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Updated May 25, 2022: A child trauma expert, therapist, and school psychologists share suggestions on how parents could talk with their children about traumatic events, including the Uvalde school shooting.
Melissa Brymer, director of terrorism and disaster program at the UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress shared these suggestions with National Public Radio.
An expert in child trauma looks at how parents can support kids in Uvalde and elsewhere https://t.co/T8Bl7m8onO
— AZ Education News (@azednews) May 25, 2022
A Phoenix therapist also shares tips on how to talk about what happened with your children.
With the news of the violence in Texas filling our newsfeeds, a Valley therapist offers tips on how to talk to kids about the school shooting.
— 12 News (@12News) May 25, 2022
READ: https://t.co/UB4eBNYNjx pic.twitter.com/4Z90GHu7qL
The National Association of School Psychologists also provides these resources to help people talk with children about violence.
Our hearts go out to the Uvalde, TX community who has experienced a tragedy today.
— National Association of School Psychologists (@nasponline) May 24, 2022
In the wake of tragedies, students may be confused and frightened. NASP has resources for responding to school violence and talking with children about violence.https://t.co/ArgVAcnNV3
Parents can find other resources to help them start the discussion with their children at Sesame Street.
For parents who want to comfort and talk to their children about tragedy but are unsure where to start, Sesame Street offers helpful resources: https://t.co/2XYzc9VbHX https://t.co/Zc2P0A0B1t
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 25, 2022
Greater Good also offers these recommendations when talking with children about traumatic experiences, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals shares some resources to make these conversations easire.
Difficult conversations in the aftermath of school shootings have become all too common. @GreaterGoodSC has 9 tips to help you talk to kids when tragedy strikes.https://t.co/lVsoFGuqqe
— edutopia (@edutopia) May 25, 2022
Talking to children about tragedies like the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas is hard. These resources can help make these conversations easier. @schoolcrisisorg: https://t.co/JyXEBoeooX @studentgrief: https://t.co/45Ih5RhznS@NAESP: https://t.co/jKwFDojHdt pic.twitter.com/LyzcOlLxfu
— NAESP (@NAESP) May 25, 2022
If you are looking for ways to help the families of students and the community, here are some suggestions.
The community of Uvalde is looking for blood donations, legal assistance and funds for the families of shooting victims.
— NPR (@NPR) May 25, 2022
Here’s how you can help 👇https://t.co/kGIIAa82Pw
Our hearts go out to everyone in the Uvalde community. If you are interested in donating to the families of Robb Elementary, click here: https://t.co/2BzeUAhqUR pic.twitter.com/FBvdnouC9I
— QC Superintendent (@QCUSD_Super) May 25, 2022
Cartwright School District and many other people and organizations around the state and nation shared their response to this tragedy and asked what can be done to prevent this in the future.
Our district is in Arizona but our hearts are in Texas today – with all teachers, parents and school leaders who are in the midst of immeasurable grief and have to grapple with the question we ask once again: “Why?” pic.twitter.com/sVPIthVf14
— Cartwright District (@CartwrightSD) May 25, 2022
If it’s so important to give birth, why isn’t it important to protect children after they’re born? This country treats firearms as if they are sacred and should be protected at all costs. We’ve been paying too high a price for easy access to weapons.
— Sen. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (@stahlhamilton) May 24, 2022
School should and must be a place where
— Alhambra Elementary School District (@AlhambraESD) May 25, 2022
students and staff feel completely safe and secure.
We share in the heartbreak we are all feeling for the
families who have lost a loved one due to this
senseless act of violence. pic.twitter.com/lIyIphXsMj
@TollesonESD parents families and community, please know our counselors are always available to support you and your children. If your children need support, please reach out! pic.twitter.com/tLGWgdiPnS
— Lupita Hightower (@LupitaHightower) May 25, 2022
For so many children in this country, especially those who are growing up as I did, school is the safest place in their world. We don’t give their schools the funding they need to really impact their trajectory in life, and now we are taking away their feeling of being safe.
— Jaime Casap (@jcasap) May 25, 2022
In response, Tucson Unified School District’s School Safety Department is reviewing and adjusting its school safety protocols.
Please see Dr. Trujillo’s statement 💔 pic.twitter.com/udWyWoTSRy
— Tucson Unified (@tucsonunified) May 25, 2022
Students are also sharing what they think could help to create more in supportive and inclusive schools.
Students from across the U.S. present concrete solutions.
— Education Week (@educationweek) May 25, 2022
The most important one: Listen to them. #EdChat https://t.co/K46TlVTTzA
NBC News shares information about the victims in the Uvalde shooting, while President Joe Biden calls for action.
LATEST: More details are emerging about the victims fatally shot at a a Texas elementary school, including 19 children — at least three of whom were 4th graders — and two teachers trying to protect them, reports say. https://t.co/RhWgoaDxvt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 25, 2022
In his speech last night about the school shooting, President Biden said, “Why are we willing to live with this carnage. Why do we keep letting this happen. Where in God’s name is our back bone?”
President Biden had stern words for the gun lobby Tuesday evening in remarks made from the White House following the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas that claimed the lives of 18 children and two adults.https://t.co/x7zBpjOkyr pic.twitter.com/Xfhk8LsD3j
— NPR (@NPR) May 25, 2022
Countries that were galvanized into action by mass shootings left staggered by U.S. inaction.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 25, 2022
“This is such an obviously terrible and tragic problem and seems to have an obvious solution.” https://t.co/9gvLaYTjxR
Many are asking if this will be what changes state and federal policies and laws.
Uvalde is the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history after Sandy Hook. In the 10 years between the two, gun laws in America have hardly changed.https://t.co/mlF6AwePcv
— NPR (@NPR) May 25, 2022
Anna King says, “This is not a party issue. This is about our children. And my question is, do we not value the lives of or nation’s children, our educators and our families enough to pas simple measures that could save their lives? It’s just a simple question.” pic.twitter.com/b7TXkCIteN
— Washington Post Live (@PostLive) May 25, 2022
Steve Kerr on today’s tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas. pic.twitter.com/lsJ8RzPcmC
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 24, 2022
Trying to find answers to stop the next school shooting leaves @JimSharpe feeling like there are blank pages in America’s repair manual. https://t.co/EeVQVS4yAU pic.twitter.com/bop7IQ5oMS
— Arizona’s Morning News on 92.3 (@AZMorningNews) May 25, 2022
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Arizona Department of Education is sharing student-created content from the Paradise Valley Bring Change to Mind Club.
ADE is proud to share more student-created content from @BC2M in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Today’s video addresses depression and how you can help support those who are struggling with their mental health.
