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Nearly 3,500 students and 400 teachers from 130 schools and 12 counties attended Arizona Construction Career Days. [Submitted photos]
Rosendin offers hands-on demonstrations for Arizona students
The rising cost of college is putting new emphasis on helping young people find alternative career paths that won’t leave them heavily in debt. The 18th annual Arizona Construction Career Days, … more
The Mountain Ridge High School marching band performs. [Submitted photo]
Mountain Ridge marching band reaches regional finals
The Mountain Ridge Pride of the West Marching Band attended the Bands of America Regional Championship at NAU in Flagstaff, where they won the caption award for the most outstanding music performance … more
Midwestern University, 19555 N. 59th Ave. in Glendale. [Submitted photo]
Midwestern University hosts open house, campus tour Friday
The Midwestern University’s Glendale campus, at 19555 N. 59th Ave., will host a public open house in the campus Auditorium 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Current students will conduct … more
Deer Valley Unified School District student chefs work on creations in Avenue 27 at Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix. [Submitted photo]
DVUSD student-run restaurant serves public Thursday
Avenue 27 has announced its November dates for dinner. Located at Barry Goldwater High School, 2820 W. Rose Garden Lane, Avenue 27 is a student-run fine dining restaurant, and is part of Deer … more
The Centennial girls volleyball team Oct. 22 at Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria. PUSD voters can drop off mail ballots today for a final chance to share their view on the override election. The ballots can be dropped off at Centennial High School, 14388 N. 79th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85381.
Last chance to vote in Peoria election
Today is the last day  that people in the Peoria Unified School District boundaries  can  vote on the override election.  PUSD has a maintenance and operations override on the … more
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Glendale CC's 'Midsummer Night's Dream' debuts Friday
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has two showings this month at Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave. The campus hosts 7:30 p.m. shows in the Performing Arts Center Friday, … more
Shooting Star Award winner Reverend James Turner, left, and Kathleen H. Goeppinger at the 2019 Bright Lights, Shining Stars Gala.
Midwestern University salutes community outreach at gala
Academic, healthcare, business, and community leaders from around the Valley joined at Midwestern University, 19555 N. 59th Ave., in October at the annual Bright Lights, Shining Stars gala, which … more
From left, Nate Rios, Ben Collinsworth, Lynette Stant, Taryn Tidwell and Sheila Rowe were honored at Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year ceremony.
Glendale teachers among those honored by Educational Foundation
Two Glendale teachers were among those honored in this month's Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year ceremony. While Lynette Stant from Salt River Elementary School in Scottsdale … more
The West Valley Youth Orchestra is open to young students across the West Valley.
West Valley Youth Orchestra open to young students
The West Valley Youth Orchestra (WVYO) program offers young students the opportunity to join with peers for intensive orchestral training and musical performances. The WVYO was founded in the … more
The Deer Valley High School AFROTC air rifle team conducted its first indoor practice of the new season Sept. 18 on campus in 18424 N. 51st Ave. in  Glendale. [Submitted photo]
Taking aim: Deer Valley JROTC air rifle team starts practice
The Deer Valley High School AFROTC air rifle team conducted its first indoor practice of the new season Sept. 18 on campus in 18424 N. 51st Ave. in  Glendale. Students in 9th through 12th … more
Connor Brown
Deer Valley sophomore captures high AZMerit scores
Deer Valley High School sophomore Connor Brown was recognized at a Deer Valley Unified School District governing board meeting for having the highest scale scores on the math and English AZMerit … more
Arizona teachers and supporters protest on the street in Phoenix in 2018 during a teacher walkout. [The Associated Press]
A look at Red for Ed’s results
Red for Ed was a grassroots movement led by Arizona Educators United, and is part of a national outcry from teachers and education advocates about low salaries. [cqmedia layout="panel" … more
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Coyote Ridge Elementary School, 7677 W. Bethany Home Road in Glendale. [Submitted photo]
2 Glendale teachers among AEF Teacher of the Year finalists
Award recipient named Thursday, Oct. 24 The Arizona Education Foundation has included two Glendale teachers among those being considered for the 2020 Arizona Teacher of the Year. Among the five … more
Moon Valley Nurseries donates $10K to West Valley schools
10 local high school football programs each get $1K Moon Valley Nurseries announced the West Valley winners of their football sponsorship programs. More than $35,000 in scholarships were given … more
Student chefs work on creations in Avenue 27 at Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix. [Submitted photo]
Goldwater High student-run restaurant open for dinners in 2019-20
Avenue 27, the student-run fine dining restaurant at Barry Goldwater High School, 2820 W. Rose Garden Lane, within Deer Valley Unified School District, has announced its dining experience dates for … more
In this May 2019 file photo, Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Ron Shoopman (left) and ABOR executive director John Arnold explain the need for a well-trained workforce during a presentation at Arizona State University West in Phoenix. [Matt Roy/Independent Newsmedia]
Arizona schools ranked dead last – again
Arizona earned another F this week when a national study ranked the state dead last in school funding — 51st out of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. A nationwide comparison … more
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Deer Valley High hosts FAFSA Night Thursday
Deer Valley High School will host FAFSA Night 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the document that all students must complete annually in order to … more
Mountain Ridge students earn national honors
Mountain Ridge High School's Educators Rising club competed at the National Competition in Dallas. Lexi Von Hatten placed fourth in the nation for the Educators Rising Leadership Award due to her … more
Mountain Ridge senior starts year as DECA State Officer
By Paula Bondeson Special to Independent Newsmedia Catherine Horton, Mountain Ridge senior, was elected as a DECA State Officer for the 2019-20 academic year. She will lead both the school and … more
Deer Valley graduate advances through basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mathew R. Hobbs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program … more
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