College of the Desert completes structural framework for Palm Springs Campus
The project now moves into the interior construction phase as a fall 2027 opening remains on track.
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Former COD president sues district, board chair alleging discrimination, retaliation, financial misconduct
Laura Hope claims gender bias, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation, specifically naming current board member and former president Joel Kinnamon.
Latest Measure J project will see fourth wellness center coming to local elementary school
The new wellness center at Cahuilla Elementary should be up and running by the end of this school year, and will mark the fourth and final facility of its type funded by the city tax.
Meet Ellen Goodman, our Palm Springs Person of the Year for 2025
As executive director of The Foundation For PSUSD, Goodman has spent a decade building programs that reveal the Coachella Valley’s children — and its future — to a community that often overlooks them.
College of the Desert announces free tuition for all students, launches AI initiative at Palm Springs event
The 'Pledge for All' program is set to launch in spring 2026, enrolling students for the fall semester.
Palm Springs Unified expands Spanish dual immersion program showing steady enrollment growth
The program, which launched in 2015 at Vista Del Monte Elementary School, now serves students at multiple campuses including Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School.
Community rallies to put new shoes on feet of thousands of Palm Springs area students
A distribution event on Thursday was part of a $40,000 campaign to provide 2,500 pairs of shoes to students in a district where 97% are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
New superintendent energizes Palm Springs school staff with call for excellence at kickoff event
PSUSD officials also used the event to celebrate significant achievements in student attendance and academic progress.
An ally for all: New superintendent brings empathetic leadership to diverse district
'I've always had this thing about caring for people. That's just how I'm wired,' says Dr. Marcus Funchess, who started as Palm Springs Unified School District's superintendent on July 1.
College of the Desert campus nears construction milestone; early work hours approved
Building foundations for all facilities are now underway, with the campus support building scheduled to go vertical first.
School district’s Kings Circle program inspires confidence, leadership potential in BIPOC teen boys
The effort aims to nurture students through education, mentorship, and exposure to leaders and history to build self-esteem and prepare them as the next generation of leaders.
Funchess confirmed as Palm Springs Unified School District’s new superintendent
Dr. Marcus Funchess will begin July 1 following Dr. Tony Signoret's retirement at the end of this month.
Former COD president sues district, board chair alleging discrimination, retaliation, financial misconduct
Laura Hope claims gender bias, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation, specifically naming current board member and former president Joel Kinnamon.
Latest Measure J project will see fourth wellness center coming to local elementary school
The new wellness center at Cahuilla Elementary should be up and running by the end of this school year, and will mark the fourth and final facility of its type funded by the city tax.
Meet Ellen Goodman, our Palm Springs Person of the Year for 2025
As executive director of The Foundation For PSUSD, Goodman has spent a decade building programs that reveal the Coachella Valley’s children — and its future — to a community that often overlooks them.
College of the Desert announces free tuition for all students, launches AI initiative at Palm Springs event
The 'Pledge for All' program is set to launch in spring 2026, enrolling students for the fall semester.
Palm Springs Unified expands Spanish dual immersion program showing steady enrollment growth
The program, which launched in 2015 at Vista Del Monte Elementary School, now serves students at multiple campuses including Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School.
Community rallies to put new shoes on feet of thousands of Palm Springs area students
A distribution event on Thursday was part of a $40,000 campaign to provide 2,500 pairs of shoes to students in a district where 97% are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
New superintendent energizes Palm Springs school staff with call for excellence at kickoff event
PSUSD officials also used the event to celebrate significant achievements in student attendance and academic progress.
An ally for all: New superintendent brings empathetic leadership to diverse district
'I've always had this thing about caring for people. That's just how I'm wired,' says Dr. Marcus Funchess, who started as Palm Springs Unified School District's superintendent on July 1.
College of the Desert campus nears construction milestone; early work hours approved
Building foundations for all facilities are now underway, with the campus support building scheduled to go vertical first.
School district’s Kings Circle program inspires confidence, leadership potential in BIPOC teen boys
The effort aims to nurture students through education, mentorship, and exposure to leaders and history to build self-esteem and prepare them as the next generation of leaders.
Funchess confirmed as Palm Springs Unified School District’s new superintendent
Dr. Marcus Funchess will begin July 1 following Dr. Tony Signoret's retirement at the end of this month.