Early experiences with money can influence how young people approach saving, spending and even work ethic long-term. Yet for many families, it’s not always clear how to turn those early paychecks into meaningful lessons rather than just extra spending money.
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Arizona has experienced a significant rise in its homeless population over the past half-decade, according to data from the state’s department of economic security.
The latest numbers show a …
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For many first-generation students in Arizona, getting accepted into college is only the first hurdle. Paying for it (and finishing) can be the bigger challenge.
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As the school year winds down across Arizona, educators and literacy advocates are turning their attention to a familiar seasonal challenge: how to keep students reading when the structure of school …
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As Arizona school districts work to fill classrooms ahead of the next academic year, newly released data from the Arizona Education Association underscores a persistent challenge: teacher pay in the state continues to fall short of both national benchmarks and the cost of living, raising renewed concerns about recruitment and retention.
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One of the most effective pushes to improve third-grade literacy in Arizona didn’t start with a new curriculum or mandate. It started with a bracket, turning reading into a statewide competition tied to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four and driving thousands of students to log millions of minutes with a book.
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Earth Day is becoming more than a one-day observance, as schools turn the April 22 event into a hands-on learning opportunity tied to the state’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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A student-led event at Pinnacle High School, organized by the campus chapter of Club America, was initially planned as a lunchtime gathering where members could hear from invited speaker Erika Kirk. …
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Arizona’s effort to expand transparency around school leadership pay continues to evolve, as Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bipartisan bill addressing how superintendent and executive compensation is reported, emphasizing the importance of consistent standards across the state’s full range of school options.
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A perfect ACT score is rare. In one Arizona family, it’s happened twice — and across one network of schools, it’s happening often enough to raise a bigger question: what’s driving these results?
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While colleges may no longer require the exam for admission, ACT results continue to influence scholarships, course placement and access to selective programs — meaning students who skip retesting could be leaving both money and opportunity on the table.
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Former WNBA player and youth literacy advocate Helen Darling is bringing a new playbook to Phoenix—one that turns the energy of March Madness into a strategy for improving reading outcomes among Arizona students.
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