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Seraphina Ross and Banji Judge, principal of QC Learning Center play an educational game on a tablet.
The trials, tribulations and adjustment to digital education model takes hold
Despite current circumstances, it appears some parents are impressed with how quickly local school districts have transitioned their lesson plans online for students of all ages. However, for … more
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Phoenix Country Day School keeps sights on potential reopen
Phoenix Country Day School has yet to announce if its school would close for the remainder of the school year, sticking with its original plan of remaining closed until at least April 30. more
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Hohokam Stadium in Mesa hosted many state baseball playoff games in 2019, including the 3A and 4A finals. This May, the ballpark and others will be vacant since the school year and spring sports have been cancelled.
School year's end stops spring sports season
In the end, the decision about what to do with spring high school sports seasons shortened by the spread of COVID-19 was wholly out of the hands of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Early … more
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Arizona schools to stay closed through end of school year
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Monday, March 30 the extension of school closures through the end of the school year. more
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Jennifer Hipp works with her son as the kindergartner at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School learns from home as schools are closed due to the coronavirus.
Remote learning part of the new normal in Arizona, elsewhere
With most schools in Arizona closed through April 10 due to the coronavirus, not all students are off the hook when it comes to class time. Remote learning is becoming a part of the social … more
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National child abuse hotline sees uptick as children stay home during quarantine
We are two 9th graders attending Phoenix Country Day School and have recently started a youth-led organization called Kids Inspire Difference (a.k.a. K.I.D), dedicated to inspiring kids around the … more
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Bryce Drew replaces Dan Majerle as GCU's coach, coming from a long line of coaches in his family.
Bryce Drew replaces Majerle as GCU men’s hoops coach
Three-time NCAA tournament head coach Bryce Drew will serve as Grand Canyon University’s new men’s basketball head coach. more
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Arizona Children Association adds new executives: Barbara Krusko, Ken Goranson, Henry Behr and Vicki Helland to the leadership team.
AzCA names new executive team
Arizona’s Children Association, among the state’s oldest and largest child welfare and behavioral health nonprofit agencies, announces additions to its leadership team. more
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Science on Wheels: Arizona Science Center program takes STEM on the road
The first encounter of a reasoned explanation solving the world’s mysteries can become the spark to a mind fueling a lifetime of curiosity. The study of science --- the seeking of truth … more
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Scottsdale Schools approves 5% pay raise for employees
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved 5% pay raises for all SUSD employees for the 2020-21 school year at its March 3 special meeting. more
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Paradise Valley’s youngest artists showcase work
The Paradise Valley Arts Board organized and hosted the Jones Gordon School’s art opening on Feb. 27, in the newly remodeled Community Room at Paradise Valley Town Hall. This is the fifth … more
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Carson Rose after winning the Boys 10-11 division of the Arizona State Free Throw Contest.
Carson Rose repeats in Arizona free-throw contest
Carson Rose, a fifth-grader at Phoenix Country Day School in the Town of Paradise Valley, recently captured his second straight Arizona State Free Throw Shooting Contest in the Boy’s 10-11 Division. more
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Evan Pittman
Phoenix Country Day graduate heads to College Student Congress
Evan Pittman, a Brown University junior from Phoenix and Phoenix Country Day School graduate, will be the State of Arizona representative to the 2020 College Student Congress this summer. more
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Jerry Bien-Willner
Forum seeks to bring together Paradise Valley leaders, educators
A relationship is blooming between the Town of Paradise Valley and its local education institutions. more
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Phoenix Country Day School hosts Afghanistan Ambassador for Maverick Speaker Series
On Feb. 5, Phoenix Country Day School continued the tradition of the MAVERICK Speaker Series by featuring special guest H.E. Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the United … more
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From left to right: Victoria Dow, Taylor Garman, Lorelei Glidden, Madeleine Wright
Xavier student-athletes ink NLIs to play in college
Four Xavier College Preparatory student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent Monday, Feb. 10, a culmination of many years of hard work and commitment to their respective sports. more
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Criminal justice graduate Karina Medina shows of her first generation graduate mortar board prior to the Hispanic Convocation at Wells Fargo Arena Saturday morning on May 13, 2017.
Parsons Foundation awards grant to ASU for DACA recipients
The ASU Foundation received a three-year, $937,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation in support of 35 scholarships for students who are considered recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. more
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The National Federation of State High School Association named Xavier's cross-country coach Dave Van Sickle National Girls Cross-Country Coach of the Year.
Xavier coach Van Sickle awarded national award
Dave Van Sickle, cross-country and track coach at Xavier College Preparatory, has been named by the National Federation of State High School Associations National Girls Cross-Country Coach of the Year. more
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Chris Cissell will become the next head coach of the Grand Canyon University women's soccer team after spending the past nine seasons at UMKC.
Chris Cissell to lead Grand Canyon women's soccer
Grand Canyon University recently announced the hiring of Chris Cissell as the next head coach of its women’s soccer program. more
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Kaori Robertson dives in for the dig. Miss Robertson earned a spot on the Navajo Times all-star list.
Xavier volleyball player garners recognition from Navajo Times
The Navajo Times, a newspaper based out of Window Rock in the Navajo Nation, named Xavier College Preparatory volleyball player Kaori Robertson to its all-star list. more
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