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) May 25, 2022
Content and Video: Paradise Valley Bring Change to Mind Club pic.twitter.com/YYgy1RDaUG
The latest dashboard update shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 2,049,627 as of Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Arizona, up 11,498 cases from last week, and 30,299 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Today’s weekly #COVID19 dashboard update adds 11,498 new cases and 40 new deaths. Make sure your protection is up to date by getting a safe and highly effective COVID-19 booster dose. We list hundreds of providers at https://t.co/q2kfD0sU6i. pic.twitter.com/zbvous4r9A
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 25, 2022
NEW: “Your COVID-19 symptoms might actually be the flu: Arizona is in the midst of a late spike.” (via @cvanwaasbergen) https://t.co/G3DmHWnQJP
— Dan Nowicki (@dannowicki) May 25, 2022
In Maricopa County there are 1,296,530 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 258,470 in Pima County, 133,615 in Pinal County, 62,829 in Yuma County, 57,960 in Mohave County, 48,765 in Yavapai County, 44,504 in Coconino County, 38,649 in Navajo County, 31,809 in Cochise County, 22,689 in Apache County, 16,746 in Santa Cruz County, 12,096 in Graham County, 5,238 in La Paz County and 2,235 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATE: 5/15 – 5/31*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) May 16, 2022
Free #COVID19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS…
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically 24-48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo #BA2121 #BA2
Tempe Elementary celebrates a students named the winner of the AZ529 Art contest.
Kiara was honored in a ceremony at the State Capitol today, and will also receive $529 toward an AZ529 education savings plan. Way to go, Kiara! 👏👏👏
— Tempe Elementary (@TempeElementary) May 25, 2022
Phoenix Union High School District encourages young men to find out more and enroll in a program to bridge the gap between youth, parental involvement, education and workforce development.
Young men, are you looking for something interesting to do this summer☀️? During June, Linda Abril will be hosting the Raise Up initiative! Learn useful skills and make friends during the process. Visit https://t.co/IiFqEfrSQr to register 💻🤩 pic.twitter.com/gC4EA3k4TJ
— PXU (@PhoenixUnion) May 25, 2022
Avondale Elementary students share how they hope to inspire the students who come after them and their plans for the future.
In the season finale of AESD Scoop, we talk to Dayanara & Mannie – they have been at Michael Anderson since kinder and are about to embark on a new journey. The legacy they leave behind is great!
— Avondale District (@AvondaleESD) May 19, 2022
Tune in: https://t.co/ByYFdbdcz7
Season 3 of AESD Scoop airs August 2022 pic.twitter.com/UM8zaGQkfI
Teachers are working on developing better ways to help students learn while classes are out for summer.
PLC Work happening with teachers from Canyon Springs, Union Park, Norterra Canyon & Terramar! @DVUSD @DrFinchDVUSD pic.twitter.com/VALC352YvP
— Canyon Springs STEM Academy (@CanyonSpringsDV) May 25, 2022
Chandler Unified celebrates one of its graduates.
Senior Spotlight: @ACPKnights‘ Arun Barath Vijay Sankar was part of clubs like Best Buddies (Treasurer) & Sports Medicine (President). He volunteered 1000+ hours. Arun will graduate Summa Cum Laude at 16 yrs old. He will study Physiology/Med Sciences at @uarizona. #CUSDSeniors22 pic.twitter.com/r1TFDVMpya
— Chandler Unified School District (@ChandlerUnified) May 25, 2022
Dysart Unified School District congratulates teachers who were recently named Arizona Diamondbacks Most Valuable Teacher in STEM.
Congrats to Huda Clemons from @MtnViewLions & @CRSCougars teachers Stefanie Lump & Lacey Merritt who were recently named @Dbacks ⚾ Most Valuable Teachers in STEM for going above & beyond for their students! The teachers received a 1K grant, tickets & on field recognition. pic.twitter.com/PFOqJpl9zL
— Dysart Schools (@DysartUSD) May 25, 2022
Arizona Council for Economics Education thanks sponsors for helping them provide financial literacy education to Arizona teachers and students.
Thank you to Dr. Justin Pierce & Valley Spinal Care for becoming a new Educator Sponsor for Champions in Education! Your support allows ACEE to fulfill our mission of providing financial literacy education to teachers and students across Arizona. @ValleySpinalCar #finlit pic.twitter.com/RIJ9KxZKNU
— AZ Council Econ Ed (@AzCouncilEconEd) May 25, 2022
First Things First Arizona and Chandler Unified honor Learning Together families.
Congrats to this group of kiddos and their families! Family resource centers are community hubs for a wide range of programs and services in one convenient, friendly place. #AZFTF supports more than 30 family resource centers in AZ. Learn more: https://t.co/wogffLuMfX https://t.co/gF5kqv48wl
— First Things First (@AZFTF) May 25, 2022
May 23, 2022
Arizona continues to remain among the states with the lowest per pupil spending in the nation, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report.
Arizona spent $8,785 per pupil in 2020 the latest year of available data, putting the state above only Utah and Idaho, while the national acerage was $13,384 per pupil. Also, Arizona was last among states and Washington D.C. in the amount spent on instruction at $4,801, while the national average was $8,176 per pupil.
Arizona was again among the worst states in the nation for per pupil spending on K-12 education in 2020, a ranking that advocates said was embarrassing but not surprising, @morgfisch reports. https://t.co/jImYxxLwrF
— Cronkite News (@cronkitenews) May 23, 2022
See Phoenix Union High School District Supt. Dr. Chad Gestson share how the help students with special needs transition from high school to college and career.
TODAY at 1 PM ET: CFC member @ChadGestson will participate in a panel at the @usedgov virtual summit, where he’ll talk about @PhoenixUnion‘s work to help students with special needs make successful transitions from high school to college and the workforce.https://t.co/ywqyxZzP3I
— Chiefs for Change (@chiefsforchange) May 23, 2022
See the cart developed by Peoria Unified students and ASU EPICS to help Arizona Housing, Inc. case managers by easily transporting items to residents units.
This cart is the final outcome of a collaboration with @asu EPICS and students from @PeoriaUnified11 School District. The cart is intended to aid AHI case managers in outreach efforts by more easily transporting items (food, water, hygiene supplies) directly to residents’ units. pic.twitter.com/Igry4992nQ
— Arizona Housing, Inc (@azhousinginc) May 23, 2022
Find out more about Santa Cruz Valley Union High School’s Diego Chavez who was named a Flinn Scholar.
Diego Chavez of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School in Eloy will be attending @ASU @barretthonors as a 2022 #FlinnScholar. Read more about this state-champion wrestler, who will study business entrepreneurship and join the ASU wresting team. https://t.co/qxjc0f6PHA
— Flinn Scholars (@FlinnScholars) May 23, 2022
Three steps to creating a makerspace at your school.
