Jennifer Cortez

Superintendent/President Val Martinez Garcia announced the expansion, calling it a major step toward eliminating barriers to higher education.

Also in this week's education roundup: The former principal of Desert Ridge Academy recently took the helm at Horizon School and Amistad High School.

The verdict follows claims that Cal State San Bernardino ignored complaints of gender discrimination and retaliation at its Palm Desert Campus.

Longtime Desert Sun golf reporter Larry Bohannan will also be inducted into the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation's 2026 Media Hall of Fame.

While visiting The Living Desert, local students got to feed a rhino and turn classroom lessons into hands-on conservation action.

Also in this week's education roundup: Desert Sands Unified School District and Palm Valley School announce new leadership stepping into key roles.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has initiated an internal review following the bus driver's social media posts.

Also in this week's education roundup: UCR Palm Desert Center's longtime executive director departs for new role at its main campus.

Emergency crews evaluated two students and took one to a local hospital after a rattlesnake bite.

Weeks after a woman reportedly threatened students at College of the Desert's Indio campus, students say the college must do more to keep them safe.