Today, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced $21.3 million dollars to supplement the School Safety Grant Program. As passed by the legislature and implemented by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) the School Safety Grant program brought more than 260 social and emotional support…
Avondale Middle School partners with Avondale Fire Department to create a support program for students through a mentorship collaboration. The campus introduced the pilot program in the 2019 - 2020 school year. Since it served as an extra resource for…
The Governing Board of the Agua Fria Union High School District (AFUHSD), at its meeting on March 31, confirmed the employment contract for Mark Yslas as its new superintendent. Yslas will begin July 1, 2021, following the retirement of Dr. Dennis…
The Mini-Medical School Day includes a range of health-related topics, research and experiential exercises designed to motivate first-generation students to consider careers in medicine or other health care professions. In addition, the program will introduce students to the process of…
In October of 2019, the Tucson Unified School Safety Department received a $525,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant. The grant was under the 2019 COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program. The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program strives to improve…
Updated April 19, 2021 because of change in deadline: The FBI Phoenix division and Phoenix Chapter FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association invite all interested Arizona high school juniors and seniors to apply to the FBI Phoenix Teen Academy. Virtual classes…
Rio Salado College students interested in entering the medical field will be offered a direct pathway to enroll in Phoenix College’s Medical Administrative Assisting Certificate of Completion. The first cohort began March 31. The new partnership provides underserved students a…
The Maricopa County Community College District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced an Education Concierge Partnership. This program will provide Chamber member organizations access to convenient, consolidated services to help their employees pursue a college education with the Maricopa…
The Arizona Education Progress Meter has been updated with the most recent data for five of eight important metrics. In addition, process improvements have resulted in more robust data for the remaining indicators. “The Education Progress Meter continues to be…
In March, SARSEF events provided students the opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for their work in science and engineering. Many received cash prizes for their achievements. The 66th SARSEF Science and Engineering Fair Powered by TEP showcased the work…
South Mountain Community College Professor Dr. Sian Proctor The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is pleased to announce that South Mountain Community College Professor Dr. Sian Proctor has been named among the final crew members to join Inspiration4, the world's…
The Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Family is seeking inspiring youth leaders from Arizona high schools to serve on the 2021-2022 Governor's Youth Commission. The Governor's Youth Commission is a diverse body of Arizona high school students from across the state.…
As area high school seniors are receiving their college acceptances and grappling with how to pay for their higher education, Cox is stepping up with (10) $3,500 Cox Diversity Scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2021. Cox has a…
George Brooks, Jr., Ph.D. George Brooks, Jr., Ph.D., Mesa Community College Sustainable Agriculture faculty member, is nominated by the Aquaponics Association to serve on the new USDA Advisory Committee on Urban & Innovative Agriculture. Brooks is one of five nominated…
Several students across Queen Creek Unified School District are learning about a process called Participatory Budgeting. This process empowers students to decide together how to spend school district funds to improve their schools as well as prepares students to be…
Winners were announced in six categories during the hybrid 40th annual Governor’s Arts Awards Friday, March 26, that included pre-event celebrations at 10 restaurants across the state. Winners were chosen by an independent committee from 24 finalists from 10 Arizona communities. …