Makerspaces can be elaborate learning spaces equipped with sophisticated tools and supplies, but they don’t have to be.
— ISTE (@iste) May 23, 2022
Here are three simple tips to creating a makerspace in your school. @dalepd #Education #Makerspace https://t.co/KCRcU8eujR
Hear how Kandice Tanner and her father Kendall Tanner graduated at the same Northern Arizona University ceremony.
💙 A family affair 💛
— NAU (@NAU) May 23, 2022
Father & daughter graduate alongside each other. Their inspiring journey to becoming #NAUgrads ➡️ https://t.co/4bgOrYAdml pic.twitter.com/y5g4ixisLS
Rattlesnake Ridge students created working Mexican restaurants in their classroom to explore and share Mayan and Aztec cultures.
Rattlesnake Ridge 6th grade students launched operational Mexican Restaurants in their classrooms with handmade invitations, menus, colorful decorations, and served food to provide an authentic Mexican experience to explore and celebrate Mayan and Aztec cultures. #maranaschools pic.twitter.com/I4FW0kMQmC
— Marana Unified (@MaranaSchools) May 20, 2022
Pendergast Elementary School District congratulates future high school students at Desert Mirage Elementary.
Congratulations to our future high school students at Desert Mirage Elementary! #pesd92 #desertmirageelementary pic.twitter.com/qZZFD3X0tV
— PESD92 (@PESD92) May 23, 2022
See how new laws are putting Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth at risk.
Various bills are angering the LGBTQ+ community — and the Two-Spirit youth are also at great risk. Learn about this group of people and the challenges these laws brings; read on @IndianCountry: https://t.co/QzfoM4rISt
— Arizona PBS (@arizonapbs) May 23, 2022
Pime Joint Technical Education District celebrates students who completed their career and technical education and are going on to careers and college.
Last Friday there was over 800 students that walked in our 2022 Completion Ceremony as a celebration of them completing their respective JTED programs! A huge congratulations to all the students that are moving forward towards careers and college!#JTEDWorks pic.twitter.com/uWsVjxXoal
— Pima JTED (@PimaJTED) May 23, 2022
See how schools can help improve Black students access to mental health services, courtesy of edutopia.
On Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s a look at how schools can help address systemic barriers to Black youth’s access to mental health services.https://t.co/3dKnk3ycCr
— edutopia (@edutopia) May 23, 2022
Flagstaff Unified reminds families it’s time to register their kindergarteners for the fall.
Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year is NOW OPEN! Learn more about kindergarten and register your child today at https://t.co/UPVkPCqRd9. pic.twitter.com/h0BZ4MzCmb
— Flagstaff Unified School District (@FlagstaffUSD1) February 9, 2022
See how Emily Vasko earned a high school degree by the end of most students’ freshman year.
Arizona girl to graduate high school at 15, attend ASU Barrett Honors College: https://t.co/n5JxfmneSS pic.twitter.com/cLEVhGVrjA
— azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) May 23, 2022
See why relationship building between students and staff helps student engagement and learning.
Building strong relationships b/w school adults & students is an evidence-based strategy to address #UnfinishedLearning. Strong relationships can dramatically enhance students’ level of motivation & promote learning https://t.co/ndOAnqRreg
— The Education Trust (@EdTrust) May 23, 2022
May 19, 2022
Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Abraham Lincoln Traditional School celebrated their successful food drive to help their community with a fun project that put to use the scientific principles they’d learned about in class, azfamily reports.
Check out Carl Hayden High School’s graduation ceremony!
Carl Hayden is up next 💙💛 Don’t miss their graduation ceremony! You can watch it via livestream at https://t.co/uExbjpg1WH 🎓💻 pic.twitter.com/5QgApBdJVt
— PXU (@PhoenixUnion) May 19, 2022
Marana Unified School District’s Roadrunner school Pre-K through 2nd grade students received a donation of 12 books each to build their own summer reading library courtesy of United Way and Bayer.
#MUSDthanks @unitedwayaz and @Bayer for the generous donation of 12 books to EACH pre-K through 2nd-grade student at @RoadrunnerMUSD! The “My Summer Library” program improves 3rd-grade reading proficiency – and this gift certainly will help our #maranaschools scholars stay ahead! pic.twitter.com/j8vR9y0UUX
— Marana Unified (@MaranaSchools) May 19, 2022
Many students packed up all their work today to bring it home on the last day of school.
Happy Last Day of School!! #lastday 💙💛@DVUSD pic.twitter.com/uhKOx0x6dn
— Mirage Elementary (@MirageDVUSD) May 19, 2022
As school ends and summer starts, children and teens are feeling stress and pressure, and parents are looking for ways to help their children after at least six teen suicides at Valley high schools in the past month.
It’s THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 📝
— Nicole Crites (@NicoleCritesTV) May 19, 2022
Please tune in tonight
@ 6:30on #CBS5 and
9 on ##3TV
We need to talk about a recent rash of teen suicides in the valley. 2 this week in Chandler – 6 in the last month (that we know about)
These kids need help💔 #azfamily https://t.co/eci1ASdoqR pic.twitter.com/E05Pfiwtxo
Look into training on teaching the true history of Native American boarding schools in your classroom courtesy Phoenix Indian School and the Arizona Department of Education.
In partnership with the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center, ADE will provide a two-part virtual professional learning series about teaching the true history of Native American boarding schools in your classroom. Learn more & register today: https://t.co/3uRhzk78ip. #AZSummerPD pic.twitter.com/7K4vEYaFqs
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) May 19, 2022
The end of school also means some staff members who do so much for students are leaving, and it’s time to thank them for all they’ve done over the years.
It is always hard to say goodbye to staff who have had such an impact on our district. Thank you Thew Elementary School for celebrating Mrs. Valenzuela’s 30+ years of service to our students and families. Forever a part of our #TD3Family! #TeachersChangeLives pic.twitter.com/GaqHjMDpSa
— Tempe Elementary (@TempeElementary) May 17, 2022
And some teachers are receiving national recognition.
We want to congratulate Ben Rengstorf, a student in the Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems, was just recognized as National Culinary Teacher of the Year!!
— Prescott College (@Prescottcollege) May 19, 2022
Watch the news story here:https://t.co/QzyMkZxpeV pic.twitter.com/LNG7Xy4ZxN
In Chandler Unified School District, graduating senior visited with their sixth grade teachers today.
