![Nearly 3,500 students and 400 teachers from 130 schools and 12 counties attended Arizona Construction Career Days. [Submitted photos]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20191111-104038-112019ed%20Rosendin%20Students%20%281%29.jpg)
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The rising cost of college is putting new emphasis on helping young people find alternative career paths that won’t leave them heavily in debt. The 18th annual Arizona Construction Career Days, …
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11/11/19
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By Roger BallIndependent Newsmedia
Both the Dysart Unified School District bond issue and budget override election issues failed to pass.
Unofficial results from the Maricopa County …
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 By Roger BallTwitter: @RogerBallNews | 11/6/19 |
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It’s election time again for the Dysart Unified School District.
The district is asking for a $152 million bond to fund safety and security upgrades (52%), buses (8%), technology, school …
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 By Jason StoneTwitter: @thestonecave | 11/4/19 |
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Students traditionally receive grades that are averaged over the course of the semester.
But research shows standards-based grading changes the mindset of whether the student mastered what was …
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Jennifer Jimenez, Special to Independent
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10/31/19
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The West Valley Youth Orchestra (WVYO) program offers young students the opportunity to join with peers for intensive orchestral training and musical performances.
The WVYO was founded in the …
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10/28/19
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To celebrate the 273-year old United States Constitution, the Sun City Agua Fria National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter hosted a Constitution Week luncheon at Sun …
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10/23/19
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![From left are Dr. Quinn Kellis, superintendent, Dysart Unified School District, Becky Sayler, AAUW NWV and Sun City/Peoria), and Bret McKeand, member of Peoria North Rotary Club and senior executive editor for Independent Newsmedia. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20191022-140017-102319cl%20AAUW%20Rotary.tif.jpg)
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The American Association of Women and the Rotary Club support voting rights and public education.
The Northwest Valley and Sun City/Peoria chapters of AAUW and the Peoria and Sun City Rotary Clubs …
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10/22/19
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![In this May 2019 file photo, Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Ron Shoopman (left) and ABOR executive director John Arnold explain the need for a well-trained workforce during a presentation at Arizona State University West in Phoenix. [Matt Roy/Independent Newsmedia]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20191009-033626-092719%20cs%20worst%20schools%20study.jpg)
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Arizona earned another F this week when a national study ranked the state dead last in school funding — 51st out of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
A nationwide comparison …
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 By Matt RoyTwitter: @AzNewsmedia | 10/8/19 |
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A grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts will allow young thespians from Arizona Charter Academy, 16025 N. Dysart Road, to have a new stage to perform on, as well as funds to help produce …
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9/30/19
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By Melissa Rosequist
Independent Newsmedia
Seven municipal leaders gathered at Scottsdale City Hall for a roundtable discussion on the growing STEM environment within the Valley — leading to …
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9/25/19
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By Jason Stone, INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
Shelby Clitso is one day hoping to open her own business in her hometown of Kayenta, a Navajo Reservation city in northern Arizona.
But instead of …
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By Jason StoneTwitter: @thestonecave | 9/23/19 |
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The Surprise Fire-Medical Department has arranged a fire truck donation to the Valley Vista High School Fire Science Program at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Firehouse 305, 15517 N. Parkview …
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9/19/19
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Some Dysart Unified School District leaders are hoping to tout the “extraordinary experience” students have there.
Superintendent Dr. Quinn …
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By Jennifer Jimenez, Special to the Independent
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9/18/19
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By Jason Stone, INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
When Jack Graham came to Ottawa University’s Surprise campus on a football recruiting visit three years ago, it was hard to see the future.
“It was …
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By Jason StoneTwitter: @thestonecave | 9/16/19 |
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Ottawa University Arizona’s sports mascot, Fang, is getting some name recognition outside of Surprise.
The university is sponsoring the Mexican gray wolf enclosure at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. …
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9/13/19
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It goes without saying health plays a pivotal role in student success.
Dysart Unified School District understands the importance of keeping them in …
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By Jennifer Jimenez, Special to the Independent
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9/12/19
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Age:
38
Town:
El Mirage
What is your title/occupation?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher in Sports Medicine and Rehab Services
What school do you work at?
Dysart High …
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9/6/19
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Enrollment in the Dysart Unified School District is increasing, and high school data is showing proof of success with staffing vacancies.
That’s …
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By Jennifer Jimenez, Special to the Independent
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9/5/19
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What is your occupation?
Sixth-grade science teacher.
What are you excited about on your campus/in your department and why?
I am excited and grateful to work with the staff at Surprise …
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8/30/19
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Ten new members have been picked for the Dysart High School HOSA Officer Team, including President Katelyn Marr, Vice President of School Projects Katelynn Morris, Vice President of Competitive …
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8/29/19
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