Three weeks out from Scottsdale Unified School District’s governing board vote on whether to close two SUSD schools, parents are still urging the governing board to reconsider.
Kyrene School District could be shutting down 8 schools in the next two years, with 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools at risk.
The Western Governors Association winter meeting happened in Paradise Valley on Thursday. The governors of Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Hawaii talked about solutions to the West's unique challenges. They discussed Colorado River water negotiations, balancing energy production with demand, and state's rights to mineral royalties.
Last night Kyrene School District held its last publiuc hearing before a Dec. 16th vote that could shut down 7 district schools.
Grand Canyon University’s Rise 360 scholarship program offers local high school graduates the opportunity to fast track their teaching degree and return to teach in their high schools.
Did Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program reach a billion dollars? Local education advocacy group Save our Schools said it did last week, but according to the Arizona Department of Education data, that may not be accurate.
Fiesta Sports Foundation is handing out $1.5 million dollars as a part of its wishes for teachers program.
Arizona high school seniors are completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form at a faster rate than last year- with 20% of students completing the application just 7 weeks in.
Guide Dogs of America is helping Arizonans with low vision lead a more independent life. They demonstrate what their pups are capable of at the Visitation, Rehabilitation and Assistance Technology Expo in Phoenix. David Steinmetz with VRATE says Guide Dogs of America pays for the dogs and the 28-day training course for the handlers.
Scottsdale Unified School District held a public hearing Thursday night, opening the door for parents, children, and state representatives to speak out against the closure of Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon schools.