You truly love to see this! How sweet of these seniors to visit their former teachers! #WeAreChandlerUnified https://t.co/Yd3IrNNLWH
— Chandler Unified School District (@ChandlerUnified) May 19, 2022
The latest dashboard update shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 2,038,129 as of Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Arizona, up 7,204 cases from last week, and 30,259 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Arizona, ADHS would like to remind the public of simple steps each of us can take to #ReduceTheSpread.
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 18, 2022
Learn more in today’s blog ⬇️ https://t.co/BVRCeVRSZr
Arizona health officials warn of week-to-week COVID-19 case increase: https://t.co/Eg6M5v5s7H pic.twitter.com/HC2mHHtBdG
— azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) May 18, 2022
Kids ages 5 to 11 should get a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, advisers to the U.S. government said Thursday.
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 19, 2022
The CDC quickly adopted the panel’s recommendation, opening a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids. https://t.co/8kRy78m314
In Maricopa County there are 1,288,395 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 256,778 in Pima County, 133,108 in Pinal County, 62,791 in Yuma County, 57,772 in Mohave County, 48,535 in Yavapai County, 44,263 in Coconino County, 38,506 in Navajo County, 31,675 in Cochise County, 22,606 in Apache County, 16,708 in Santa Cruz County, 12,072 in Graham County, 5,236 in La Paz County and 2,233 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATE: 5/15 – 5/31*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) May 16, 2022
Free #COVID19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS…
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically 24-48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo #BA2121 #BA2
#DidYouKnow Antivirals are increasingly available to complement #COVID19 vaccination?
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 19, 2022
It’s true! If you test positive, ask your doctor whether antivirals can help you.
Learn more: https://t.co/dbf0tWo8sg pic.twitter.com/xb2wPUe5hM
See Buckeye Elementary School District’s West Park middle schoolers’ promotion walk.
8th grade promotion walk and promotion in the books for 2022! Thank you to all who attended and Congratulations to the WestPark class of 2022! Go Wolves! @BuckeyeESD pic.twitter.com/I2WcGaBEvV
— WestPark (@westpark_wolves) May 18, 2022
Looking for something fun for your teens this summer? Check this out.
🎭 Enroll for SCC’s Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre Camp!
— ScottsdaleCC (@ScottsdaleCC) May 19, 2022
Earn college credit while training with professional actors & designers! The program culminates in a theatrical performance. Ages 14+, 5-week program.
Visit https://t.co/gptSOVVyak for details. #ScottsdaleCC #SummerCamp pic.twitter.com/Ya6KgWLPtN
Arizona Science Center says learn more about a National STEM Gaming Network competition for teen gamers.
Calling all teen gamers 🎮 The National STEM Gaming Network is hosting its first competition for high schoolers! On June 18, gamers have the chance to win a $100 gift card playing Rocket League 🚗
— Arizona Science Center (@azsciencecenter) May 19, 2022
Learn more about this virtual opportunity ➡️ https://t.co/W9TjW1kMMw
Find more ways to interpret student assessment data taken during the pandemic.
How can educators interpret assessment data taken during the pandemic? 💭 Read perspectives from WestEd’s #assessment experts: https://t.co/nBj4tdLg3R #edchat
— WestEd (@WestEd) May 19, 2022
Teachers are you looking for grade specific lessons you can use during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Then Take a look at these lesson plans, videos, texts, learning activities and discussion questions.
Celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth with grade-specific lessons from @AAAJ_LA. These classroom-ready lessons include videos, texts, discussion questions, and multiple classroom activities per lesson. https://t.co/QeKBwpf4AS pic.twitter.com/H0IA3jOchV
— achievethecore.org (@achievethecore) May 19, 2022
Arizona Council on Economic Education congratulates the winners of the year-long stock market game.
#DidYouKnow Antivirals are increasingly available to complement #COVID19 vaccination?
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 19, 2022
It’s true! If you test positive, ask your doctor whether antivirals can help you.
Learn more: https://t.co/dbf0tWo8sg pic.twitter.com/xb2wPUe5hM
See what students made during a random ingredient assignment.
Random ingredients assignment at Pima JTED Innovative Learning Center yesterday After school with Feliciana. Ramen noodle, Pineapple cake, Spam musubi (with nori in the tradition of Japanese onigiri). pic.twitter.com/jscgtyS2Rd
— Ha:ṣañ Preparatory & Leadership School (@HasanPrep) May 19, 2022
Tolleson Elementary School District thanks their speech pathologists for all the ways they help students.
@TollesonESD celebrates our Speech Pathologists today on their national day of recognition! Thank you for your support of our treasures! pic.twitter.com/FivopUnb8B
— Tolleson Elementary School District (@TollesonESD) May 18, 2022
May 16, 2022
Valley View Leadership Academy Instructional Coach Jessica Zimmerman received the national Milken Educator Award worth $25,000 during a surprise assembly on Friday in Roosevelt School District No. 66.
‘I’m just so lucky’: Surprised Phoenix educator wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award https://t.co/NDkkAbMQv7
— azcentral education (@azceducation) May 16, 2022
Families can still sign up for free, summer learning programs to help students get caught up on learning loss due to the rough past two years due to COVID-19 thanks to Gov. Doug Ducey approving nearly $100 million in federal COVID-19 relief money to fund them.
More than 780 summer camps are available for free for Arizona studentshttps://t.co/7VEhGacfS6 pic.twitter.com/0wSuG0jsuz
— azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) May 17, 2022
Chores can help children’s development and help them build a sense of community and self worth, Arizona Daily Sun reports.
Including children as young as 2 or 3 in certain daily chores can help with their development. Here are kid-friendly chores that can be of benefit. https://t.co/RcsG0M4Cwz
— Arizona Daily Sun (@azds) May 15, 2022
State and federal regulations exempt Native children from paying premiums for the Arizona health insurance program known as KidsCare, but the state auditor general found 50 children were removed from the program between 2018 and 2021 for not paying premiums, even though documentation showed each child was exempt, Arizona Public Media reports.
