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Chad Thompson asks about "no" answers from a financial compliance questionnaire at the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board meeting March 28.
Gilbert Public Schools board gives OK to financial audit, questionnaire
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved an audit and a compliance questionnaire at its March 28 business meeting.  Both the Single Audit Reporting Package and the Uniform System … more
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Mesa Community College is among the Maricopa County Community College District schools offering seven new bachelor's degree programs starting in August of 2023. (Photo provided by Mesa Community College)
Registration open for new MCCCD bachelor's degree programs
The Maricopa County Community College District has opened registration for seven bachelor’s degree programs that will begin in August 2023. more
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Gilbert Public Schools is holding upcoming events to support families in evaluating their kindergarten options.
Gilbert Public Schools holding series of Kindergarten Readiness events
Gilbert Public Schools is kicking off districtwide events March 27 to help current and prospective families with kinder-aged children navigate their options and understand what kindergarten readiness … more
Central Arizona College's Signal Peak Campus is located in Coolidge.
CAC summer program aimed at new high school grads
High school graduates from 2021 to 2023, as well as GED recipients, are invited to experience life as a college student this summer at Central Arizona College. Registration is now open for Central … more
Gilbert Public Schools holds an annual water festival for its fourth-grade students.
Arizona Water Festival inspires GPS students to explore STEM 
Gilbert Public Schools will hold its 12th Annual Water Festival for the district’s fourth-grade students March 8-9.  Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord, the town of Gilbert, Mayor Brigette … more
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Paul Revere Academy will be housed on the EVIT Main Campus, 1601 W. Main St. in Mesa where EVIT has made it a priority through special initiatives to provide students who are in foster care with the support they need to be successful.
EVIT, Heritage Academy partner to open new high school in Mesa
A new high school will open in July at the East Valley Institute of Technology’s Main Campus in Mesa. Paul Revere Academy, a joint innovation between Heritage Academy charter schools and … more

Susan Feldman is teaching a fifth-grade class at Oak Tree Elementary School as part of Gilbert Public Schools’ Certification Pathway Program. (Courtesy Gilbert Public Schools)
‘Pathway’ program addresses Gilbert Public Schools' teacher shortage
The Gilbert Public Schools Certification Pathway Program is a GPS response to the teacher shortage, a way for the district to recruit new people into the profession and train them to be the kind of teachers the district would like to have. more
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MUSD — also known as Mesa Public Schools — is the largest public school district in Arizona and has six high schools, nine junior high schools, 50 elementary schools and 17 choice and success schools. MUSD spent more than the state average in instruction in 2022 and in 2021.
New report outlines spending for Mesa school district
Despite a $377.5 million increase in overall spending on instruction, more than half of the school districts in Arizona spent a smaller percentage of their dollars in classroom instruction in 2022 … more
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Board Member Chad Thomson speaks about the necessity of increasing athletic fees in Gilbert Public Schools for the 2023-24 school year.
Gilbert Public Schools increasing athletic fees
Gilbert Public Schools will be raising its athletic fees for the 2023-24 school year. The GPS Governing Board approved the increase Feb. 28 to $125 per sport  for  high school sports and … more
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Jared Ryan receives congratulations from Barbara Newman after his appointment to replace Newman as Gilbert Public Schools' teaching and learning assistant superintendent. Ryan will take over the position July 1.
GPS elevates Jared Ryan to assistant superintendent
Jared Ryan, Gilbert Public Schools' community engagement and stratetgic initiatives executive director, will be the district's new teaching and learning assistant superintendent beginning July … more
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Thad Gates will be the new assistant to the superintendent for administrative services for the Florence Unified School District.
Florence schools hires new assistant superintendent
Pending approval from the Florence Unified School District’s Governing Board, Thad Gates will be the new assistant to the superintendent for administrative services beginning on July … more
The symposium is conducted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College and is designed for everyone interested in aviation in general and aviation maintenance specifically.
Greater Southwest Aviation Maintenance Tech Symposium held in Mesa
The 25th Annual Greater Southwest Aviation Maintenance Technician Symposium will be held March 9–10 at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa. This is a free seminar for aviation technicians to … more
Chandler-Gilbert Community College earned accreditation in 1992.
