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Boat racers fill need for speed at Buckeye lake

10/19/2021
The race starter turns to his left and says, “Thumbs up when you’re ready.” He turns to the right and repeats the same thing. He then says “lights” into a black …

Maricopa County judge voids Arizona law on mask …

9/27/2021
PHOENIX — A new state law barring schools from imposing mask mandates on students and staff is unconstitutional, a judge ruled Monday. In a broad decision, Maricopa County Superior Court …

Rappold: CRT not happening in classroom

7/19/2021
Until recently, I had never heard of critical race theory. Then, community members began speaking about it at school board meetings here and around the country. Emboldened by fringe political …

Pingerelli: This is why critical race theory promotes …

7/19/2021
I would like to address Mr. Van Horn’s assertion that America was founded on white supremacy principles as well as his assumptions about “identity,” “power” and “privilege,” terms commonly used in critical race theory.

Hot-button issues divide Peoria Unified, bring safety …

6/21/2021
At a recent Peoria Unified School District governing board meeting, tempers flared among members of the public after the meeting was nearly moved online due to increasing concern from school board members and local police that it could have been difficult to maintain the peace as the crowd became disruptive.

Controversial Peoria Unified history course canceled

6/8/2021
A controversial American history elective course planned to be taught at Centennial High School in the coming school year has been canceled.

Peoria school board to discuss cooperative contracts …

6/8/2021
The Peoria Unified School District governing board will discuss a recent issue of interest to parents at the next board meeting, June 10.

Senate passes bill banning certain race, sexism …

5/27/2021
PHOENIX — State lawmakers sent a measure to Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday that would preclude the use of taxpayer dollars to train public employees about race, ethnicity and sex discrimination if …

Security at Peoria Unified board meetings has …

5/25/2021
Security at Peoria Unified School District governing board meetings has increased in response to recent heated call to the publics, in which topics have ranged from the district’s mask policy to critical race theory.

Recall at Peoria Unified: Parents, others set sights …

5/19/2021
A group of parents and others have set in motion the process to recall Peoria Unified School District governing board members David Sandoval and Cory Underhill.

Arizona Balloon Classic opens April 29 at Goodyear …

4/29/2021
Colorful hot air balloons and kites as large as semitrailers will fill the sky over Goodyear when the Arizona Events Group’s 10th annual Arizona Balloon Classic takes flight Friday, April 30 to Sunday, May 2.

Group of Peoria Unified parents concerned about …

4/20/2021
There has been a growing number of concerns from a group of Peoria Unified School District parents over what is taught to their children, particularly around curriculum that involves inclusion and diversity.