The state auditor general says officials managing the children’s health insurance program wrongly ended coverage for some Native children. State and federal regulations exempt Native children from paying premiums under the program known as KidsCare. https://t.co/MHDmrFPF34
— AZPM (@azpublicmedia) May 16, 2022
The latest dashboard update shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 2,0030,925 as of Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Arizona, up 5,490 cases from last week, and 30,230 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
This week’s #covid19 cases are proportionally higher for older Arizonans. pic.twitter.com/ptEpFQEpnV
— The AZ – abc15 – Data Guru (@Garrett_Archer) May 11, 2022
We are forever grateful for school nurses and their commitment to go beyond the call of duty! Remember to thank a school nurse today and every day for taking care of our community and keeping us safe. #SchoolNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #NationalNursesWeek pic.twitter.com/4jzs7Pmwup
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 11, 2022
In Maricopa County there are 1,283,590 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 255,688 in Pima County, 132,748 in Pinal County, 62,751 in Yuma County, 57,631 in Mohave County, 48,293 in Yavapai County, 44,091 in Coconino County, 38,394 in Navajo County, 31,614 in Cochise County, 22,540 in Apache County, 16,683 in Santa Cruz County, 12,051 in Graham County, 5,227 in La Paz County and 2,226 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATE: 5/15 – 5/31*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) May 16, 2022
Free #COVID19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS…
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically 24-48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo #BA2121 #BA2
May is National Adolescent Health Month! Join us and @HHSPopAffairs in celebrating young people’s strengths + potential, encouraging youth engagement, and highlighting topics in #AdolescentHealth, including sexual and reproductive health. #HealthyYouth pic.twitter.com/Rk8mkzNclO
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 13, 2022
Terros Health is offering youth 12 to 17 years old the opportunity to take life skills courses, work on school assignments in a computer lab, get tutoring support, attend a communication-skills training group or chat with peers, share a meal or play board or monitored computer games.
A new program at Terros Health in Phoenix is offering mental health support for teens: https://t.co/GZkExVm8VF pic.twitter.com/cOor0ji0nh
— azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) May 17, 2022
Take a look at Sandra Day O’Connor High School’s graduation ceremony.
The @OHS_Eagles have entered the building! 🦅🎓#Classof2022 #graduation pic.twitter.com/XseBnNXhTR
— Deer Valley Unified School District (@DVUSD) May 16, 2022
Phoenix Union High School District’s Governing Board showed their support for transgender youth by unanimously approving a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1165, which bars trans girls and women from joining the athletic teams of the gender they identify with, AZ Mirror Reports.
“They’re kids, for heavens’ sake. We need to support our kids no matter what’s going on.”
— Arizona Mirror (@ArizonaMirror) May 12, 2022
via @glorihuh https://t.co/1mvaKdOECF
Thousands of Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes to attend U.S. boarding schools with the goal of assimilation, but many did not survive and their families never knew exactly what happened to them, AZ Mirror reports.
“It’s critically important before we lose these stories and our elders.”
— Arizona Mirror (@ArizonaMirror) May 13, 2022
via @ArianaLFigueroa https://t.co/gQSOsoTKR0
Kyrene School District is looking to hire middle school teachers. Learn more here.
Do you know any outstanding middle school educators? Kyrene School District has openings for 6-8 grade teachers. Discover why teachers #TeachinKyrene at https://t.co/Ug4SxiwdJH. pic.twitter.com/2CF6inFHTi
— KyreneSchools (@KyreneSchools) May 12, 2022
May 10, 2022
Learn more about how Arizona’s low rate of three- and four-year old students enrolled in pre-school – just 2% for each age group – impacts the public K-12 education system throughout the state.
Of the 45 states that offered publicly-funded preschool during the 2020-21 school year, Arizona had among the lowest percentage in the country.@SWHDaz’s Mindy Zapata explains what this means for the state’s education system.https://t.co/9juO3CvSYB
— KJZZ Phoenix (@kjzzphoenix) May 10, 2022
Glendale Elementary School District honors student athletes and coaches.
Great night for GESD softball! Discovery Girls defeat Sunset for the Championship! Horizon Boys defeat American for the Championship! Congratulations athletes and coaches! @GESD40 @SegottaJones pic.twitter.com/vm5zrgfdHV
— Cindy Segotta Jones (@SegottaJones) May 11, 2022
Ash Fork Unified School District art teacher Karen Nelsen celebrates her 80th birthday with the students she teaches.
In case you needed to hear this! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/th2YkcRaKc
— TeacherGoals (@teachergoals) May 10, 2022
Let Washington Elementary School District students art brighten your day with this virtual art show.
Don’t miss the WESD Virtual Art Show! The #WESDFamily has some incredibly talented students and teachers! Click the link below to check it out!https://t.co/khyeZubA0B pic.twitter.com/dyv88GNGAK
— WESD Schools (@WESDschools) May 11, 2022
Pendergast Elementary School District celebrates Moms.
We take every opportunity to celebrate our moms. We started on Sunday and we continue the celebrations today because it is Mother’s Day in Mexico. #pesd92 pic.twitter.com/dTLbU18zbD
— PESD92 (@PESD92) May 11, 2022
Native American children are more than four times as likely as other children to have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.
Native American kids are four times more likely to have lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19 than their white counterparts. https://t.co/HeHgumrl0h
— Annie E. Casey Foundation (@AECFNews) May 11, 2022
Crane School District congratulates employees who graduated from Crane Leadership Academy.
🎉Congratulations to the graduates of the Crane Leadership Academy. These individuals have completed coursework in leadership subjects which will benefit their students, teams, and schools! #WeAreCrane #LeadersInLearning pic.twitter.com/jTGioG7P5g
— Crane School Dist. (@CraneSchools) May 11, 2022
Why taking away a student’s recess is not a good idea, courtesy The Hechinger Report.
Despite evidence they shouldn’t, teachers still take away recess. Experts say it’s time to stop. https://t.co/ExUNIGXsks
— The Hechinger Report (@hechingerreport) May 11, 2022
Chandler Unified highlights a graduating senior and her accomplishments.
Senior Spotlight: @PerryPumas07‘s Arden Wallace received the AZ Fine Arts diploma seal, and her work was showcased at the Blick Art Show (photo), the Congressional Art Show (4 yrs), & the 2022 CUSD District Art Show. She’ll study business/photo at @chandlergilbert. #CUSDSeniors22 pic.twitter.com/SDLD6oCt3A
— Chandler Unified School District (@ChandlerUnified) May 11, 2022
It’s graduation time at Arizona’s community colleges.
🎓 Congratulations, graduates! On May 13 you’ll walk down the aisle to secure your hard-earned certificate or degree. You did it!
— ScottsdaleCC (@ScottsdaleCC) May 11, 2022
Friends and family can watch the live stream ceremony by visiting https://t.co/UGHbXQUYb0. #ScottsdaleCC #ArtichokeGrad pic.twitter.com/dHx7g7WUDd
Students and their families celebrate graduation at Arizona State University too.
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th secretary of the @smithsonian Institution, encouraged the #ASUgrad Class of 2022 to cherish their relationships, reminded them that they have the power to affect change and empowered them to “Find your own good fight.” 🎓https://t.co/RVHjRYNHYf pic.twitter.com/FwEjtAREm5
— Arizona State University (@ASU) May 11, 2022
Pima County Joint Technical Education cosmetology students and their families take part in orientation so they can start doing what they love in high school.
