounting of bond funds
By Press Release | Jun 29, 2022
The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee for the Desert Community College District approved its annual report on May 27, 2022, confirming that expenditures of voter-approved bond funds in fiscal year 2020-2021 met legal requirements.
College of the Desert announces California College Corps Initiative, offers up to '$10,000 in paid fellowships and scholarships'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 9, 2022
The College of the Desert (COD) is joining with Find Food Bank as part of the California College Corps Initiative with $10,000 in scholarships and fellowships for students who perform community service, the college said in a June 6 tweet.
PSUSD: CODe on the Road program will help students 'enhance their technical knowledge'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 7, 2022
The CODe on the Road program, hosted by College of the Desert, will be starting up again on June 20 in Desert Hot Springs.
Coachella Valley High School Class of 2022 celebrates commencement
By Press release submission | Palm Springs Desert Sun by Jonathan Horwitz | Jun 3, 2022
The Coachella Valley High School Class of 2022 celebrated commencement Wednesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
PSUSD on new drone training: 'about 60 Palm Springs Unified School District high school students are licensed drone operators'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 2, 2022
Coachella Valley High School students recently had the opportunity to attend a drone "boot camp" where they became certified in operating drones for cinematography.
100 Palm Desert High School students 'peacefully' walk out of class in support of abortion rights
By Donna Rolando | May 17, 2022
Palm Desert High School students performed a peaceful walkout Thursday morning to protest the ongoing developments regarding Roe v. Wade.
Palm Springs USD on equality event: '72 valley high school students carried the flags of the 72 countries where being gay is still illegal'
By Donna Rolando | May 14, 2022
The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast was held May 11 in Palm Springs, uniting those who support equality and justice in the memory of the late civil rights activist.
Indio High School art teacher on Vans shoe competition: 'To see students who can conceptualize on this level is pretty incredible'
By Donna Rolando | May 6, 2022
Art students at Indio High School are finalists in the Vans High School Custom Culture competition based on their custom designs of Vans skate shoes.
College of the Desert: Board of Trustees 'approved the construction of its Automotive Technology Center' at its original location
By Donna Rolando | Apr 28, 2022
The College of the Desert (COD) has announced plans to begin construction on its automotive center, Roadrunner Motors, and keep it at the same site after a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.
SoCal Coyotes founder: 'In many areas we are already leading the way'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 20, 2022
On a mission to educate and inspire at-risk youths with athletes and positive role models, J. David "Coach" Miller founded the SoCal Coyotes in 2012. The faith-based organization has supported more than 500,000 Coachella Valley youths in their clinics over the years and continues to grow.
OneFuture's Olsen: CSUSB partner scholarship 'builds a competent health care workforce for our community'
By Donna Rolando | Apr 6, 2022
Cal State San Bernardino's Palm Desert Campus recently joined hands with OneFuture Coachella Valley to award scholarships to the university's nursing students.
Alessia Shaw Closed Last Evening's AAPAC/HBCU Tour Meeting
By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2022
Alessia Shaw, a sophomore at Cathedral City High, closed last evening's AAPAC/HBCU tour meeting with some of her own spoken word poetry.
Coachella Valley Unified School District planning teacher recruitment fair
By Press Release | Mar 1, 2022
We are recruiting applicants for ALL subject areas who hold a teaching credential or will be eligible for a credential for the 2022-2023 school year.
PSUSD Committed to Equity for All Students
By Mike Swize, Ed.D. | Feb 24, 2022
I wanted to share an update with all of you regarding the work our district is doing around our commitment to ensuring equity for all PSUSD students.