From dream to reality: College tours open doors for local students
As a PSUSD program heads into its fourth year, 48 students will visit HBCUs, MSIs, and other institutions during a 2025 trip. But first, the students need the community’s support.
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COD board places Interim President Laura Hope on administrative leave
Split vote results in appointment of Vice President of Student Services Val Martinez Garcia as acting superintendent/president amid controversy.
Palm Springs COD campus sees early budget wins as construction starts
While current site activity includes survey work and demolition with just job trailers visible, more dramatic changes are on the horizon as the project progresses toward a March 2027 completion date.
Town hall is first step as school district officials aim to improve response to hate speech incidents
Community members at a meeting organized by the African American Parent Advisory Council Monday evening urged clearer policies, consistent enforcement.
Agua Caliente school curriculum serves as model for tribes nationwide
“We wanted our membership to know that we are putting ourselves out there for people to learn about us and to know that we are still here; we’re not invisible anymore.” -- John R. Preckwinkle III
College of the Desert breaks ground on long-awaited Palm Springs campus
'Today, we make Palm Springs a college town,' proclaimed Laura Hope, interim superintendent/president of College of the Desert, during remarks Thursday at the campus site.
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Dr. Tony Signoret's career with PSUSD began as a bilingual teacher at Agua Caliente Elementary. He has since served in various administrative roles, including assistant principal and principal.
City reaches settlement with College of the Desert that includes ending lawsuit filed in 2022
Under the terms of the agreement, COD commits to constructing the Palm Springs campus as planned. If it fails to do so, the city would get 110 acres of land in the northern section of the city back from the college at no cost.
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Voters previously approved Measure E in 2008, which provided the district with $516 million. Voters later approved Measure I, which reauthorized $216 million of that initial bond.
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"Shoes are one of those basic needs that many take for granted. But not having proper footwear can be a constant source of embarrassment, distraction, and alienation."
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As outlined in a 30-page presentation discussed with members of the Palm Springs City Council Thursday, the campus off South Farrell Drive should begin offering classes in spring 2027.
Breaking boundaries: Preparations for school district’s next immersive tours of HBCUs and HSIs underway
The 2024 trip attracted a surge in applications, with more than 100 students hoping to participate. Eligibility criteria include a minimum GPA, a letter of recommendation, and a campus cultural club membership.