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Thanks to recent legislation, many of this year’s high school seniors could come to EVIT next year as adult students — without paying tuition — to train for careers in construction, health care, automotive and more.
EVIT offers career training for high school grads
In about six months, area high school students will graduate and move on to college or jobs. But the East Valley Institute of Technology offers them another opportunity — and for some, it might … more
Queen Creek's Newell Barney Junior High hosted a robotics competition.
Big week for robotics, coding at Queen Creek schools
Just days before the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, donated money for the Queen Creek Unified School’s District’s junior high robotics programs, students and teachers … more
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A major shakeup has taken place on the Queen Creek Unified School District’s Governing Board
Davis, Knox win seats on Queen Creek school board
A major shakeup has taken place on the Queen Creek Unified School District’s Governing Board with a long-time incumbent losing his seat and a parent who homeschools his children being … more
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The program has been granted accreditation through December 2024 with the requirement of annual reports demonstrating continuous improvement.
Mesa Community College program earns national accreditation
The associate in applied science in early childhood education program at Mesa Community College has been granted first-time accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young … more
Chad Thompson (left) and Jill Humpherys won four-year terms to the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board while Ronda Page (right) has been appointed to fill the final two years of Reed Carr's term when no other candidates qualified for the ballot.
Chad Thompson, Jill Humpherys elected to Gilbert Public Schools board 
Gilbert Public Schools’ governing board will have a new look when two new board members take office alongside one incumbent who won reelection in the November ballot.  Newcomer Chad … more
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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates are (clockwise from upper left) Collette Evans, Jill Humpherys, Chad Thompson and Trina Jonas.
Incumbent Humpherys, newcomer Thompson have comfortable GPS board leads
Incumbent Jill Humpherys is the early leader to return to a board seat for Gilbert Public Schools.  Humpherys has 32% of the vote. Newcomer Chad Thompson is settled into the second spot at … more
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A.T. Still University receives diversity award
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is a recipient of the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award by Insight Into Diversity magazine, a diversity-focused … more
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Mesa Community College’s main campus is at 1833 W. Southern Ave. in Mesa.
Pandemic pushes crime down on Mesa Community College campuses, center
There were six crimes reported in 2021 — compared to 16 in 2020 and nine in 2019 — at two Mesa Community College campuses and a downtown center in the Maricopa County Community College … more
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The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disseminate a public annual security report to employees and students every Oct. 1.
9 crimes in 2021 reported at 3 Mesa universities, 1 institute
In 2021, there were five crimes at Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, two on non-campus property at Benedictine University-Mesa, one at A.T. Still University and one on public property near … more
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Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers of Mesa
Mesa lawmaker needs support for special session on education funding
Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers of Mesa said he is willing to bring lawmakers back to the Capitol after the Nov. 8 election to address an education funding issue. However, the Republican … more
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Candidates for Mesa Public Schools governing board seats are: Ray Deer, Chris Hamlet, Marcie Hutchinson, Jacob Martinez, Ed Steele, Rachel Walden and J. R. Wright.
Q&A: Mesa USD Governing Board candidates on increasing enrollment
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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Gilbert Public Schools will hold a job fair Nov. 2.
Gilbert Public Schools to host job fair
Gilbert Public Schools is hosting a job fair Nov. 2 as it looks for job seekers to join the district. The job fair will be 4-6 p.m. at Highland High School, 4301 E. Guadalupe Road, … more
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Clockwise from top left are J. R. Wright, Ray Deer, Chris Hamlet, Rachel Walden and Marcie Hutchinson.
Q&A: Get to know Mesa USD Governing Board candidates: How they rate superintendent
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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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates answered a question about how they would build trust with administrators and teachers.
GPS candidates write about building relationships with teachers, administrators
This is the eighth in a series of questions asked of Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates. more
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Clockwise from top left are Rachel Walden, J. R. Wright, Ray Deer, Marcie Hutchinson and Chris Hamlet.
Q&A: Mesa USD Governing Board candidates on what parents say about the district
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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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board candidates answered a question about how they would handle communication with the public.
GPS board candidates talk about communicating with public
This is the seventh 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 board. … more
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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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