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Dental hygiene students offer free dental services in Mesa
Mesa Community College dental hygiene students are seeking individuals for complimentary oral health screenings on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 5855 E. Still … more
A prior veterinary technology student practicing CPR on a dog mannequin.
Mesa Community College veterinary technology students training in CPR
Thirty-six Mesa Community College veterinary technology students are participating in online basic life support and advanced life support certification courses through the Reassessment Campaign on … more
The courses incorporate curriculum from Apple’s Learning Tracks for Macs and iPhones and may be completed in one semester.
AppleCare technician training at Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College, the only college in Arizona to offer the AppleCare Technician certificate program, offers two eight-week, for-credit, evening AppleCare courses this spring. The courses … more
The board approved an agreement with the National Center for Families Learning, an organization that promotes and supports multigenerational learning for families from early childhood through adult education at the Holmes, Jefferson, Lindbergh and Longfellow elementary schools.
Mesa schools board approves agreements to promote multigenerational learning, postsecondary education
Mesa Public Schools signed on to two agreements in December designed to promote multigenerational learning for families at four elementary schools and to better prepare low-income students attending … more
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All the district’s high schools are to have artificial turf by the summer, a Mesa Public Schools official said.
$3.9M synthetic turf for 2 Mesa high schools approved
Bonds approved by voters will fund the $3.9 million cost for artificial-turf fields at Mountain View and Mesa high schools. A contract with General Acrylics Inc. to install the turf was approved … more
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EVIT programs are tuition-free to high school students who live in 11 East Valley school districts — Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, J.O. Combs, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Higley and Cave Creek.
EVIT board approves $88K in COVID-19 training, classroom preparation stipends
More than $88,000 will be distributed to 203 EVIT high school instructors and classified staff as a COVID-19 training and classroom preparation stipend. Amounts range from $31.25 for a certified … more
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Mesa Community College's mascot, Thor the Thunderbird, as a graduate.
Mesa Community College holds drive-through graduation celebration
Mesa Community College recently hosted a drive-through graduation celebration to honor its 2,645 2019-20 graduates. The celebration Dec. 17, postponed from May 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, … more
Empire Southwest employees can receive college credits by completing 16 corporate training sessions from the Empire Training Institute. The credits can then be applied toward a certificate of completion in organizational leadership and an associate of applied science in organizational management through Mesa Community College.
Empire Southwest partners with Mesa Community College, NAU to advance employee careers
A local business is partnering with Mesa Community College and Northern Arizona University to help its employees continue their education and earn college degrees. The collaboration with Empire … more
Beginning in January 2021, students can enroll in courses that will prepare them to pursue careers in the fast-growing cloud computing space and earn industry-recognized AWS certifications.
Mesa Community College joins AWS Academy, an Amazon Web Services program
Mesa Community College is participating in the AWS Academy, an Amazon Web Services program that provides higher education institutions with a ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum. Beginning … more
teachSTEM is AEF’s way of helping students build important connections between what they are learning in the classroom and real-world experiences that influence their future career choices.
Boeing grant to support new anti-racism program, provide STEM opportunities for schools
The Arizona Educational Foundation is the recipient of a $100,000 Boeing grant supporting work in anti-racism and STEM in schools. Boeing is a longtime proponent of STEM education with … more
With the ongoing health crisis and many school field trips on hold, Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History and i.d.e.a. Museum, and partners Mesa Historical Museum and Southwest Shakespeare Co. wanted to ensure their programming and resources are accessible to educators and home-schooling parents.
Mesa announces launch of 'Learning ReimaginED'
The Mesa Arts and Culture Department has a new Learning ReimaginED, a virtual portal to the educational community providing one-stop, easy-to-use access to learning resources in STEAM education … more
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Bemidji State University, in Bemidji, Minnesota, is an NCAA Division II institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Mesa student to participate in NCAA Division II football at Bemidji State University
A student from Mesa will participate in NCAA Division II football for Bemidji State University during the 2020-21 season. Aaron Castillo, a junior majoring in criminal justice, is a long snapper … more
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Each of the unique 200 teacher wishes will benefit teachers and schools in technology, reading, music, fitness and more. The need this year was more in line with the circumstances related to COVID-19, with more technology needs, plexiglass dividers and flexible seating equipment than ever before.
Fiesta Bowl awards Mesa teachers $2,500 for classroom wish
The Fiesta Bowl Charities on Nov. 18 announced their fifth annual Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers grant recipients, with 22 of the selected 200 teachers from Mesa. The … more
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Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Mesa Unified School District Governing Board.
O’Reilly, Sears, Ellingson wins seats on Mesa school board
With fewer than 226,100 votes counted by the Maricopa County Elections Department, Joe O’Reilly, Kiana Maria Sears and Lara Salmon Ellingson appear to be the top vote-getters for three open … more
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DHSI grants are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. One hundred percent of the costs of the SENDAS project are financed by federal money. The $3 million grant will be distributed over five years.
MCC receives $3M grant supporting Title V Developing Hispanic Institutions Program
Mesa Community College recently received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program. The grant supports the … more
The grant serves as the sole source of funding for the college’s TRIO program, which identifies and provides services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a release.
Mesa Community College receives $2.6M grant to help students succeed in college
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded Mesa Community College two TRIO Student Support Services grants totaling $2,618,000 over five years. The grant serves as the sole source of … more
The growth of population in the Queen Creek School District led to the addition of Eastmark High School last year. This is the first year of varsity sports for the school, which opened its football season Oct. 2 at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Tucson. Pusch Ridge won, 41-6.
Eastmark High School unveils football program
Eastmark High School, which officially opened in August 2019 in Mesa, is expected to have a smooth transition into the AIA’s 3A Conference. Optimism surrounds the Queen Creek Unified School … more
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Mesa Public Schools is looking at paying teachers more as well as solutions to find more substitutes.
Mesa schools look at teacher pay amid shortage
A lack of substitute teachers in the Mesa Public Schools has led to the state’s largest school district to look at increasing pay to recruit more teachers to the district. Board member … more
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The grant was accepted as part of a Sept. 15 QCUSD Governing Board vote on a consent agenda with other items.
Silver Valley Elementary School receives $60K child care grant
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has given a $60,300 child care COVID-19 grant to Silver Valley Elementary School in the Queen Creek Unified School District. Nearly 2,000 child care … more
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The biggest change to School Salute this year is that students will now channel their own creativity and submit solo renditions of the National Anthem.
Fulton Homes reimagines its 'School Salute' program for 2020-21 school year
Even though most schools have transitioned to remote learning, Fulton Homes is continuing its annual School Salute program to encourage students to continue developing their love of music. Held in … more
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