From the Grand Canyon to Tonto National Forest, Arizona's public lands can become living classrooms for fourth graders through the free Every Kid Outdoors program, which gives students and their families access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites nationwide.
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Families with students in grades 7-12 in Paradise Valley Unified School District have until Oct. 2 to enroll in the district's optional Chromebook Device Protection Plan, which provides coverage for district-issued devices used throughout the school year.
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PVSchools is helping students turn high school classes into college credit by offering two upcoming events designed to guide families through the district's dual enrollment program before the new school year begins.
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Mountain Trail Middle School is hosting two back-to-school events prior to the August 4 start date. Learn more about Coyote Club and Middle School orientation here.
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As the first day of school approaches, Arizona families are beginning their back-to-school shopping earlier as they look for ways to stretch household budgets. Financial experts say planning ahead and taking advantage of community resources can help families reduce expenses before classes begin.
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The race to lead Arizona's public education system is officially set after voters selected the Republican and Democratic nominees for Superintendent of Public Instruction during Tuesday's primary election.
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Campaign finance filings show Ruiz led second-quarter fundraising while outside groups funded a controversial television campaign targeting Kimberly Yee.
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Arizona lawmakers did not renew more than $30 million in one-time workforce and education funding in the FY2027 state budget, ending support for programs aimed at expanding college affordability, dual enrollment, adult education and workforce training.
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Arizona is expanding a workforce training initiative to three rural community colleges, giving more residents access to short-term training and industry credentials as employers across the state continue hiring for advanced manufacturing careers.
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History shows that every generation has educated children for a future it could not fully predict. Artificial intelligence, automation and rapidly changing workforce demands are reshaping education as schools seek to prepare students not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of learning.
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Arizona educators are looking ahead rather than back. While debates over school funding, literacy, teacher shortages and school choice continue, education researchers say some of the best ideas for preparing students for the next quarter millennium may already be working in classrooms around the world. From Finland's emphasis on early literacy to Singapore's investment in teachers and Estonia's innovative use of technology, many of the practices driving student success internationally are already taking root in Arizona — or could be expanded in the years ahead.
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