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Goldwater Institute Pushes Horne to Champion Family Rights and School Choice

By Daniel Stefanski | An influential Arizona organization is urging the state’s foremost advocate for school choice to counter a significant adversary. Last week, John Thorpe,...

'Need a plumber? I know a gal': Valley woman breaks barriers in male-dominated industry

Business9 months ago

Need a Plumber? Meet the Valley Woman Shattering Stereotypes in a Man’s World

Charity’s Plumbing Solutions is a female-owned and operated business. PHOENIX — A Valley woman is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry. Charity Tovar...

TUSD to start pilot program of 6th graders in elementary schools

Education9 months ago

TUSD Launches Groundbreaking Pilot: 6th Graders to Join Elementary Schools

Sixth graders in the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) will remain in 10 elementary schools as part of a pilot program. The Governing Board initially approved...

Back-to-School Supply Drive9 months ago

Province Smashes Records in Back-to-School Supply Drive Donations

Maricopa Unified School District (MUSD) received an extensive supply of donated school necessities aimed at supporting students in need. The donations were part of a Back-to-School...

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arizona9 months ago

End of Math: Local Governments Near Budget Season Deadline

Amid sweltering July temperatures, governing bodies in Southern Arizona find themselves compelled to finalize budgetary decisions. These include key votes from school districts and city councils,...

Desert Sunrise High School9 months ago

DSHS Bleachers Set to Soar, Illuminating Campus Like the Desert Sun

Desert Sunrise High School in Maricopa is set to receive new bleachers in preparation for its first graduation ceremony next spring. The current stands can only...

Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

Education9 months ago

Unveiling the Grim Reality: Long COVID’s Mysteries Unraveled

Since 2020, long COVID-19 has emerged as a significant health concern, impacting millions globally and costing economies due to lost productivity. This condition, which results from...

Pima County school board races shaping up

arizona9 months ago

Pima County School Board Races Heat Up

This week, candidates for Pima County school boards submitted their nominating petitions. These nonpartisan positions, generally four-year terms without pay, see candidates running within their respective...

Arizona schools combat phone use in classrooms, see effect on youth mental health

crime9 months ago

Arizona Schools Tackle Classroom Phone Use, Witness Impact on Youth Mental Health

In an era of rampant technology, Dana Ramos, principal of Lowell Elementary School in Phoenix, has instituted policies to limit cell phone usage during school hours....

Some kids got on the wrong school bus and ended up in Tempe

bus stop9 months ago

Lost Kids Board Wrong Bus, Unexpectedly Arrive in Tempe

Maricopa School Bus Mix-ups Cause Confusion School buses are universally recognized by their long, boxy shape and bright yellow hue. However, their uniformity can sometimes lead...