Students & their families attend orientation so they can start Cutting Class – JTED Academy of Cosmetology next school year. Want to do what you love in high school? Check us out https://t.co/INxyCAfIhE #JTEDworks pic.twitter.com/nQBqIv8RyF
— Pima JTED (@PimaJTED) May 10, 2022
May 9, 2022
Hear how 50 students in Peoria Unified School District earned 80 hours of arts related extracurricular activities and completes capstone projects to earn the Arizona Department of Education’s State Seal of Arts Proficiency.
The Arizona Department of Education honors high school students with the State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The prestigious accolade is awarded to those who have excelled in media and visual arts, dance, theater or music throughout their high school career.https://t.co/WuH08WHfGA
— KJZZ Phoenix (@kjzzphoenix) May 9, 2022
Students in Casa Grande Elementary School District celebrate the teachers who impact them.
There were laughter, tears and cheers at the Casa Grande Elementary School District’s annual “Every Scholar Has a Teacher” awards ceremony last Wednesday night at Casa Grande Middle School’s Frank Davidson Auditorium. https://t.co/2aCXBYF17q
— Pinal Central (@PinalCentral) May 9, 2022
The latest dashboard update shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 2,025,435 as of Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Arizona, up 3,911 cases from last week, and 30,189 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
This week’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 3,911 cases and 238 deaths.
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 4, 2022
Looking for info about where, when, and how to take a COVID-19 Self-Test? Find answers to all of your questions: https://t.co/BfUNLQpDOU
Visit the COVID-19 dashboard: https://t.co/uAWioEcgjx pic.twitter.com/4YkxGfWTEt
We invite you to visit our new town hall webpage!
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 9, 2022
This is your chance to hear directly from experts in the field as they discuss COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and testing.
More: https://t.co/MF3vx5PjCc pic.twitter.com/HRyRKFUTWd
In Maricopa County there are 1,279,872 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 254,912 in Pima County, 132,530 in Pinal County, 62,716 in Yuma County, 57,505 in Mohave County, 48,151 in Yavapai County, 43,931 in Coconino County, 38,331 in Navajo County, 31,538 in Cochise County, 22,508 in Apache County, 16,670 in Santa Cruz County, 12,001 in Graham County, 5,211 in La Paz County and 2,218 in Greenlee County.
A collaboration between researchers at @Uarizona and across the state, the Arizona CEAL COVID Consortium will seek to address health disparities in ethnic and racial minority communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Discover more 🔗 https://t.co/N6kVJmbelz pic.twitter.com/PiJGyKsDmY
— BIO5 Institute (@UAZBIO5) May 9, 2022
*UPDATE – WEEK OF 4/24/2022*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) April 26, 2022
Free #COVID19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS:
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically 24-48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo
Deer Valley Unified School District honors students who presented their senior topics and research during Barry Goldwater High School’s Senior Exhibition.
Senior Exhibition – a night of winners! 300 Seniors present their topics and research- only 3 FINALISTS chosen. These seniors are going to soar after leaving Goldwater- they have GRIT and PASSION! #extraordinary #greatnesswithin @dvusdplc @DVUSD @BghsIb @bghsbulldogs @BG_DECA pic.twitter.com/1u7Y6biymH
— Barry Goldwater High (@BGHS_DVUSD) May 7, 2022
Peoria Career and Technical Education celebrates 16 students who are now Certified Nursing Assistants.
We are proud to share that we have 16 new CNA’s this spring! Nursing students under the guidance of Mrs. Palmer & Mrs. Tejada complete rigorous coursework, labs, & clinical rotations & then complete the state exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Congrats! #PeoriaUnified11 pic.twitter.com/LD6LTa45gx
— PeoriaCTE (@PeoriaCTE) May 9, 2022
Glendale Elementary School District thanks their food and nutrition team for all they do to help students be ready to learn.
Hooray for the Food and Nutrition heroes of GESD! It’s School Lunch Hero Day and we’re proud to recognize school nutrition professionals and the difference they make for every child who comes through our cafeterias. #GESD40 #EmployeeRecognition #SchooLunchHeroDay pic.twitter.com/5tfoWuhw9z
— Glendale Elementary School District (@GESD40) May 6, 2022
It’s graduation day at Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College
That’s a wrap on Barrett Spring Convocation. Congrats to all our Barrett and #ASUGrad #BarrettGrad2022 pic.twitter.com/2pUCqTk6xY
— Barrett, The Honors College at ASU (@barretthonors) May 9, 2022
Phoenix Union High School District celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
PXU is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during the month of May 🥳. We are grateful for the culture and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, both on our campuses and beyond them ❤️🙌 #ThisIsWhoWeAre pic.twitter.com/CS6Y6QOnnh
— PXU (@PhoenixUnion) May 9, 2022
Students in Marana Unified School District can receive free meals for children this summer. Check the link below from times and locations.
Marana Cares Mobile will be on the streets again during #maranaschools 2022 Summer Break Mon-Fri May 23-July 29 (excluding May 30 & July 4) serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children. Visit https://t.co/LmITAyN451 for times, locations & more! #childhunger pic.twitter.com/SCzbrwUSAV
— Marana Unified (@MaranaSchools) May 9, 2022
Horizon Honors High School congratulates Jessica Leake for participating in sports for each season she was in high school.
Congrats to Horizon Honors High School Senior Jessica Leake, who received the “Eagle 12” Award! The award is given to a student who participates on a Horizon Honors Athletic Team all 12 sports seasons during high school (3 seasons for 4 years!) #horizonhonors #eagleexcellence pic.twitter.com/qdLSE35VE9
— Horizon Honors Schools (@horizonhonors) May 9, 2022
Looking for something interesting to keep your teenager’s engaged in learning? Take a look at this summer camp from Florence Unified School District.
Attention parents of teenagers: are you looking for an engaging & fun activity for your student? Check out the Youth CSI Summer Camp on June 9th & 10th. Contact Latisha Joseph at 520-866-6627 or latisha.jospeh@pinal.gov @PBhighschool @PinalCSO pic.twitter.com/DM7AZZYI8Q
— Florence Unified (@Florenceusd) May 9, 2022
School nurses are so important for students’ health. Learn more about some exemplary Arizona school nurses during National Nurses Week.
The second nurse ADE is highlighting this week in celebration of #NationalNursesWeek is Jackie Duarte, M.Ed. MPA, BSN of @DVUSD.
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) May 9, 2022
Learn more about Nurse Duarte and her dedication in supporting students physically, emotionally, and academically: https://t.co/iazzciYf2N. pic.twitter.com/d001IXFk0P
See how Mesa Community College art textile students put what they learned to use in creating lanterns displayed on campus.
