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Fewer student loan borrowers falling behind on payments: Report
Delinquency rates among student loan borrowers dipped last quarter relative to a year prior, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York....
Why school supplies prices increased, how local parents are managing
Inflation and the Middle East conflict have been affecting groceries, gas and now school supplies. If you were buying a lunch box or notebook paper, you may have been surprised by how expensive it is this school year. Those prices have gone up nearly eight percent since last year...
Back-to-school season: How to lower stress and build community at school
If the Sunday scaries were a month, it would have to be August: the start of back-to-school season. Saying goodbye to summer in preparation for a new school year can trigger a flood of difficult emotions, whether that’s anxiety, sadness, excitement, or even fear. You might feel a...
Survey: 60% of parents have school-related debt, and most are planning to add more this fall
For most families, back-to-school shopping isn’t a short-term, seasonal expense that ends when the school year begins. New data shows most parents borrow money to cover school costs year-round, and few are paying it off before taking on new school-related debt. In a May 2026 surv...
Anthropic unveils Claude for Teachers, joining OpenAI and Google in race to dominate classroom AI
Anthropic, one of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies, is launching a version of its AI-powered assistant Claude for teachers, entering a race by technology companies to infuse AI into education. Anthropic boasts that its product can incorporate academic ...
The back-to-school haircut is more than hair: Survey finds 94% of parents say their son's appearance affects their confidence
Parents spend years styling their children, picking out just the right outfits for special occasions, choosing a haircut that suits their sweet little faces, and doing their best to keep up with how quickly they outgrow their shoes. Just as parents begin to master all the moving ...
After-school outbursts: Why kids fall apart the second they get home
Your child often comes home from school and bursts into tears. Or starts yelling and slamming doors for no reason. As far as you know, nothing bad is happening at school. So where is this explosion of emotion coming from? It could be after-school restraint collapse. Andrea Loewen...
Survey: How student loan debt is reshaping the lives of American borrowers in 2026
Federal student loan debt stands at $1.7 trillion , with roughly 1 in 6 Americans owing money on federal student loans . Now, a new SoFi survey has revealed a hard truth: Student loan debt is having a significant impact on every corner of adulthood, affecting job choices, living ...
UTEP College of Education explores the future of AI work, education in El Paso
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High-school cheer teams to converge at Outlet Shoppes for fund-raising event
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- High-school cheer teams from across the region will gather at the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso this weekend for the "Something to Cheer About" event. High-school cheer teams are invited to perform one cheer or spirit dance routine. Each registered team will ...
Abbott proposes 10-year prison minimum for improper teacher-student relationships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposal with tougher penalties for educators and school employees convicted of improper relationships between educators and students. “This new law builds on previous and vital actions that crack down on in...
Army soldier returns early for emotional classroom reunion
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso Independent School District student received the biggest surprise from what, the family calls, her military "bonus dad." Rosie is a second-grader at Polk Elementary School, and her "bonus dad" -- only identified as Bell in the U.S. Army -- was ...
Gov. Abbott unveils state initiative for stopping student abuse in Lubbock
Governor Greg Abbott made a stop in Lubbock on Tuesday to discuss a new state initiative designed to protect students from abuse by educators across Texas....
Cathedral High School returns to class; talks on traditions, alumni brotherhood
Students have returned to the classrooms at Cathedral High School for the 2026-27 school year. Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila joins them on Tuesday morning to talk about their traditions and academics. Principal Adolfo Sanchez welcomes students back and discusses the Lasall...
Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here's how to cut every big back-to-school expense.
A new laptop or tablet can take up a sizable share of your back-to-school budget. Achieve shares some of the best ways to stretch your money . Big-ticket tech has the most savings options. Swap or buy used. Plan to save on small costs year-round by buying in bulk and using a reba...
How parents can help college students manage money and avoid mistakes
Sending your child off to college is a big milestone, and for many parents, it’s the first time their teen will be managing money on their own. Talking about money is important in Louann Millar’s family. Millar, who is leader of youth and student banking at Wells Fargo , has two ...
What SCOTUS didn’t say about transgender athletes, and what the ruling means for schools and students
The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 30 decision on transgender sports participation in some ways simply upheld the status quo. States that prohibit transgender athletes from playing on teams that match their gender identity can keep doing so — there’s no constitutional problem, the cou...