Chandler-Gilbert CC celebrating 30 years accredited in East Valley 
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is marking its 30th anniversary this school year as an accredited college.  CGCC was founded in 1985 to serve the higher education needs of the Southeast … more

First Lady Jill Biden praised the Mesa College Promise program Monday, Feb. 13, during a visit to Mesa Community College.
Jill Biden visits Mesa, lauds city for college scholarship program
First lady Jill Biden was met with praise and happy students Monday morning during her visit to Mesa Community College, where she applauded the city for its successful college scholarship … more
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Students from the CIEE program are able to immerse themselves in the culture of their chosen country. Pictured above from left to right are Julius (Germany), Nick (Germany), Greta (Italy) and Matias (Belgium) participating in a Christmas volunteering event.
Foreign exchange students seek educational opportunities across the Valley
A need for hosts of international students in Scottsdale has arisen as students locally and abroad are seeking educational opportunities across borders with an increased vigor following more relaxed travel restrictions. more
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NFL Play 60 hosts 1,000 local students
One thousand local students tested their athletic skills in a special event hosted by the National Football League on Feb. 8. Held at the Super Bowl Experience at the Phoenix Convention … more
Joseph Chaplik, left, and Alexander Kolodin, Scottsdale Republicans, were critical of Arizona's education system during a House vote Tuesday, Feb. 7, on education funding.
Scottsdale, Mesa legislators blast ‘broken’ Arizona education system
PHOENIX - Arizona House lawmakers agreed Tuesday to allow school districts across Arizona to spend the money this academic year that they already have despite arguments by Scottsdale and Mesa … more
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A total of 1,000 students will have the opportunity to spend time with NFL players, legends, mascots and cheerleaders as they interact with different football-themed activity stations and learn about the importance of staying active and living a healthy lifestyle.
Students from 2 Mesa schools to attend NFL Play 60 Kids Day
Fourth- through sixth-grade students from Adams and Jefferson elementary schools in Mesa are joining children from three other schools at NFL Play 60 Kids Day Feb. 8 at the Super Bowl Experience in … more
During the third quarter, all Queen Creek Unified School District high schools are hosting career panel events, giving students the chance to ask questions about the guest speakers’ fields, ask for career advice, and make a game plan for after graduation.
Queen Creek school district students learning about careers
Students throughout Queen Creek Unified School District are participating in numerous career exploration events and activities provided by their schools. Some of these events include an invited … more
Charles Santa Cruz has retired after 48 years in public education.
Charles Santa Cruz reflects on 48 years in public education
Charles Santa Cruz cannot possibly pick a favorite memory in 48 years of public education. There are too many to count. But there is one special piece that encapsulates all those memories: a ring Santa Cruz wears. more
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The Rose Garden brings global acclaim to the city of Mesa and Mesa Community College with rankings among the Best Things to Do in Mesa by sites such as the Canadian adventure travel Treksplorer, Tripadvisors, Vacation Ideas magazine, Yelp and the Japanese travel site Trip 101.
Mesa Community College celebrates 25th anniversary of Rose Garden
A celebration was held in December commemorating the 25th anniversary of The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave. Attending the event were Mesa City Council members; … more
Taylor Bras makes adjustments to Desert Mountain High School of Queen Creek's robot at a competition in 2018. Career and technical education directly prepares students for in-demand careers in many of the fields that power today’s economy – including health care, information technology, hospitality and advanced manufacturing.
$1.29M given to Mesa school district to expand career, technical education
The Maricopa County Supervisors recently approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools. The … more
Education savings art contest open to statewide students
The second-annual AZ529 Future Career Art Contest, which launches Monday, Jan. 30, asks students from across Arizona to draw, paint or find a creative way to make an art piece representing their dream job. more
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Chad Thompson and Ronda Page listen at their first Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board meeting.
Gilbert Public Schools board re-elects leadership 
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board re-elected its 2022 leadership for the coming year at its annual organizational meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10.  Lori Wood will continue to serve as … more
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QCUSD will be holding its annual “Kindergarten Round-Up!” in February and April.
Queen Creek schools prepare future kindergarteners
The Queen Creek Unified School District is gearing up to get children ready for kindergarten. QCUSD will be holding its annual “Kindergarten Round-Up!” from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. … more
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