ART277 Textiles students and instructor Ann Morton bring light to campus in creative ways! Using a variety of techniques they learned throughout the semester, students made illuminated lanterns. The lanterns are on the ficus tree, next to the clock tower, throughout finals week. pic.twitter.com/wqhtgvykMP
— Mesa Community College (@mesacc) May 9, 2022
Learn more about children in immigrant families, courtesy the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Check out a breakdown of facts and statistics on kids in immigrant families. https://t.co/0C0U01Ceuu
— Annie E. Casey Foundation (@AECFNews) May 9, 2022
Chandler Unified’s Bogle Junior High Celebrates its award winners.
School Spotlight: @BogleBulldogs Night of Recognition recipients from April 20, 2022. Congratulations! #WeAreChandlerUnified
— Chandler Unified School District (@ChandlerUnified) May 9, 2022
Apple Achievement: Thelma Reynolds
Outstanding Volunteer: Lisa McInturf
Superintendent Citizenship: Kylie Miller pic.twitter.com/57vapahW84
Seeking some literacy help so you can help children in your family? Check out these workshops at several public libraries across Arizona.
Several Arizona public libraries across Arizona are hosting hands-on literacy workshops for non-parental caregivers such as friends or grandparents who are taking care of children. @kathymritchie reports.https://t.co/8us9iWxABz
— KJZZ Phoenix (@kjzzphoenix) May 9, 2022
See what students graduating ASU’s engineering school put on their graduation caps.
🎓🎨 Rev up your creativity and get your glue guns ready! Share photos or video of your decorated cap with the hashtags #ASUgrad and #ASUEngineering. You can also submit them to us via https://t.co/rLbGE9P30y.
— ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (@ASUEngineering) May 9, 2022
The top submissions will win fabulous Fulton Schools swag packages.
Learn more about how two East Valley Institute of Technology graduates started their own massage therapy business.
Story from EVIT: This couple has a love for therapeutic massage & got their start at EVIT https://t.co/QFgtTTgXJj via @azcentral
— EVIT Career & College Prep #WeAreEVIT (@EVITnews) May 9, 2022
See how professional development can improve educational equity courtesy of WestEd‘s 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase May 10th through 17th.
The 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase is happening May 10-17! 📺 Researchers @WestEd‘s Cathy Ringstaff & @UCIrvine‘s Judith Sandholtz share learnings about sustaining #PD outcomes to improve #edequity over the long term: https://t.co/BbRFGfYFvR #edresearch #STEM
— WestEd (@WestEd) May 9, 2022
Madison Elementary School District thanks community members who shared with students what they do each day in their STEAM career.
Madison Camelview recently celebrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Career Day! Community members presented what they do everyday in their STEAM career! Thank you to the volunteers who contributed to a successful STEAM Career Day! pic.twitter.com/EdkrVyUAIV
— Madison ESD (@MadisonAZ) May 9, 2022
May 3, 2022
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and time to thank an educator for what they’ve done for you, a child in your family and the students in your neighborhood.
Teachers open a new world for students by helping them explore subjects that fascinate them. That’s why it’s important to thank teachers for doing one of the most important jobs in the world. Thank the teachers in your child’s life by using #TYteachers or https://t.co/9IXsI3IrNG. pic.twitter.com/gf7odsO4jd
— Kathy Hoffman (@Supt_Hoffman) May 3, 2022
See what led some leading educators around the nation to become a teacher.
Why did you become a teacher?
— CCSSO (@CCSSO) May 3, 2022
A few of the 2022 State Teachers of the Year weighed in with @usedgov, check it out below!
2022 Guam Teacher of the Year, Benjamin J. Santiago
2022 D.C. Teacher of the Year, Dominque Foster
2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year, James Young #NTOY22 https://t.co/aw9MQ6ZxT5
Tell AZEdNews about your favorite teacher for the opportunity to win a $25 Amazon gift card each day this week.
Here are some of the ways teachers support students and their neighborhoods.
There are so many reasons why we should #ThankATeacher, so we asked a few of them to name some of the ways teachers look after and support our students and communities. 🍎
— Teach For America (@TeachForAmerica) May 3, 2022
Up first— @ThatDCTeacher (@TFADCRegion, ’15) and 2021 DC Teacher of the Year: pic.twitter.com/fAWE6rRtzs
Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson thanks teachers for all they do.
Thank you teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek pic.twitter.com/5JDgvVIQle
— Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson (@mcschoolsup) May 3, 2022
Thank a teacher by sending them an e-card.
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— Friends of ASBA (@friendsASBA) May 3, 2022
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How would you describe your teachers? 🧑🏽🏫👩🏼🏫👩🏿🏫#ThankATeacher on #TeacherAppreciationDay by sending them an e-card 📩 https://t.co/3aE9og7xtw! pic.twitter.com/hGm8YbBbA2
The latest dashboard update shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 2,021,524 as of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in Arizona, up 2,350 cases from last week, and 29,951 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
If you have questions about your child receiving the #COVID19 vaccine, talk to your child’s doctor or pharmacist about your concerns and discuss what’s best to keep your family safe and healthy.
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 3, 2022
More info: https://t.co/giom4wslCM pic.twitter.com/rzwaMxVevT
In Maricopa County there are 1,277,230 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 254,402 in Pima County, 132,365 in Pinal County, 62,685 in Yuma County, 57,442 in Mohave County, 48,065 in Yavapai County, 43,766 in Coconino County, 38,236 in Navajo County, 31,506 in Cochise County, 22,460 in Apache County, 17,295 in Gila County, 16,659 in Santa Cruz County, 11,987 in Graham County, 5,209 in La Paz County and 2,217 in Greenlee County.
Are you experiencing COVID-19 symptoms?#ReduceTheRisk and get tested to help #StopTheSpread. Find a testing location near you: https://t.co/MAXE8sHyT4 pic.twitter.com/ApQ76b0UMg
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) May 2, 2022
Deer Valley High School students perform the musical Footloose.
Deer Valley HS @DVHSSkyhawks @dvskyhawks @DVUSD is packed to the gills for their musical! #footloose pic.twitter.com/EygWl56fcd
— Curt Finch, PhD (@DrFinchDVUSD) April 30, 2022
See how a comic book is helping young students learn in a creative way.
If young children can understand musical notes, why can’t they learn the symbols on the periodic table?
— KJZZ Phoenix (@kjzzphoenix) May 3, 2022
That’s the idea behind @chicchemistryc1’s chemistry comic books.https://t.co/djfZwTKX1C
See how Junior Achievement of Arizona is helping students become more financially literate and prepare for their career.
