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Gilbert Public Schools candidates talk about how they have been preparing to serve on the governing board.
GPS board candidates talk about preparations for serving
This is the sixth in a series of questions asked of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates. more
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The four candidates running for Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board addressed how they would tackle what they see as the most pressing issue facing the district.
GPS board candidates share what they see as district’s most pressing issue 
This is the fifth in a series of questions asked of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates. more
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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates talked about their role in student and employee discipline.
Gilbert Public Schools board candidates give thoughts on discipline
This is the fourth in a series of questions asked of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates. more
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Gilbert Public School Governing Board candidates answered a question about under what conditions they would support bonds or overrides.
Gilbert Public Schools board candidates take stands on bonds, overrides
This is the third in a series of questions asked of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates. Voters will decide among these four candidates for the two open four-year seats on the … more
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Melinda Murphy, Gilbert Public Schools' professional development director, talks to the governing board about instructional coaching in the district.
Gilbert Public Schools board moves to update policies
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board took a first step Sept. 27 Gtoward adopting a number of policy changes and additions in the aftermath of the past session of the Arizona … more
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Clockwise from top left are Marcie Hutchinson, Rachel Walden, J. R. Wright, Chris Hamlet and Ray Deer.
Q&A: Get to know Mesa USD Governing Board candidates: Top 3 issues
Seven candidates for two Mesa Public Schools governing board seats have filed signatures to be on the ballot at the Nov. 8 election. According to the Maricopa County school superintendent’s … more
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Schools choose curriculum that will help students meet state standards for learning.
GPS board candidates talk standards, curriculum
This is the second in a series of questions asked of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates. more
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The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates are (clockwise from top left) Collette Evans, incumbent Jill Humpherys, Chad Thompson and Trina Jonas.
GPS governing board candidates address district involvement
Four candidates are running for two seats that have full four-year terms on the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board.   more
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The roundtable of experts in education, business leaders, nonprofit organizations and Mesa residents discussed Mesa’s education and workforce development goals.
Education, workforce development roundtable held in Mesa
Mesa educators, business leaders and city council members endorsed a community literacy initiative to ensure children are prepared for kindergarten at a Sept. 14 Education and Workforce Development … more
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Clockwise from top left are Chris Hamlet, Marcie Hutchinson, Rachel Walden Ray Deer and J. R. Wright.
Q&A: Get to know Mesa USD Governing Board candidates: Their hopes
Seven candidates for two Mesa Public Schools governing board seats have filed signatures to be on the ballot at the Nov. 8 election. According to the Maricopa County school superintendent’s … more
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A total of 22 students enrolled in Mesa high schools made it to the National Merit semifinals, the organization announced recently.
22 Mesa students named National Merit semifinalists
A total of 22 Mesa high school seniors have been named class of 2023 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. The semifinalists named Wednesday in the 68th annual National Merit … more
Mesa Public Schools is hosting a career fair 2-4 p.m today in Building 2 of the Curriculum Services Center, 549 N. Stapley Drive for a wide range of positions including teachers, bus drivers and food staff. [Courtesy Mesa Public Schools]
Mesa Public Schools host career fair Wednesday
Mesa Public Schools is hosting a career fair 2-4 p.m Wednesday in Building 2 of the Curriculum Services Center, 549 N. Stapley Drive. The district has openings in a wide range of positions … more
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From left are Mesa Community College student Analin Quiroz, Mike Waldron (TruWest), Melissa Carpenter, Dr. Tammy Robinson (MCC), Alan Althouse, Rachel Caballero and Jennifer Kimmell (TruWest).
Mesa Community College First Year Experience receives $40K grant from TruWest Credit Union
TruWest Credit Union recently strengthened its longstanding partnership with Mesa Community College and support of students participating in its First Year Experience program with a $40,000 grant and … more

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2022 Queen Creek Business Education summit to build links between local leaders, businesses and area students.
Queen Creek Chamber event brings companies and students together
The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2022 Queen Creek Business Education Summit to build links between local leaders, businesses and area students. The event took place Thursday … more
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Gilbert Public Schools board members approved 13 consent items and one action item at the GPS meeting on Aug. 23.
Gilbert Public Schools grants emergency surveillance access to local police
Gilbert Public School board members unanimously agreed to grant the Gilbert and Mesa Police Departments emergency access to the district’s surveillance system as part of an intergovernmental … more
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A previous cohort of a Hardhat in Hand Facebook/Meta job-training program.
Meta, DPR Construction launch 8-week skilled trades program in Mesa
Meta — formerly known as Facebook — and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta’s nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta’s Mesa Data … more
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Educator appreciation and preview night Thursday at Mesa Arts Center
Reset, recharge and reimagine with Mesa Arts Center as it celebrates teachers and the start of a new school year. An educator appreciation and preview night is 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Mesa Arts … more
Barbara Newman, Gilbert Public Schools' teaching and learning assistant superintendent, reviewed for the governing board how novels get approval from the district to be included in teachers' lessons.
Gilbert Public Schools won't add new novels to approved reading list this year
Gilbert Public Schools will not be adding any additional novels to its approved novel list this school year, officials said. more
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Gilbert High School's lobby design formerly was open with visitors able to go past the office without stopping, but security upgrades have closed it off and force visitors to go to the office to gain access inside.
Gilbert Public Schools continues work on security upgrades
Gilbert Public Schools has been busy upgrading security, including more work on school lobbies this summer to increase safety. Superintendent Shane McCord acknowledged at a governing board study … more
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Gilbert Public Schools stands to save $360,000 in the first year of its energy project's phase two, according to a presentation from (left-right) Albert Dutchover, GPS maintenance and operations director; Brandon Woodward of Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services; and Bonnie Betz, GPS business services assistant superintendent.
Gilbert Public Schools approves energy investments to save money
Gilbert Public Schools is moving ahead with a second phase to the district’s energy project that will bring lighting upgrades, smart irrigation and some artificial turf. The district will be … more
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A teacher greets a student at Faith Mather Sossaman elementary school. The QCUSD Governing Board unanimously approved salary increases for all employees during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Queen Creek schools’ employees get raises
Teachers and support staff in the Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) are getting a pay raise after the QCUSD Governing Board unanimously approved salary increases for all employees during … more
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Students exit the buses at Mesquite Junior High School in Gilbert on the first day of school for the 2022-23 school year.
Gilbert Public Schools under modified year-round calendar for first time
Gilbert Public Schools started its new school year in July this year, the result of a new calendar the governing board passed the plan in February 2021. more
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Members of the School Facilities Oversight Board visited the Queen Creek Unified School District and took a bus tour of area schools.
School Facilities Oversight Board tours Queen Creek school district
Members of the School Facilities Oversight Board visited the Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) on Wednesday Aug. 3 to learn about the growth in the community and the school district. The … more
A certificate of completion in construction trades, with specialization in either carpentry or electrical, may be earned in two semesters at Mesa Community College.
Mesa Community College starts construction trades program
In direct response to industry needs, Mesa Community College has launched a construction trades program with the fall 2022 semester. “We’ve seen tremendous success in our construction … more
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