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Nathan Walker will take over the school head position at the International School Arizona next July.
Scottsdale’s International School of Arizona chooses new head of school
The International School of Arizona Board of Trustees has appointed Nathan Walker as the school’s next head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Walker succeeds Jason Smith, who will continue to … more
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Jeanne Beasley, Amy Carney and Dr. Jennifer Johnson shared their ideas on what the future of Scottsdale Unified School District should look like Oct. 7 during a forum put on by the Scottsdale Parent Council.
Three candidates square off in forum on SUSD governing board election
A paralegal, a businesswoman/writer and a career educator who has served as a teacher principal and district superintendent squared off in a candidate forum hosted by the Scottsdale Parent Council … more
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Parents and students can get a look at kindergarten classes offered by Scottsdale Unified School District Oct. 20 through Nov. 10, depending on the school.
SUSD invites future families to explore schools at Kindergarten Roundup
Families with children entering kindergarten for the 2027–28 school year are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup, a series of events hosted at Scottsdale Unified School District elementary … more
About 150 people came out Oct. 6 to hear the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board vote to close Copper Ridge K-8 School and Laguna Prep next year as a money saving venture.
SUSD to close Copper Ridge K-8 and Laguna Prep schools
Copper Ridge K-8 School and Laguna Prep will close at the end of the current school year. The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 on Oct. 6 to close the two schools as … more
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Incumbent Amy Carney and new comers Jeanne Beasley and Dr. Jennifer Johnson are running for two seats on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board that are up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election.
Three candidates seek two SUSD Governing Board seats
Editor’s note: This story originally ran July 9. The Daily Independent is running the story again to refresh voters’ memories about the candidates. One incumbent and two new comers are … more
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(from left) Jeanne Beasley, Amy Carney and Dr. Jennifer Johnson have all confirmed they will participate in a Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board candidate forum Oct. 7.
Scottsdale Parent Council to host school board candidate forum
The public is invited to a free Scottsdale Unified School District candidate forum noon, Oct. 7, at the Horizon Community Center, 15444 N. 100th St., in Scottsdale. Only the first 50 members of … more

Student in the Innovation Center at Mohave Middle School.
Mohave Middle School to showcase STEM programs Oct. 27
Mohave Middle School will host its Math & Science Academy Night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Oct. 27, giving families and community members a look at the school’s STEM programs. more
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Arizona expands earn-while-you-learn path for special education teachers
Arizona is putting $5 million into an effort to build its special education teacher workforce from within schools, creating paid pathways that allow paraprofessionals and other aspiring educators to … more
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Over 400 parents, students and educators asked the Scottsdale Unified School Governing Board Sept. 22 to keep their schools open during the next face of school closures.
Hundreds of SUSD parents fight to keep their schools open
A crowd topping 400 people filled the Desert Mountain High School auditorium Sept. 22 for a public hearing on further possible school closures in Scottsdale Unified School District. And about … more
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Kids interact with finance games at a recent Dollars & Decisions event at Aspiring Youth Academy.
Paradise Valley area teens teach Valley kids financial literacy
Two Phoenix Country Day School seniors are teaching Valley children how to save, spend and invest through a financial literacy program they created after seeing firsthand how financial hardship can … more
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Twelve of Scottsdale Unified School District’s 19 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist come from Desert Mountain High School.
19 SUSD seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Nineteen Scottsdale Unified School District seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The distinction places them among the highest achieving students … more
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Arizona high school students can compete for cash prizes while honoring military veterans through the Honoring America’s Veterans Essay Competition.
Arizona students invited to honor veterans in essay competition
Arizona high school students can compete for cash prizes while honoring military veterans through the Honoring America’s Veterans Essay Competition . The contest is open to Arizona students in … more
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