What Trump’s executive order means for vaccinations this fall
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As parents shop for backpacks, No. 2 pencils and sneakers in preparation for the new school year, making sure children are up to date on their vaccinations is on many families’ back-to-class checklists. This year, many health experts are worried tha...
#9OT Previews: Eastwood Troopers begin 2026 season with high expectations
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football is getting closer in the Borderland, and teams across the region are officially getting back to work. In New Mexico, teams kick off their seasons Aug. 20, while Texas teams begin their seasons Aug. 27. KTSM’s 9 Overtime will also retur...
El Paso native Jackson Norwich returns as men’s and women’s assistant golf coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A familiar face is coming home to help lead UTEP golf. El Paso native and Coronado High School graduate Jackson Norwich has been named an assistant coach for the Miners’ men’s and women’s golf programs, UTEP announced Monday. Norwich graduated from Corona...
Sony headphones and earbuds are up to 57% off on Amazon
We found some big discounts on Sony headphones right in time for back to school.
Opinion: I wasn’t passed over for EPISD trustee because I lacked qualifications. I lost because I wouldn’t conform
By Tom Handy I didn’t get selected for the District 6 trustee seat for the El Paso Independent School District. It wasn’t because I didn’t bring my best, and it certainly wasn’t because I lacked the qualifications. I lost because I insisted on being myself. Tom Handy The El Paso ...
Loretto Academy’s newest additions, big milestones, upcoming events
Loretto Academy joins Good Morning El Paso on Monday as our back-to-school coverage continues. Loretto Academy Athletic Director Oscar Nieto talks about their new weight room, how athletics leads to student development, how they balance it with academic and college readiness. He ...
Ysleta ISD announces June graduation dates for class of 2027
Ysleta Independent School District has announced the graduation schedule for the Class of 2027, with commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place in early June 2027....
Los Patriot Games de Trump se presentan como una competencia deportiva juvenil. También ponen a prueba su apuesta patriótica
Por Isabelle Khurshudyan y Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN La premisa parece casi ficticia: un chico y una chica de cada estado, territorio y algunas naciones tribales viajan a un campus privado en Ohio para competir en un evento deportivo televisado llamado Patriot Games, una comp...
Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding
By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The premise sounds almost fictional: one boy and one girl from every state, territory and some tribal nations, flown to a private campus in Ohio to compete in a televised athletic contest called the Patriot Games — a ...
FFA students showcase skills at Doña Ana County fair
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Future Farmers of America students displayed their skills and what they have been learning during the annual Doña Ana County Fair, which wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 8. Students from Las Cruces Public Schools, representing elementary, middle and high scho...
Texas DPS: Back-to-school safety tips for drivers, students
The Texas Department of Public Safety provided a list of safety tips as students head back to school.
Heavy school backpacks: How they can be a hazard for kids
It's good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate in extracurricular activities may be lugging more than their bodies can handle.
The 90-day countdown: What the end of the SAVE Plan really means for your student loans
The scariest part of debt is rarely the math. It’s not knowing what you actually owe, what your options are, or what happens if you do nothing. And right now, millions of student loan borrowers are staring down a deadline that’s forcing them into something new, ready or not. If y...
Las Cruces schools seeking volunteers for Budget Survey Committee
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Public Schools is looking for community volunteers to serve on a Budget Survey Committee for the upcoming fiscal year. The Budget Survey Committee is responsible for reviewing data collected from LCPS’s budget survey to the community. The data ...
ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The EPISD Bond and what could potentially be included
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One of the largest school districts in the El Paso area is getting closer to making a decision on putting a big new school bond on the ballot as early as November. The El Paso Independent School District is looking to pay for around $450 million dollars i...
DOW announces more than $80 million investment in mining schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the Department of War announced more than $80 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. "We're putting our miners back to work and we're reclaiming Americ...
President Trump announces over $100 million investments in mining schools, including UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the Department of War announced more than $180 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. The University of Texas at El Paso will get part of that grant, a...
The family of Meredith Kercher isn’t laughing about Amanda Knox’s comedy show
By Barbie Nadeau, Ivana Scatola, CNN (CNN) — A new comedy show by Amanda Knox is hurtful rather than funny, the sister of the British student whose murder the American performer was convicted but later acquitted of told CNN ahead of its scheduled opening Friday at the Edinburgh F...
IDEA Public Schools Horizon Vista welcomes first senior class
IDEA Public Schools kicked off the school year this week and Good Morning El Paso joins them Friday morning at their Horizon Vista College Prep campus. This school year, the campus makes history by welcoming its first 12th grade class. IDEA welcomes back nearly 6,000 students for...
