Arizona Legislators discussed a bill that would amend current Arizona law on child abuse reporting and jurisdiction but did not vote on it yet, while work on a budget continues.…
Arizona Legislators were scheduled to discuss a bill today that would prohibit sexually explicit materials in school, and Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill last week requiring public school students to receive instruction about 9/11.…
AZACEs Consortium supports educators, families, and children with new partnership opportunity
The Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences (AZACEs) Consortium, through a partnership with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Candelen Arizona, has launched a new professional development program for school staff, administrators and educators for 2022 and 2023. The Resilience Empowerment Project supports schools in better addressing the unique needs of children in Maricopa County who have or are currently experiencing an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) by better equipping and supporting their school community.
Students statewide explore career options virtually with Junior Achievement Inspire
What if you could help your students explore some of Arizona’s most in-demand jobs while providing access to career readiness instruction they may not have access to otherwise? Junior Achievement of Arizona has created a one-of-a-kind program JA Inspire to help students understand the skills, knowledge, behaviors and attitudes they need to build to become successful in the workforce.
New Horizon Therapy goes the extra mile to provide speech and occupational therapy
If you’re looking for speech therapy tailored to the needs of your child or an adult in your family, then you’ll want to check out New Horizon Therapy in Ahwatukee, which has been helping Arizonans since 2017, and was recently named a Small Business Spotlight Winner by the Arizona Coyotes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and sharecare.
AZ adopts innovative approach to building computer science instructional skills
The Arizona Dept. of Education partners with BloomBoard, which provides in-classroom, learn-by-doing instruction to teachers using micro-credentials, to prepare educators to teach computer science.
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Legislators approve higher ed individuals with disabilities bill as work on budget continues
Legislators approved an individuals with disabilities bill for students admitted to and attending state universities and community colleges this week. Meanwhile, Legislative leaders kept calendars light as Legislators continue to…
How a tutoring service helps students with learning deficits
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, students continue to struggle to make up the learning deficit that came with reduced and compromised learning opportunities. Math test scores saw the…
In an effort to expand college access and attainment across the state, Education Forward Arizona honored more than 150 Arizona college graduates in a special ceremony last night at its headquarters in Phoenix. All of the students, many of which are the first-generation college graduates, received scholarships and/or mentorship support from…
Christian Figueroa Villalejos and Paulina Mendoza Rodriguez, both North Canyon High School juniors, were selected for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program. The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. More than 13,000…
Education Week asked teachers and remote-learning experts for advice on ways to balance on-screen and off-screen time for students.
For National Poetry Month, see how teachers and students are exploring the art form.