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Scottsdale Unified School District offers students five separate learning communities to choose from.
SUSD opens enrollment for next school year
Scottsdale Unified School District is opening enrollment for the 2027–28 school year beginning 8 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2. With five distinct learning communities named after the high schools they … more
SUSD voters are being asked to consider a $375 million bond in the Nov. 3 election.
SUSD bond would target aging facilities as parents see problems firsthand
When the air conditioner stopped working at Cocopah Middle School on a 105-degree day, Rebecca Ryerson and her husband had to leave work to pick up their children. The HVAC failure disrupted … more
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Desert Canyon Middle School theater students performed “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” last year.
Desert Canyon students take theater to the next level
Desert Canyon Middle School used to have a full and thriving theater program for years, but it started to wither when its beloved theater teacher Kelly O’Rourke passed. A few people tried to … more
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Arizona educator disciplinary cases have more than doubled since 2022, but state officials say expanded oversight, additional investigators and efforts to clear a backlog, rather than a documented surge in misconduct, are driving much of the increase.
Arizona educator discipline cases surge as state clears backlog
Arizona educator disciplinary cases have more than doubled since 2022, but state officials say expanded oversight, additional investigators and efforts to clear a backlog, rather than a documented surge in misconduct, are driving much of the increase. more
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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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