Daily schools update: Students decision to mask up may have stopped a classroom COVID-19 outbreak

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Sept. 27, 2021: A Simis Elementary School third-grade class decided to wear masks earlier this school year, and that decision may have stopped an outbreak in their classroom, according to an ABC 15 Arizona story.
Why masks worked for Phoenix classroom in stopping COVID-19 outbreak https://t.co/EyowONzWqq #abc15 pic.twitter.com/IdYMCc31hl
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) September 27, 2021
This week, Arizona education and children’s advocates are awaiting a Maricopa County Superior Court judge’s ruling in the lawsuit against the laws prohibiting school mask mandates and teaching controversial topics that the Arizona Legislature included in the budget bills and Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law this summer. The law is scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.
See what happened during a court hearing today on the school #mask mandate & controversial topics lawsuit in #azednews Daily schools update – https://t.co/ivOYuHdv2h pic.twitter.com/ApEMYLAZmX
— AZ Education News (@azednews) September 13, 2021
Survey: Voters support #school #mask mandates & school boards’ local control on making decisions that affect #students in their communities – https://t.co/FJg4xI4Gz0 pic.twitter.com/UVlFRElNNN
— AZ Education News (@azednews) September 9, 2021
Hear why #education & children’s advocates & several individuals filed suit against the state for law prohibiting school #mask mandates & teaching contoversial topics. More at #azednews – https://t.co/QK9Hr11Ik7 pic.twitter.com/KWHkAacjth
— AZ Education News (@azednews) August 20, 2021
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arizona rose to 1,086,328 today from 1,084,369 yesterday and 19,812 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 1,959 cases and no deaths. Booster doses are now recommended for some groups of people who received the Pfizer vaccine, including ages 65 and older. Visit https://t.co/nIaCONn83v for what you need to know.
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) September 27, 2021
In Maricopa County, there are 689,931 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 134,506 in Pima County, 67,998 in Pinal County, 40,572 in Yuma County, 30,958 in Mohave County, 25,864 in Yavapai County, 21,187 in Coconino County, 19,557 in Navajo County, 14,159 in Cochise County, 13.039 in Apache County, 8,767 in Santa Cruz County, 8,950 in Gila County, 6,947 in Graham County, 2,966 in La Paz County and 927 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATED WEEK OF 9/26*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) September 27, 2021
Free #Covid19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS:
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically < 48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Details/register/share: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo #DeltaVariant pic.twitter.com/yAxfpI5qvm
Arizona Dept. of Health Services Interactive Graphic: (Hover over counties and boxes for more info)
Summary
ASU Biodesign Clinical Testing Lab, which became the first in the western U.S. to offer and run public saliva tests for coronavirus will soon surpass a million test samples.https://t.co/BHbZV7OAbk #ASUResearch #Biodesign #COVID19
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) September 27, 2021
Cartwright School District shares its pride in one of their alumni.
@TomahawkCSD83 alum Jonathan Nash was one of six students selected to be a part of a roundtable discussion with @VP when she visited Hampton University. They spoke to recognize minorities in the STEM fields. #KamalaHarris #oneteamunafamilia https://t.co/wNr00i4E31 pic.twitter.com/xV4FsZKYiK
— Cartwright District (@CartwrightSD) September 27, 2021
Arizona Council on Economic Education shares these resources for classroom activities on economics.
Are you teaching micro, macro, or intro to econ this year? Check out EconInbox, from Marginal Revolution University, a weekly email full of articles and videos and paired with classroom activities. https://t.co/xcHYHvPvAt
— AZ Council Econ Ed (@AzCouncilEconEd) September 27, 2021
Tucson Unified School District loves it when students from different schools come together.
Together we are TUHSD! We love when our schools come together to support one another just like the JV Cheer teams from @McClintockTUHSD and @ThsBuffaloes ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/APsMXoeTBe
— TUHSD News (@TUHSD_News) September 27, 2021
The Arizona Dept of Education seeks community feedback on the draft education technology standards.
Important reminder: The draft Education Technology Standards are still open for public feedback! Please submit your feedback by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 15th. ⬇️
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) September 27, 2021
✅Draft Ed Tech Standards: https://t.co/1PrcYJSxIP.
✅Public Feedback Survey: https://t.co/6q46gbxiIo. pic.twitter.com/iag10kupWX
A teacher from Canyon Ridge School was recognized by the Diamondbacks for being a STEM teacher, and given a grant to use in her classroom.
Congratulations to Stefanie Lump, she was awarded the Diamondback STEM teacher award. This recognition grants her $1000 to spend in her classroom. pic.twitter.com/ZHQQKn9sgk
— Canyon Ridge School (@CRSCougars) September 26, 2021
Arizona’s diverse Latino community shares what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them
What does #HispanicHeritageMonth mean to Latinos living in the U.S.? For many, it’s about celebrating their heritage while also sharing the importance of visibility and representation. Read more! ⬇https://t.co/FjPeenmMBs
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) September 27, 2021
Mesa Community College encourages community and students to register to vote with on-campus support.
