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City Council regular meeting Goodyear's mayor holds up a shirt he said he'll wear at the ribbon cutting.
Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Center coming to Goodyear
Alice Cooper's Solid Rock, a non-profit organization founded by the famous valley rockstar, will open a music-based teen center in Goodyear. The center will be the third location in the valley, but … more
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week is being celebrated by MCCCD through Sunday.
Maricopa County college district ties celebration to Hispanic Heritage Month
The Maricopa County Community College District is recognizing National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week through Sept. 17. The celebration coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month. … more
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Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee made a Sept. 6 visit to San Marcos Elementary School in Chandler to inspire financial literacy and to be a part of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) team activity. The treasurer’s visit ties into the launch of her statewide essay contest in which fifth- and sixth-graders could win $529 toward their future education and career goals.
State treasurer promotes statewide essay contest
Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee made a Sept. 6 visit to Chandelr's San Marcos Elementary School to inspire financial literacy and to be a part of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) … more
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A reading program will benefit from a SONIC donation.
SONIC Drive-In donates to projects at Apache Junction, Queen Creek schools
Two projects at schools in Queen Creek and Apache Junction will receive funding from the Limeades for Learning initiative sponsored by SONIC. In Apache Junction, Cactus Canyon Junior High School … more
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The Deer Valley Unified School District gave a presentation on the districts current school safety measures and future measures of random drug searches at high school, safety grants and mental health awareness. (Unspalsh)
Deer Valley Unified board discusses school safety updates, mental health awareness
Deer Valley Unified School District officials gave an update last week on the district’s current school safety measures and future measures of random drug searches at high school, safety grants and mental health awareness. more
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Tom Dunn, the director of support services for the Chandler Unified School District, makes a presentation at a recent Governing Board meeting. The agenda for Wednesday’s 7 p.m. board meeting includes a vote on the first $1.73 million contract for the rebuild of Hartford Elementary School.
Next school rebuild on Chandler school board agenda
One of the first contracts for the rebuilding of the Chandler Unified School District’s oldest elementary school is on the agenda for the CUSD Governing Board’s Wednesday night meeting. … more
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The Deer Valley Unified School District Board meeting (Photo courtesy of DVUSD)
Deer Valley Unified board to recognize 24 students for academic achievement
Deer Valley Unified School District officials will sit down on  Sept. 12 at 7:00 p.m. to recognize 24 students, across the district for academic achievement.  more
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Chandler High School wrestling coach Vidal Mejia will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Arizona Chapter in a Nov. 12 ceremony.
Chandler coach to receive national honor
Chandler High School wrestling coach Vidal Mejia will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Arizona Chapter in a Nov. 12 ceremony. Mejia took over as head coach of the … more
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Gilbert will continue to offer job training and educational scholarships for the business community.
Gilbert renews partnership with Maricopa County Community College District
T he Gilbert Town Council has approved the continuation of the #GilbertTogether resident career training scholarships and the professional skills training program in partnership with Maricopa County … more
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ASU hosts President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.
Biden’s educational equity panel on Hispanics meets at ASU in Phoenix
Arizona State University will be the host Tuesday for President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics. The event … more
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A 42-year-old Jessica Kramer was arrested and is facing sex crime charges related to conduct with a 17-year-old boy, the district announced on Monday.
Liberty Elementary District intern arrested for sexual contact with minor at previous school
  A 42-year-old elementary school intern was arrested and is facing sex crime charges related to conduct with a 17-year-old boy, the district announced on Monday. The Odyseey Insitute … more
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Coronado Elementary School Principal Jeff Armstrong completes his skydiving challenge as part of a tandem jump.
Coronado Elementary principal sky dives after community meets fundraising goal
Coronado Elementary School Principal Jeff Armstrong made good on a promise  Saturday  to conquer his fears and go skydiving for the first time if the community met its yearly fundraising … more
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Officer Robert Lucero, a Phoenix police school recourse officer at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School, stands on campus. (Courtesy Phoenix Police Department)
Off-duty officers help Phoenix PD fill most schools’ requests for new SROs
The Phoenix Police Department had more requests for officers on school campuses for the new school year than it could fill, but off-duty officers have helped fill most of the gaps. Phoenix … more
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Protesters turned out at the State Capitol in March to defend the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, including Tajiri Freedom, the principal of New Gains Academy. (File photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News)
ESA program added almost 50,000 students in the past year, state reports
The state added nearly 12,000 students to the Empowerment Scholarship Account program in the last quarter, bringing total enrollment to 61,689 at the end of June and renewing debates about the costs and benefits of the program. more
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An assistant to state schools chief Tom Horne sent letters accusing Gov. Katie Hobbs of removing its authority to administer Emergency Assistance to Non-Public School grants. (Courtesy of the Arizona Department of Education)
Horne, Hobbs at odds over COVID education funds
PHOENIX — A blame game between two top state officials threatens to lose the state more than $22 million in federal COVID relief dollars for education. more
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Arizona students ‘battle’ to benefit children with disabilities
One of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development is hosting the annual MAKERS of Change Assistive Technology Challenge to benefit young children with disabilities. more
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9/11 celebrations to be held at 3 Kyrene schools
Celebrations will honor first responders and service members at several of Kyrene School District schools on Sept. 11. more
A look at Desert Harbor Elementary School’s 2022 Walk of Honor event in Peoria.
Peoria Unified schools to present these 9/11 campus tributes
In honor of the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the following Peoria Unified schools will host commemorative events. more
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne filed suit late Wednesday to get a court to rule that any school that doesn’t use “structured English immersion” to teach students who are not proficient is violating the law. (Photo provided by the Arizona Department of Education)
Horne sues, claims Proposition 203 violated
PHOENIX — Hoping to force the issue, state schools chief Tom Horne filed suit late Wednesday to get a court to rule that any school that doesn’t use “structured English immersion” to teach students who are not proficient is violating the law. more
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Photo: The teacher-student duo Sam Ness and Aiden Kirby from Copper Canyon in Glendale. (Photo courtesy of Sam Ness)
Glendale teacher-student return from Hawaii after eulogizing forgotten WWII Veteran
A teacher-student duo from a Glendale high school spent time in Hawaii recently studying the history of the U.S. involvement in World War II and about the people who sacrificed their lives in the war. more
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A new nursing program at MCCCD provides a pathway for registered nurses to further their education and earn a bachelor’s degree.
Commission OKs Maricopa County college district's new nursing degree
The Higher Learning Commission has approved accreditation for a new nursing degree program at the Maricopa County Community College District. The program provides a pathway for registered nurses … more
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John Croteau is the new superintendent for the Dysart Unified School District. The Arizona native was a previous assistant superintendent for the district.
Q&A: John Croteau dives into top job with Dysart
For the third straight year, Dysart Unified School District students are learning under a new superintendent of schools. more
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ASU assists Hispanic students in achieving higher education
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Access ASU is promoting its Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program, an early outreach program that seeks to pave the way for junior high and high school students who identify as first-generation college students and aspire to attend ASU. more
The Deer Valley Unified School District sat down on Tuesday to address some issues regarding counselors and social workers within the district.(Photo courtesy of DVUSD)
Deer Valley Unified board discuss social workers, counselors in schools
Deer Valley Unified School District officials this week attempted to address parent concerns regarding having counselors and social workers at district schools. more
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The Sept. 12-13 sessions with ASU are done through the Department of Defense's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Department of Defense presents hiring opportunities at ASU campus events
The U.S. Department of Defense is collaborating with Arizona State University on a two-day event to introduce the Tempe and West campuses to defense career and research opportunities The Sept. … more
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