Good Vibes Only: Ysleta ISD students refine skills during summer break
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Benjamin Alire Sáenz services set; El Paso Electric seeks customer bill credits
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Services Set for Celebrated Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz Services for El Paso author and artist Benjamin Alire Sáenz, wh...
Inside Penn State’s ‘organized chaos’ of switching from Nike to Adidas after 30 years
By Dana O’Neil, CNN State College, Pennsylvania (CNN) — The FedEx driver rolled up to campus and realized he had a problem, a delivery man’s version of Chief Brody realizing he was going to need a bigger boat in “Jaws.” He called Ben Herman, the Penn State assistant athletic dire...
7 tips for a healthy back-to-school season
As the school year begins , your family is likely getting supplies ready and adjusting to a new routine after summer break. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, it’s natural for them to feel both excited and nervous at the same time. And keeping them hap...
Inside the summer program boosting skills and confidence for 40,000 kids
When Reneta Johnson, head of a small charter network in Birmingham, Alabama, asked students how they wanted to spend this summer, they said they liked to make TikTok videos. That gave her an idea. The staff at Legacy Prep built a three-week summer schedule around the theme of “Li...
Save money on school supplies, more during Texas tax holiday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding Texas shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state's tax holiday this weekend. On Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, state law exempts sales tax on qualified items such as...
Texas’ tax-free holiday is this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state's sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on some items priced below $100. The exemption applies whether shoppers buy things in person or online. The Texas...
Canutillo ISD compensation program expands for teachers in fine arts, language, career education
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Canutillo Independent School District on Thursday announced its teachers have the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in compensation for the 2026-27 school year. CISD said the district's Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program made the salar...
Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday it plans to overhaul Head Start, tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation's poorest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human S...
Trump officials say they’re strengthening Head Start with proposed rule. Critics say they’ll gut it
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration unveiled Thursday sweeping and controversial proposed changes to the Head Start program, which provides early education and health services to hundreds of thousands of low-income children. Administration officials contend that t...
Fabens ISD returns to school, joins ABC-7 bursting with school spirit
The Fabens Independent School District also returned to school this week and joins Good Morning El Paso on Thursday from Fabens Middle School, bursting with school pride and spirit. Fabens Middle School Principal Justin Kleist will talk about their growth and mission. Kleist says...
Avoid the mistake of using retirement savings to pay for your kid's college
Help paying for college is a wonderful gift to help your child get launched in life. Even while you give your child the best chance of an affordable education and a successful start to their future career, you can stay the course toward your own financial goals. With careful plan...
Que Pasa? Endless summer fun coming to Borderland this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- As we approach the end of summer and the start of the new school year, there are still plenty of events to help you enjoy the final weeks of the season. Whether you're looking for a last summer party, refreshing drinks, or some fun activities, we've got y...
El Paso student wins national 2026 Read 180 award
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A seventh grader from the Socorro Independent School District was named the 2026 Read 180 award winner for his commitment to improving his reading skills. Guillermo Garcia, a student at SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School, was one of only 43 students nati...
Products enabling parents to use AirTags to track kids at school are on the rise
Shop AirTag-enabled products for back-to-school season.
450K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief after court ruling
The ruling tems from a years-long class-action lawsuit over the federal borrower’s defense program.
DEANNA DAVENPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PLEDGE 080326
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JOSE H. DAMIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4TH & 5TH GRADE PLEDGE 080426
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Anthony ISD superintendent shows off newest additions to schools
The Anthony Independent School District introduces the 2026-27 school year with Good Morning El Paso. AISD Superintendent Oscar Troncoso and students join GMEP's Nicole Ardila at Anthony High School on Wednesday morning. Troncoso talks about their facility upgrades, school marsha...
Children's online privacy looks different this school year, even without COPPA 2.0
American students returning to classrooms this fall are logging into an online environment governed by a children’s privacy framework that has changed substantially in the past year, even though Congress has yet to complete its biggest proposed overhaul. Clym reviewed federal leg...
Award-winning KRWG TV Production Manager Christian Valle dies at 46
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- For almost 20 years, Christian Valle took charge of production for KRWG, a public media station in Las Cruces. Monday, the NMSU graduate died at 46. Valle helped with the student-led News 22 broadcast, which provided NMSU students with hands-on ex...