Tomorrow is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Get registered before the upcoming deadline of Oct. 1. Stop by the Mesa Community College Engagement Center tomorrow, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to ask questions and pick up packets with information to help you get started! pic.twitter.com/Q1XKpqCFql
— Mesa Community College (@mesacc) September 27, 2021
Schools without mask mandates are more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks, a new report says
COVID-19 outbreaks 3.5 times more likely in schools without mask mandates, report says https://t.co/bNYiVGxN24
— azcentral education (@azceducation) September 27, 2021
The Arizona Department of Education shares information on how Arizona high school teachers can be eligible to teach dual enrollment courses through scholarships
Attention Arizona high school teachers! Learn how you can become eligible to teach dual enrollment courses through Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) scholarships at @ASU and @NAU! Get started today! ⬇
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) September 27, 2021
ASU: https://t.co/nYIY7ofqpQ.
NAU: https://t.co/GBqO3ctGaU. pic.twitter.com/iQetOdwSGa
A man who was not wearing a mask at ASU Gammage’s production of Hamilton was removed from the theatre
Witnesses said those who were attending the production began cheering when the unidentified man was removed.https://t.co/TGw2fecd9a @KTAR923
— Arizona’s Morning News on 92.3 (@AZMorningNews) September 27, 2021
Sept. 22, 2021: Enrollment is up at Arizona’s universities overall this fall, largely bucking a recent downward trend for many schools across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers paint the first “normal” picture of student enrollment following the last unprecedented school year, where many students deferred enrollment, sat out or opted for remote classes.
Enrollment is up overall at Arizona universities this fall, but the gains are not evenly felt https://t.co/LDsaytSt9O
— Alison Steinbach (@alisteinbach) September 22, 2021
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona has risen to 1,072,863 today from 1,070,757 yesterday and 19,658 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 2,106 cases and 74 deaths. Getting vaccinated dramatically reduces your chances of being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19. In rare breakthrough cases among the fully vaccinated, most have far milder symptoms. https://t.co/JLETqzjyqa pic.twitter.com/ySoiw9eAX7
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) September 22, 2021
In Maricopa County, there are 680,491 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 133,119 in Pima County, 67,387 in Pinal County, 40,386 in Yuma County, 30,534 in Mohave County, 25,475 in Yavapai County, 20,936 in Coconino County, 19,386 in Navajo County, 13,953 in Cochise County, 12,955 in Apache County, 8,712 in Santa Cruz County, 8,855 in Gila County, 6,857 in Graham County, 2,930 in La Paz County and 887 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATED WEEK OF 9/19*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) September 20, 2021
Free #Covid19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS:
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically < 48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Details/register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo
Mountain Shadow Elementary in the Deer Valley Unified School District was named a Model PLC school.
Congratulations to Mountain Shadows principal, Dr. Janet Gilbert and staff for their Solution Tree recognition as a Model PLC at Work School! We are so very proud of their work to improve learning outcomes for all students! @DVUSD @mtnshadows19602 pic.twitter.com/Hqa9DC4wD8
— Gayle Galligan (@ggalligan) September 22, 2021
The Managing Director of ASU Prep to deliver a speech about the disruption of K-12 education that COVID-19 caused.
This week on “The Learning Curve,” Julie Young, Managing Director of ASU Prep Academy and ASU Prep Digital discusses the implications of COVID-19’s disruption of American K-12 education and the future of digital learning. https://t.co/ghsMcjnudL
— ASU Prep Digital (@asuprepdigital) September 22, 2021
Castle Dome’s 8th Grade Girls Softball Team are city champions.
🥎 🥎 Team Sports are one of many areas students excel at District One. Congratulations to @CastleDomeMS‘s 8th Grade Girls Softball Team on their city championship win 🏆#ArtMusicPE #CastleDomeSports #ONEteam #ONEcommunity #ysd🥇 #girlssoftball⚾️ pic.twitter.com/zjoKXFgfqP
— Yuma District 1 (@YumaDistrict1) September 22, 2021
Arizona Department of Education will be hosting a FASFA kickoff next week for students or parents who have questions about filing for financial aid, as well as scholarship opportunities.
The Arizona #FAFSA Kick-Off takes place next Tuesday, September 28th! Breakout sessions will include:
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) September 21, 2021
✅DACA and undocumented students
✅CCRI Data
✅Scholarships A-Z
✅Innovative strategies to promote FAFSA completion
Learn more and register today: https://t.co/XlRY2PrZav. pic.twitter.com/JFHTThkCOy
A federally funded COVID testing program is operating at more than 200 public schools.
A federally funded COVID-19 surveillance testing program is up and running in Arizona schools.
— Yana Kunichoff (@Yanazure) September 22, 2021
So far, it’s operating at more than 200 public school campuses (14 districts) and another 300-some charter and private campuseshttps://t.co/u7ZEuLQ9OV
University of Arizona is expanding their program for Indigenous Teachers with the help of federal and state funding.
“Through ITEP, we’re working to revitalize and sustain #Indigenous knowledge systems – the histories, cultures, philosophies and languages. The process is about reconnecting because, historically, it’s been about disconnecting.” – Dr. Valerie Shirleyhttps://t.co/3q7chDHNdK
— UArizona Education (@UAZEducation) September 22, 2021
Students and staff of the Santa Cruz Valley District 35 were recognized by Rio Rico Rotary Club.
