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A Grand Canyon University public safety officer works on the school’s south Phoenix campus. GCU, like other Valley campuses, saw campus crime change in 2020 as the pandemic emptied schools of students.
ASU, GCU saw campus crime declines in 2020
As COVID-19 emptied college campuses of students in 2020, the smaller number of people gathered at Phoenix- area schools contributed to some twists and turns in campus crime data. more
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Students did not fare well in the latest round of standardized tests giving to Arizona students, and experts say it could be several years before those test scores rise to pre-pandemic levels. [Metro Creative]
Arizona's pandemic-influenced learning declines could take years to recover
Arizona students took a hit when it came to learning during the pandemic so far, and it may take several years to correct that slide. The state is putting roughly $19 million into corrective … more
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The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs.
EVIT foundation gourmet breakfast fundraiser in November
The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs. (File photo) EVIT foundation gourmet … more
The garden at Scottsdale Community College has been planted with seeds native to Maricopa County in an effort to boost the Maricopa County Native Seed library.
Valley colleges grow seed libraries
Several Phoenix-area community colleges are growing seed libraries to benefit students, faculty, the public and the wildlife that lives in Maricopa County. more
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Students learn techniques for assisting with surgical procedures in the adult surgical technology program.
EVIT celebrates 30 years of changing lives
This school year marks the 30th anniversary of Arizona’s first and oldest Career Technical Education District — the East Valley Institute of Technology. What started out as one campus … more
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9 crimes in 2020 at Northern Arizona University’s Mesa campus
There were nine crimes reported in 2020 at Northern Arizona University’s campus at Mesa Community College, according to a federally mandated campus-security report released this month. NAU … more
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1 rape, 4 other crimes in 2020 at Mesa campus of Upper Iowa University
There were five crimes reported in 2020 — including a rape — at Upper Iowa University’s Mesa campus, according to a federally mandated campus-security report released … more
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The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs.
EVIT foundation gourmet breakfast fundraiser Nov. 3
The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs. (File photo) EVIT foundation gourmet … more
The Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Williams campus is in Mesa at 7360 E. Tahoe Ave., near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. A link to the 110-page report is at cgc.edu/campus-life/campus-police/reports.
5 crimes in 2020 at Mesa campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College
There were five crimes reported in 2020 — including two incidents of stalking on campus property — at Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Williams campus in Mesa, according to a … more
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5 crimes in 2020 on non-campus property at Benedictine University-Mesa
There were two crimes reported on non-campus property in 2020 — including an aggravated assault — at Benedictine University-Mesa, according to a federally mandated campus-security report … more
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The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs.
EVIT foundation gourmet breakfast fundraiser Nov. 3
The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs. (File photo) EVIT foundation gourmet … more
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
Franklin East Elementary in Mesa a 2021 national blue ribbon school
Franklin East Elementary School in the Mesa Unified School District is one five Arizona schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021. The school, 1753 E. Eighth Ave. in Mesa, also won … more
Mark Gaspers, Leann Shaffer, Pamela Hennard and Trina Medley from The Boeing Co.; Mesa Mayor John Giles; and Dr. Lori Berquam, Carmen Newland and Christos Chronis from Mesa Community College.
Boeing funds Mesa College Promise program
The Boeing Co. is supporting Mesa College Promise students with a $10,000 gift, opening doors for high school graduates to attend Mesa Community College. “Boeing is proud to support the Mesa … more
Mesa High School students file into Mesa Public Schools buses, evacuating after a bomb threat was made on the school. As of late Wednesday afternoon, Mesa police had found no evidence of explosive devices on the campus. The only injuries reported were a few students who were treated for heat-related illnesses during the evacuation process. Students were bused to nearby Mountain View High School. [Submitted photo/Mesa Fire & Medical Department]
Mesa High School evacuated due to bomb threat, no explosives found
Mesa High School students were evacuated Wednesday due to a bomb threat. As of Wednesday afternoon, Mesa police has found no evidence of any explosive devices on campus. About 3,000 students were … more
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A fire truck donated by the city of Mesa to the EVIT Fire Science program will allow students to experience hands-on training using an engine that is more up-to-date in its features.
Mesa donates truck to EVIT Fire Science program
A fire truck donated by the city of Mesa to the East Valley Institute of Technology will increase the ability of EVIT’s Fire Science program to create a more realistic environment in which to … more
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Taryn Tidwell
Tidwell receives Tancer Arts in Education Award
A Mesa teacher dedicated to sharing a love of the arts with their students has won Act One’s Tancer Arts in Education Award. Taryn Tidwell of Shepherd Junior High School in Mesa is the … more
Nancy Parra-Quinlan
Mesa Public Schools teacher 1 of 5 top finalists for Teacher of the Year
Nancy Parra-Quinlan, a seventh/eighth grade STEM/CTE teacher at Kino Junior High School in the Mesa Public Schools district, is one of five teachers named finalists for the Arizona Educational … more
Ideal candidates are individuals who have not received dental health care for three years or longer, suffer from puffy gums or gums that bleed while brushing or eating, or those who have previously diagnosed dental health issues.
Dental hygiene students offer discounted dental teeth cleanings, services Sept. 11
Mesa Community College dental hygiene students are accepting appointments for discounted teeth cleanings and oral health screenings on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral … more
Hunter Mayes, Xander Back and Sigfrido Ibarra.
Construction trades learned at EVIT program taught in Apache Junction
The tiny house is where big dreams are born. The house is located on the yard between the welding and construction classrooms at Apache Junction High School. It’s 8 feet wide, 10 feet high … more
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Mesa Community College’s Red Mountain Campus is at 7110 E. McKellips Road.
Mesa Community College fall 2021 classes begin Saturday
Mesa Community College is reopening its campus facilities for in-person services while continuing to offer virtual options. Virtual services remain available, giving students and the community … more
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