We are proud to have partnered with Canyon State in an effort to provide critical financial literacy and work readiness education to their youth! Thank you to the volunteers and JA staff who have worked to deliver the content and foster such a strong community partnership! pic.twitter.com/k9s4H6U0ii
— Junior Achievement (@JAArizona) April 30, 2022
Take a look at this advice before choosing your class schedule before your senior year.
Here are four goals for seniors to consider before choosing their last round of high school classes. https://t.co/T5SAVV9lAn
— U.S. News Education (@USNewsEducation) May 3, 2022
Two Queen Creek Unified School District principals were honored with the Exemplary Principal Award.
Such a great morning! Congratulations to both of your recipients! https://t.co/g6r8aVPvRM
— Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson (@mcschoolsup) May 3, 2022
Looking for some quick learning activities to boost students math skills? Try some of these.
Do Nows are short, focused activities to support students’ math knowledge and fluency of previous grades’ work. You can find the teacher guidance and student activities here: https://t.co/U6q3YpGMhT #iteachmath #middleschool #acceleration pic.twitter.com/QrCgPBUGq5
— achievethecore.org (@achievethecore) May 3, 2022
Looking for something to do? Then check this out at Scottsdale Community College.
🩰 SCC Dance presents Kinetic Connections, a performance of moving art. May 6 & 7, 8-10 pm.
— ScottsdaleCC (@ScottsdaleCC) May 3, 2022
Events are free & open to the community. Attend in-person or online. Get tickets or register for the live-stream: https://t.co/F5y062BKSz. #ScottsdaleCC #SCCDance pic.twitter.com/yFrK1GgMit
Earlier coverage
2022
April 4 – April 30: Daily schools update: Chinle principal wins Milken Educator Award
March 1- March 30: Daily schools update: An event-filled weekend of school arts festivals and a CTE competition
Feb.2, 2022 – Feb. 28: Daily schools update: College in Ukraine powered by ASU would have welcomed students next month
Jan. 13, 2022 – Feb. 1: Daily schools update: Students learn more about Year of the Tiger during Lunar New Year
2021
Dec. 20, 2021 – Jan. 12, 2022: Daily schools update: AZ doctors urge schools to require masks as COVID surges
Nov. 23, 2021 – Dec. 17, 2021: Daily schools update: Tolleson Union uses grant to launch Uber-like ride share service for students
Nov. 9, 2021 – Nov. 22, 2021: Daily schools update: Education Advocates get Tax Referendum on 2022 Ballot
Oct. 27, 2021 – Nov. 8, 2021: Daily schools update: Mesa Mother Relieved to get her Young Child Vaccinated
Oct. 12- Oct. 25, 2021: Daily schools update: Supply chain issues cause problems for Arizona school cafeterias
Sept. 27 – Oct. 11, 2021: Daily Schools Update: How will children becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccine change schools’ prevention measures?
Sept. 14 – Sept. 27, 2021: Daily schools update: Students decision to mask up may have stopped a classroom COVID-19 outbreak
Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 2021: Daily schools update: COVID-19 outbreaks rise among students in Maricopa County
Aug. 17 to Aug. 23, 2021: Daily schools update: FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Aug. 3 to Aug. 16, 2021: Daily schools update: Arizona school mask mandates receive presidential praise
July 19 to Aug. 2, 2021: Daily schools update: Teens struggle with mental health as school starts
June 20 to July 14, 2021: Daily schools update: Arizona lawmakers ban mask requirements in schools
June 14 to June 17, 2021: Tempe Union’s board approves comprehensive mental health policy
June 1 to June 11, 2021: It’s time to get students enrolled in school for fall & ready for in-person classes
May 17 to May 28, 2021: A year after George Floyd’s murder, a look at empathy, equity, what’s changed & what hasn’t
May 10 to May 14, 2021: Students ready for graduation ceremonies
May 4 to May 6, 2021: Amendment to bill would prohibit teachers from discussing controversial policy & social issues not essential to learning objectives
April 28 to May 3, 2021: Thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week for all they do for students
April 21 to April 27, 2021: 3 years after Red for Ed there’s much left to do
April 12 to April 20, 2021: How & why teachers discuss trial with students; Schools keep masks after Gov. rescinds mandate
March 29 to April 9, 2021: Children, young teens may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine before next school year
March 15 to March 26: Masks are still required in all schools; Video: Dr. Christ’s news conference today
Feb. 24 to March 11, 2021: COVID-19 aid funds will help AZ students, families & schools
Feb. 11 to Feb. 23: U.S. Dept of Ed: Students must take standardized tests, but there’s flexiblity on when & how
Feb. 2 to Feb. 9: Video: Supt. Hoffman gives State of Special Education address
Jan. 21 to Feb. 1: Black History Mural Month Project to highlight pioneers of the Black community launches in Phoenix
Jan. 10 – Jan 20: How students engage with Inauguration Day
2020
Dec. 21, 2020 to Jan 8, 2021: Teachers help students deal with attacks on Congress, Capitol
Nov. 30 – Dec. 16: Watch it now: Dr. Christ asks people to avoid holiday gatherings with people they do not live with
Nov. 18 – 25: COVID-19 cases rise before Thanksgiving adding to school and hospital leaders’ concerns
Nov. 16: More schools return to online learning as COVID-19 cases rise
Oct. 20 to Oct. 30: AZDHS amends COVID-19 school benchmarks
Oct. 7 – Oct. 19: What are teachers doing ahead of elections to support students afterwards
Aug. 25 – Sept. 8: Parents voice concern about online class size; school nurses prepare for students
Aug. 12 – Aug. 24: Students, teachers affected by Zoom outage
July 30 – Aug. 11: Parent organizes co-op for learners; group rallies for in-person school days after benchmarks release
July 13- July 30: Teachers prepare for digital learning and back to school
June 29 – July 12: Video: Gov. says ‘Goal is to get children back to school when it’s safe;’ Schools lay out learning models
June 29: Video: Gov. delays in-person classes to Aug. 17 due to rise in COVID-19
June 15 – June 29: Video: Gov. pauses re-opening of some businesses as COVID-19 cases rise
June 24: Plan provides more funding, flexible instruction as schools re-open
May 26 – June 12: Increase in COVID-19 cases marks a new daily high
May 20 – 25: AZ Dept. of Ed releases COVID-19 guidance to schools for summer programs, back to school
May 11 – 19: Arizonans consider workplace safety, what back to school will look like amid COVID-19
April 26 – May 10: Stores re-open, COVID-19 testing blitz resumes on Saturday
April 8 – 25: You can get tested now if you think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19
March 12 – April 7, 2020: Coronavirus response: Cases rise; AZ Day of Giving