Congratulations David Moreno (CTMS), Jaime Teso(CTMS), Angela Holman (RRHS) and Melanie Estrada!(RRHS)
— SCV35Communications (@scv35_comm) September 22, 2021
Nominated by their schools and honored by the Rio Rico Rotary Club. Great examples of what makes our district and community so great. #SCV35AboveTheBar pic.twitter.com/CxpoV5gNqT
Students at Augusta Ranch Elementary work on after school service projects together
Success and service go hand in hand at Augusta Ranch Elementary. Their Principal Academy program provides students with leadership and teamwork training while encouraging them to make a difference through after-school service projects! @ARERattlers https://t.co/0pQlgUiEoA pic.twitter.com/ytneAc91F3
— The Official Gilbert Public Schools District (@GPS_District) September 22, 2021
Phoenix is to expand the laptop and hotspot lending program already established with the use of their federal relief funds
Earlier this summer, @azedschools was glad to invest federal relief & recovery dollars in the expansion of the laptop & hotspot lending program to ensure students in need had internet access at home. Read more! ⬇️ @CityofPhoenixAZ @CollegeDepot #ESSERinAZhttps://t.co/j3PLRY5Rzc
— Kathy Hoffman (@Supt_Hoffman) September 22, 2021
Valley Vista High School hosted their annual college fair as a part of their push for post secondary success
Today, we kicked off our push for #postsecondarysuccess as seniors attended our annual college fair. Students received brief information and visited with 18 selected schools who are part of the Arizona College Consortium to discuss their #postsecondaryplans! #monsoonpride pic.twitter.com/Rmp9vFwlax
— Valley Vista Monsoon (@VVHS_MONSOON) September 22, 2021
Sept. 21, 2021: Several Arizona public schools were named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools today – Mesa Public Schools‘ Franklin East Elementary School, Tucson Unified School District‘s Jacob C. Fruchthendler Elementary School, Vail School District‘s Mesquite Elementary School, Tolleson Union High School District‘s University High School and Juniper Tree Academy School‘s Desert View Academy in Yuma.
Congratulations to Arizona’s Blue Ribbon Schools named by the @usedgov!
— Kathy Hoffman (@Supt_Hoffman) September 21, 2021
✅ Franklin East Elementary @mpsaz
✅ University High School @TollesonUhsd
✅ Jacob C. Fruchthendler Elementary @tucsonunified
✅ Mesquite Elementary @vailschools
✅ Desert View Academy @DVAYuma pic.twitter.com/hHFVN3h45N
This longtime board member is so proud of Desert View Academy, 2021 National Blue Ribbon School! Formerly Carpe Diem, personalized learning pioneer Rick Ogston’s amazing little school of the future in Yuma. Well earned! @matthewladner @rickhess99 @anthonxhttps://t.co/eEIxRiuItC
— Don Soifer (@donsoifer) September 21, 2021
Education and children’s advocates await Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper’s ruling in the lawsuit against laws passed in the state budget that prohibit school mask mandates and the teaching of controversial topics. A ruling is expected before Sept. 29.
Daily #schools update: Education & children’s advocates await Judge’s ruling on #mask mandate & controversial topics lawsuit. More at #azednews – https://t.co/ivOYuHdv2h pic.twitter.com/BAGNUQiOvy
— AZ Education News (@azednews) September 15, 2021
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona has risen to 1,070,757 today from 1,068,823 yesterday and 19,584 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 1,934 cases and 71 deaths. Vaccines are widely available across Arizona at pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and other providers. To find a provider, visit https://t.co/GVkRGOVXh4. #RollUpYourSleeve pic.twitter.com/fRX1eKXXgd
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) September 21, 2021
In Maricopa County, there are 679,482 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 132,958 in Pima County, 66,954 in Pinal County, 40,347 in Yuma County, 30,429 in Mohave County, 25,359 in Yavapai County, 20,896 in Coconino County, 19,343 in Navajo County, 13,896 in Cochise County, 12,929 in Apache County, 8,700 in Santa Cruz County, 8,826 in Gila County, 6,843 in Graham County, 2,922 in La Paz County and 873 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATED WEEK OF 9/19*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) September 20, 2021
Free #Covid19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS:
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically < 48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Details/register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo
⚠️ FREE #COVID19 Vaccine Events Weds 9/22 for ages 12+:
— Public Health (@Maricopahealth) September 21, 2021
▶️ Murphy Education & Health Center, 1-5PM, 3140 W Buckeye Rd, Phoenix
▶️ Buckeye Family Resource Center, 3-6PM, 210 S. 6th St, Building #700, Buckeye
More info: https://t.co/3FkxvGJ8AD or call 602-506-6767. pic.twitter.com/chytiV0Qkh
Madison Elementary School District theater students received an interactive acting lesson from a Hamilton star today.
Madison students are not throwing away their shot! Students in Advanced Theater at No. 1 learned from one of the best today. Zoe Jenson, Eliza Hamilton from @HamiltonMusical visited students to give an interactive acting lesson. Thank you to Ms. Jenson for inspiring our students! pic.twitter.com/HeMTcJn0ZZ
— Madison ESD (@MadisonAZ) September 21, 2021
Hear why Hispanic Heritage Month is so important.
We are proud to see Monica featured and share her heritage! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth https://t.co/0Xa9nxKQHt
— Mesa Community College (@mesacc) September 21, 2021
Tucson Unified School District congratulates Tucson High Magnet School Teacher Jeremy Jonas for being named a Teacher of the Year for the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation.
