Two parents spoke out with concerns about an elementary curriculum change during public input at the Aug. 9 Chandler Unified School District governing board meeting.
The parents said the …
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The National Association of Biology Teachers recently announced Miranda Thornton of Basha High School will receive the 2023 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award OBTA for the state of Arizona.
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Kyrene School District has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 27th straight year.
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Certified Kyrene School District teachers can receive up to $1,700 for a teaching and learning stipend, which will be paid out at the end of both fall and spring semesters.
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A back-to-school resource fair on Monday will provide students with free backpacks, supplies, health screenings and more, Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari said.
Ansari is teaming up with …
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The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is standing with an embattled teacher accused of using mirrors in his classroom to inappropriately look at students.
The board voted 3-2 …
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One Chandler Unified School District Governing Board member voted against a major construction contract for Galveston Elementary School’s rebuild at Wednesday’s meeting, citing concerns …
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Rancho Solano Preparatory School is set for an upcoming school year of unprecedented growth and development. The theme for the 2023–24 academic year is “Back to the Brand,” …
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The Higley Unified School District Governing Board examined a policy revision on staff conduct with students, one aimed to ensure staff members maintain appropriate boundaries with students …
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The Higley Unified School District Governing Board tabled a new dress code policy Aug. 9 after members failed to come to a consensus.
“I think we’re still a little bit aways …
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A Chandler Unified School District student is among four Arizona winners selected to serve as volunteer local youth heart ambassadors for the 2023-24 school year.
Beau Nez, a second-grader at …
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Kyrene School District established its performance pay model for teachers and their work during the 2023-24 school year, with qualifying educators being eligible for up to $3,300 in additional financial compensation.
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Gilbert Public Schools has embarked on a yearlong process to identify new math curriculum for grades K-12, one officials hope will make for a smoother transition from grade to the next.
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The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board accepted $99,940 in gifts during its Aug. 8 meeting.
The gifts break down into $81,310 in cash and $17,697 in in-kind donations.
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Tempe Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. James Driscoll was recently selected to join the 2023-24 Fellowship for Public Education Leadership cohort run by the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management.
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By Gabi Dunton, Tempe Elementary’s assistant director of strategic partnerships & communication
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8/9/23
More than 150 sorority members from Arizona State University’s Alpha Chi Omega made an appearance on Aug. 7 at A New Leaf’s La Mesita Community after making cumulative donations of $250,000 to end domestic violence.
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For the first time in Chandler Unified School District history, high schools hosted exclusive tours for students with disabilities shortly before the school year began the week of July 19.
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By Samantha Incorvaia, Chandler Unified School District
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8/9/23
Arizona State University welcomes more than 144,000 Sun Devils this year, including nearly 9,000 Arizona residents who have chosen ASU as their home for higher education — both a university record and milestone.
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Finnian “Finn” McLarnon may be one of Kyrene School District’s newest teachers, but he’s a familiar face to the students and staff at Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy as he returns for a third year in a row — this time as a kindergarten teacher.
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By Carolyn Wood | Kyrene’s Assistant Director of Communications & Engagement
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8/8/23
The Youth and Education Office assisted nearly 100 families when it recently teamed up with its family resource centers for the first Back 2 School event and health fair.
Health screenings …
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The Chandler Unified School District will be asked Wednesday to vote on a $9.4 million construction contract as Galveston Elementary begins its rebuild.
The contract with McCarthy is for the …
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With the start of a new school year, Scottsdale Unified School District is sharing details about its commitment to creating a safe and secure learning environment.
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Since the last school year ended in May, the hallways and playgrounds at Scottsdale Unified School District have been mostly absent of students, teachers and staff, but not absent of activity. …
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The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is awarding full-tuition scholarships to 10 local high school graduates for attendance at in-state universities.
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