Congratulations to Mr. Jeremy Jonas from Tucson High Magnet School for being named a Teacher of the Year for the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation! 🥳 He will be recognized GCOI event in Phoenix next month. #PROUD2BTUSD 🍎 pic.twitter.com/bduFts2H2o
— Tucson Unified (@tucsonunified) September 20, 2021
Arizona State University‘s Art Museum celebrated Mexican Independence Day with plenty of activities for students and visitors.
Did you attend @asuartmuseum‘s 3rd annual Mexican Independence Day celebration?
— Arizona State University (@ASU) September 21, 2021
From bachata and salsa lessons to game tables set up with lotería, this event was one for the books. 💃 🇲🇽https://t.co/Z2j0v1s8qO
Tempe Marketplace and Tempe Elementary School District present Laird School with items from the Load the Lockers school supplies and gift card drive.
Day 33 of 180 Days of #ChangeTheWorldTD3 @TMPDistrict recently hosted a #LoadtheLockers school supplies and gift card drive. Laird School was chosen as the recipient of this donation drive which generated more than 50 items of various school supplies. 💙 Thanks Tempe Marketplace! pic.twitter.com/qVcGE9MdpC
— Tempe Elementary (@TempeElementary) September 16, 2021
Chandler Unified School District celebrates students at Haley Elementary.
Haley Elementary is the only school in the district named after a former student. The staff and students do their best to honor her memory by achieving goals, having fun and putting students first. 🐯 #WeAreChandlerUnified pic.twitter.com/LMKqzgigE4
— Chandler Unified SD (@ChandlerUnified) September 21, 2021
Glendale Community College celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a discussion with Alberto Olivas.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Glendale Community College presents, Alberto Olivas! In his talk, Hijos de Dios: Mexica People, Past & Present, Mr. Olivas will be discussing Aztecs in Arizona.
— Glendale Community College (@gccaz) September 21, 2021
Join us on Zoom: https://t.co/YboDotrwBW pic.twitter.com/VmjNpeCCZ7
Sunnyside Unified School District celebrates student athletes.
WRESTLING HISTORY!
— Sunnyside Unified School District (@sunnysideusd) September 20, 2021
Sunnyside sophomore Audrey Jimenez made history on Friday night beating fellow standout Paige Morales in the 106-pound competition of FloWrestling’s first all-girls card of its Who’s Number One competition at Dallas. @AllSportsTucson https://t.co/iPRB7naCX8
Hear the facts during a Continuation of the Maintenance & Operations override during a town hall with the Maricopa Unified School District this evening.
You can attend in person or watch online, euther way make sure to ask questions! Maricopa Unified School District #20 https://t.co/20XZj0g8h0
— InMaricopa.com (@InMaricopa) September 21, 2021
Dysart Unified School District seeks people who love to serve students for their food service team.
We are currently looking to fill Food Service positions at many of our schools. Apply now in person at the Dysart Support Services office, 13825 W. Desert Cove Road, or call 623-876-7075. We would love for you to join our team! https://t.co/J5ffKaJsZA
— Dysart Schools (@DysartUSD) September 21, 2021
See how a reflection room changed student discipline at one school, courtesy of edutopia.
“As a school, we resolved to teach students to become reflective thinkers.” See how a “reflection room” transformed how one school manages discipline.https://t.co/9CYThrMFLr
— edutopia (@edutopia) September 21, 2021
See why it’s important for students to understand data & statistics, from Education Week.
#EDUCATION: Why it is Important for #K12 #Students to Understand #Data and #Statisticshttps://t.co/dDweQB7aiu pic.twitter.com/5N73WXJVfn
— Education News (@educationblog) September 21, 2021
See how students can learn outside the classroom, courtesy of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.
When young people aren’t in the classroom, that doesn’t mean that learning stops. A new playbook from @ForumFYI w/ @LPI_Learning @Turnaround explores the rich learning & development assets in community-based settings: https://t.co/YTBIyTdEK7 #SoLDinAction #ReadinessProjects pic.twitter.com/rXVAb3QU4Z
— AASA (@AASAHQ) September 21, 2021
Sept. 20, 2021: Education and children’s advocates await Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper’s ruling in the lawsuit against the laws prohibiting school mask mandates and the teaching of controversial topics. A ruling is expected before Sept. 29.
Daily #schools update: Education & children’s advocates await Judge’s ruling on #mask mandate & controversial topics lawsuit. More at #azednews – https://t.co/ivOYuHdv2h pic.twitter.com/BAGNUQiOvy
— AZ Education News (@azednews) September 15, 2021
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona has risen to 1,068,823 today from 1,066,803 yesterday and 19,513 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 2,020 cases and no deaths. Need help talking to your friends and family about getting vaccinated? Check out tips from @CDCgov: https://t.co/PMZBofeHSY
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) September 20, 2021
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe for ages 5-11 and plans to apply to the Food and Drug Administration by the end of the month for emergency use. https://t.co/v1oSsHc2oz
— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) September 20, 2021
In Maricopa County, there are 678,421 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 132,789 in Pima County, 66,567 in Pinal County, 40,327 in Yuma County, 30,339 in Mohave County, 25,299 in Yavapai County, 20,847 in Coconino County, 19,314 in Navajo County, 13,876 in Cochise County, 12924 in Apache County, 8,690 in Santa Cruz County, 8,821 in Gila County, 6,829 in Graham County, 2,912 in La Paz County and 868 in Greenlee County.
As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.https://t.co/n08xilq27U
— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) September 19, 2021
The J.O. Combs Unified School District will be offering free Flu and COVID vaccines this weekend.
ICYMI: We’re excited to work with our community partners to offer the first of many FREE flu and COVID vaccine events on Saturday, 9/25. Walk ins are accepted and anyone 12 and older is eligible for the vaccines! Learn more: https://t.co/QoyNVJlewC pic.twitter.com/ZVWBZ5qvg0
— J.O. Combs Unified School District (@JOCombsUSD) September 20, 2021
Tucson Unified School District has a new program to provide fresh food to students.
Over the past year, it’s become clear that one of our schools’ most vital services is providing healthy, nutritious meals. See how @azedschools‘ new Create Your Kitchen Program & @tucsonunified are working toward serving more fresh foods to students. ⬇️ https://t.co/j8vIDwuKGA
— Kathy Hoffman (@Supt_Hoffman) September 20, 2021
A virtual college fair is taking place this week for students interested in attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Are you ready for college🏫? If you or a student you know are interested in attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), there is a HBCU Virtual College Fair taking place this week! We hope you can attend. Register at https://t.co/aISVmPyVxk 💻📲 pic.twitter.com/8ks5pauWcT
— PXU (@PhoenixUnion) September 20, 2021
Governor Doug Ducey met with other Republican Governors today to discuss the education gap and other issues in schools this year.
Sat down with @GovStitt, @GovBillLee and education leaders at @The_RGA policy summit to discuss efforts in Arizona and across the nation to close the achievement gap, catch kids up after distance learning, expand school choice and utilize programs to keep students on track. pic.twitter.com/AhCw62gLHV
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) September 20, 2021
As schools across Arizona recognize National Suicide Prevention month, Peoria Unified engages students with activities to raise awareness .
As September is Suicide Awareness Month, @PeoriaFlexAcad students are participating in purposeful activities and dialogue around a topic often pushed to the side. To kick off the month, both PFA and @PeoriaMET participated in Chains of Hope through Teen Lifeline! pic.twitter.com/YgmwAvBYRf
— Peoria Unified (@PeoriaUnified11) September 20, 2021
Willow Canyon High School’s Softball Team hosted a ring ceremony to commemorate their state win.
The @WCHSSB Team hosted a #championship ring ceremony to celebrate the 5A state win in 2021. Their win was the first #softball championship in Dysart history. Congratulations on the new hardware!🏆💎@wccatathletics @WillowCanyonHS #DysartAthletics #DysartExtraordinary. pic.twitter.com/FwhEdsi14d
— Dysart Schools (@DysartUSD) September 20, 2021
Today the Arizona U.S. Senate Youth Program application opened for interested high school juniors and seniors.
Arizona’s U.S. Senate Youth Program application is now open! High school juniors & seniors passionate about community engagement, leadership, & government can apply for an opportunity to win a $10,000 scholarship & attend Washington Week! Learn more: https://t.co/hkVcIbY4a5. pic.twitter.com/xyoxiPRBZP
— Arizona Department of Education (@azedschools) September 20, 2021
Arizona State University will be holding a student forum with President Michael Crow tomorrow afternoon.
Join your student gov’t for a Student Forum with President Crow Tues., Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. Register & submit your questions today at https://t.co/1uXe2lhypM.
— Culture@ASU (@CultureASU) September 17, 2021
Bring your Student ID and mask to the event, along with your registration QR code. Free food and free swag! RSVP today! pic.twitter.com/Bsg1pTVGNy
Chandler Unified School District is hiring. See more below
📣 We’re hiring! There are a variety of roles available for outstanding people to join our team. Visit https://t.co/gXNmu65LpN to see all available jobs.
— Chandler Unified SD (@ChandlerUnified) September 20, 2021
(THREAD for direct links featured in image) #NowHiring #jobs pic.twitter.com/TnZGcF2cLy
Student athletes from McClintock High School competed in cross country events from students at schools across Arizona and California this weekend.
Over the weekend, 18 of our Cross Country athletes raced against some of the best schools in Arizona and California, and represented McClintock well. The Chargers walked away with 10 medals from all of their races, and we could not be more proud! Way to go, Chargers!💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/ji4wmKR8hc
— McClintockHighSchool (@McClintockTUHSD) September 20, 2021
Sept. 14, 2021: After hearing from the attorneys for the plaintiffs and the state yesterday in the lawsuit against the laws prohibiting school mask mandates and the teaching of controversial topics, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper said “I am going to take the matter under advisement, and I will have a ruling to you before Sept. 29.”
Those laws included in the budget bills approved by the Arizona Legislature and signed by Gov. Doug Ducey go into effect on Sept. 29, 2021.
See what happened during a court hearing today on the school #mask mandate & controversial topics lawsuit in #azednews Daily schools update – https://t.co/ivOYuHdv2h pic.twitter.com/ApEMYLAZmX
— AZ Education News (@azednews) September 13, 2021
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona has risen to 1,053,487 today from 1,050,878 yesterday and 19,304 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.
The @AZDHS is reporting 117 #covid19 deaths today. This is the highest (and only 3 digit) death report since February 25.
— The AZ – abc15 – Data Guru (@Garrett_Archer) September 14, 2021
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 2,609 cases and 117 deaths. Nearly all cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are among the unvaccinated. If you remain hesitant to get vaccinated, seek out facts from trusted sources, like your doctor or the @CDCgov. https://t.co/iByqWmiiIf
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) September 14, 2021
In Maricopa County, there are 668,223 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 131,183 in Pima County, 65,790 in Pinal County, 40,065 in Yuma County, 29,757 in Mohave County, 24,832 in Yavapai County, 20,565 in Coconino County, 19,053 in Navajo County, 13,615 in Cochise County, 12,809 in Apache County, 8,643 in Santa Cruz County, 8,645 in Gila County, 6,658 in Graham County, 2,816 in La Paz County and 833 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATED WEEK OF 9/12*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) September 13, 2021
Free #Covid19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS:
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically < 48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Details/register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo #DeltaVariant
Peoria HIgh School students’ artwork is highlighted during National Arts Education Week.
Thank you Mrs. Richter for brining the displays panels out in front of the Art room @PeoriaPanthers HS back to life! So great to see the @PeoriaUnified11 student’s skills, learning & the hard work displayed in their Artwork for all to see! #BecauseOfArtsEd creativity shines! pic.twitter.com/vQsnm0RlXk
— Peoria Arts Ed (@PeoriaArtsEd) September 14, 2021
Connecting new learning to students’ previous knowledge helps them remember more, edutopia says.
Learning outcomes can improve when teachers incorporate activities that support student recall.https://t.co/I4rD92V26V
— edutopia (@edutopia) September 14, 2021
Tolleson Union High School invites students’ families to take part in ASU’s American Dream Academy tonight.
SLHS families: If you did not participate in the ASU American Dream Academy last week, please join us tonight at 6PM in the Lecture Hall.
— Tolleson UHSD (@TollesonUhsd) September 14, 2021
Use the QR code to register. This QR code is specific to SLHS only, all other site QR codes to follow. pic.twitter.com/lotZQHLmpP
Deer Valley Unified School District‘s student athletes prepare for competition.
The Deer Valley #Skyhawk @dvskyhawks @DVUSD teams are hard at work. Badminton competition vs Saguaro and wresting practice. #excellence pic.twitter.com/lsewTKOAt1
— Curt Finch, PhD (@DrFinchDVUSD) September 14, 2021
Interested in serving students in your community and earning benefits too? Take a look at career opportunities in Kyrene School District.
Did you know you can bundle part-time positions in Kyrene? To receive full benefits and to be eligible for Arizona state retirement, many part-time employees combine jobs to reach 30+ hrs/week.
— KyreneSchools (@KyreneSchools) September 14, 2021
– Crossing Guards, Lunch, Comm. Ed, Instructional Asst. etc.https://t.co/FSzq9gPYAI pic.twitter.com/gBtYwkyL96
Need a little help with your homework? Check out these resources available at Maricopa County Library District.
Head back to school with a little help from @mcldaz. Did you know they offer free resources like homework help, SAT prep, language learning courses, and more? Visit https://t.co/3tVbbGE1Sp and click the “Learn” tab to see how they can help take your learning to the next level. pic.twitter.com/MgDwX3Qbrh
— Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) September 14, 2021
Killip Elementary students enjoy classes at their new school.
Today was the first day back to in-person learning for Killip Elementary School! We hope you had a great first day in your new school! See more photos here: https://t.co/WYIqEfdlwg pic.twitter.com/yplisO4iOO
— Flagstaff Unified School District (@FlagstaffUSD1) September 7, 2021
Teachers, here are some ideas on where to start when planning strategic intervention for your students.
As more teachers engage in planning strategic interventions for their students, many wonder where to start. This post shares some recommendations while also noting common missteps: https://t.co/H8CWmgQYOv #MTSS #mtbos #edequity pic.twitter.com/zsYDSFx0tD
— achievethecore.org (@achievethecore) September 14, 2021
Arizona K12 Center and College Football Playoff Foundation celebrate 10 amAZing educators.
We were thrilled to partner with @CFPExtraYard #BigDayforTeachers and celebrate 10 Arizona 🌟 Teachers with a Donors Choice gift! A BIG congratulations 🎉 to our 10 amAZing educators below. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/XKRAuMqxCw
— Arizona K12 Center (@azk12) September 14, 2021
Congrats to: 🌟Monet Richards @AmphiSchools, 🌟Barb Tingle @SUSD30, and 🌟Brianna Winiesdorffer @FlagstaffUSD1 (4/4) 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/uiGyhuw3Dv
— Arizona K12 Center (@azk12) September 14, 2021
Supt. of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman shares info about the Arizona Dept. of Education’s Creating Your Kitchen program.
Exciting news to share! The @azedschools Health and Nutrition Services Team is excited to announce its brand-new program, “Creating Your Kitchen”, to support Arizona schools’ efforts in providing students with healthy, nutritious meals. Learn more: https://t.co/kaeXBnvoNU.
— Kathy Hoffman (@Supt_Hoffman) September 14, 2021
Arizona State University’s student forum with President Michael Crow will be held on Sept. 21.
Happening one week from today, Sun Devil students. I look forward to hearing your questions.
— Michael Crow (@michaelcrow) September 14, 2021
Sept. 13, 2021: A hearing took place this afternoon in Maricopa County Superior Court on the lawsuit filed by education and children’s advocates against the state law prohibiting school mask mandates and teaching controversial subjects that was part of the budget bills approved by the Arizona Legislature and signed by Gov. Doug Ducey.
A ban on masks mandates at schools, what teachers can and can not teach, and rules for conducting elections are all policies that found heir way into Arizona’s state budget. A new lawsuit says those aren’t budget items, they are political horse-trading. https://t.co/NOV0o04gbe
— NPR (@NPR) September 13, 2021
TODAY At 1:30 p.m., Maricopa County Judge Katherine Cooper hears arguments in suit to block Arizona ban on mask mandates, as well as other laws enacted in state budget, from taking effect Sept. 29.
— Brahm Resnik (@brahmresnik) September 13, 2021
For livestream, click here: https://t.co/fjmWb6ku2E
Type ‘Lela’ under name.
A judge is set to hear arguments Monday in a case seeking to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of local governments and school districts to impose COVID-19 restrictions such as mask mandates. https://t.co/csH2Psnlop
— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) September 13, 2021
“This case is not the first time that the Legislature has pushed the boundaries of its constitutional limit to further its political agenda,” said Roopali Desai, attorney for the plaintiffs during the hearing. “In the past, Arizona courts have not hesitated to hold the Legislature to account by requiring compliance with the Constitution. This case should be no different, and in fact, if anything it presents even more compelling reason for upholding the constitutional requirement.” Desai said.
“Unless the law is challenged in this case and declared unconstitutional and enjoined, a great many children in Arizona will get COVID-19, they will get sick, they will suffer from long COVID, they will be hospitalized and they may die,” Desai said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Arizona Chapter in their amicus brief share how Arizona ranks at the very top nationally in child COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, Desai said.
Desai said the Arizona Constitution requires that the title of a bill include the contents of the act to make it clear to Arizonans what the bills are about.
“There is simply no way to square the provisions in this case with the constitutional mandate,” Desai said.
Section 13 of the Arizona Constitution requires that every act shall embrace one subject and that subject shall be expressed in the title of the bill, Desai said.
“If any subject shall be expressed in an act that is not expressed in the title, such act shall be void only so much thereof that is shall nor be embraced in the title,” Desai read from Section 13.
In this instance, the bills contain the titles “budget reconciliation” yet the bills also prohibit school mask mandates and the teaching of controversial concepts, which should have been put into separate bills according to guidance from the Arizona Constitution, Desai said.
Those provisions in the K-12 budget reconciliation bill have nothing to do with budget reconciliation, substantive law is prohibited from being included in the general appropriations bills, and “these provisions are not necessary to implement, carry out or effectuate the budget,” Desai said.
Hearing in suit seeking to overturn AZ ban on school mask mandates has begun. After some housekeeping, plaintiffs’ atty Roopali Desai argues the case is ‘not the 1st time that the Legislature has pushed the boundaries of its constitutional limits to further its political agenda.’
— Maria Polletta🌵 (@mpolletta) September 13, 2021
Important to remember the plaintiffs are challenging more than just the ban on school mask mandates in this suit; it also addresses ‘critical race theory’ ban, among other policy provisions included in budget package.
— Maria Polletta🌵 (@mpolletta) September 13, 2021
Desai said these provisions in the budget reconciliation bills are examples of “the pernicious practice of cobbling together unrelated policies, many of which failed in the normal legislative cycle but then were put into this bill at the 11th hour.”
“The Legislature understands the importance of Section 13. It’s not new to them,” Desai said. “The state is asking for a change in the law by excluding budget bills from Section 13.”
If the court voids the provisions the plaintiffs have requested, it will not impact the spending in the budget reconciliation bills, Desai said. She noted they were focusing on the titles of the bills.
“If the court were to declare those provisions that we’re talking about to be unconstitutional for one the reasons that you’ve presented, do we get to the injunctive relief piece of it?” asked Judge Katherine Cooper.
“It’s important to keep in mind that each one of these acts are separate, they do not sort of lump together into a group of four, that each act must be examined under the constitution separately and the different provisions may lead to different results in terms of how it’s done,” said Pat Irvine, the attorney for the state.
“If there’s one thing that’s clear is that it’s not strictly applied. The Legislature is given a lot of discretion, a lot of wiggle room, and we all sort of pick and choose how we quote so it’s important that you read a lot of these different descriptions,” Irvine said.
“Given the history of the budget reconciliation bills, the titles satisfy that because they put the people on notice to inquire what is going into them,” Irvine said.
“While the complaint is that this year was worse than other years, I don’t think there’s any doubt that budget reconciliation has often included things that people disagreed with that they didn’t necessarily think fit within the category, but that’s been done. I think the amicus brief says this has been the system since 2005,” Irvine said.
“The central provisions raised by the plaintiffs is that the challenges aren’t related to the budget. Budget reconciliation makes it necessary for every section in the bill to relate to the budget and it’s important to see that the word budget as far as I can see appears in Section 13,” Irvine said. “Budget reconciliation bills do not appear in the Constitution. These are not constitutionally defined terms.”
While appropriations bills do have clear requirements outlines in Section 20, Irvine said.
Then, Judge Cooper asked, “Are you saying that there’s a different Constitutional standard for a bill if it’s called a budget reconciliation bill as opposed to another kind of bill?”
“It’s the same standard that’s in Section 13, which is is it a single subject and is it reflected in the title,” Irvine said. “We are not saying budget bills are immune from Section 13.”
“Whether something is necessary to be in a budget reconciliation bill is something that the courts should defer to the Legislature on,” Irvine said.
Quite the argument: The Legislature has supremacy over the constitution and its judgment can’t be evaluated by the courts.
— Jim Small (@JimSmall) September 13, 2021
So much for separation of powers. https://t.co/ooO2CGhS08
Of the three bills attacked under the title provision, “the remedy there is to strike the offending ones,” Irvine said.
“The clear direction of the Constitution in Section 13 is to strike the void parts only that aren’t in the title is there,” Irvine said.
When asked by Judge Cooper, Irvine said the plaintiff has standing under the declaratory judgement act under three of the four bills with the exclusion of Senate Bill 1819.
“The titles of these bills don’t comply with Section 13 and Senate Bill 1819 also violates the single subject rule,” said Desai in her closing comments.
“We would request that the court enter a judgement in favor of the plaintiffs, declare the particular provisions of the three bills unconstitutional, sever them out and also to hold that Senate Bill 1819 in it’s entirety violates the single subject rule,” Desai said
Judge Cooper said “I am going to take the matter under advisement, and I will have a ruling to you before Sept. 29.”
The National School Boards Association has filed an amicus brief in the case, saying is supports the lawsuit seeking to overturn an Arizona law prohibiting school boards from requiring masks in schools.
We filed an amicus brief in Arizona state court in support of @AzSBA‘s lawsuit seeking to overturn a state law prohibiting school boards from requiring masks in schools. School boards need flexibility to make decisions on behalf of their local communities.https://t.co/7jCbngs5AU
— National School Boards Association | NSBA (@NSBAPublicEd) September 13, 2021
“Masks or no masks shouldn’t be a political decision,” said Chip Slaven, NSBA interim Executive Director and CEO. “Instead of one-size-fits-all state mandates, masking decisions should be based on science, state and local health data, and conversations with community members. As duly elected representatives of their communities, school board members are the best-positioned individuals to make decisions affecting the health and safety of the students and educators they represent.”
School districts have long been responsible for the education and the health and safety of their students—a responsibility the Arizona legislature “eviscerates,” according to the brief.
“Through the budget reconciliation bills (BRBs) challenged here, the Arizona legislature has removed the authority of the state’s school districts to fulfill their most basic and expected duty—to keep students, staff, and guests safe in school buildings,” the brief notes. “By prohibiting schools from imposing mask mandates, the so-called ‘budget’ bills have usurped local authority and long-held standards about how branches of state government ensure public health and local school boards collaborate with those authorities. The legislative action is unconstitutional…and dangerous. It imperils the health and safety of public school children and their communities.”
School districts take on parent-like responsibilities for students safety, the brief states.
“Courts have long recognized the doctrine of in loco parentis to uphold school district actions taken to protect students, even when school district restrictions may limit certain constitutional freedoms,” said Francisco M. Negrón, Jr., NSBA’s Chief Legal Officer. “In this instance, however, the Arizona legislature has stripped school districts of their ability to make decisions and provide tailored solutions during a time when they need them most in favor of state-imposed mandates that fail to account for the unique health challenges facing individual communities.”
Oral arguments happening later today. I’ll be tweeting the highlights, but here’s the call-in info for audio.
— Maria Polletta🌵 (@mpolletta) September 13, 2021
Line: 917-781-4590
ID: 860 084 431# https://t.co/fjevazq0xe
Meanwhile, a recent survey shows Arizona voters support students wearing in masks in schools to limit the spread of COVID-19. The survey was sponsored by the Arizona Public Health Association and the Arizona School Boards Association.
Survey: Voters support #school #mask mandates & school boards’ local control on making decisions that affect #students in their communities – https://t.co/FJg4xI4Gz0 pic.twitter.com/UVlFRElNNN
— AZ Education News (@azednews) September 9, 2021
A recent survey of 400 likely Arizona voters found more than half favor masks in schools.@GriseldaZetino has the story:https://t.co/UX33rXhFU9
— KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) September 13, 2021
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona has risen to 1,050,878 today from 1,048,600 yesterday and 19,187 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began.
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 2,278 cases and no deaths. The highly contagious Delta variant continues infecting Arizonans, nearly all of them unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. To protect yourself, get vaccinated: https://t.co/w4dIWTpW4A. pic.twitter.com/39wcd7pDaC
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) September 13, 2021
In Maricopa County, there are 666,798 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 130,914 in Pima County, 65,274 in Pinal County, 40,039 in Yuma County, 29,655 in Mohave County, 24,746 in Yavapai County, 20,514 in Coconino County, 19,020 in Navajo County, 13,591 in Cochise County, 12,793 in Apache County, 8,626 in Santa Cruz County, 8,626 in Gila County, 6,647 in Graham County, 2,809 in La Paz County and 826 in Greenlee County.
*UPDATED WEEK OF 9/5*
— Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (@ASUBiodesign) September 6, 2021
Free #Covid19 saliva testing continues in Arizona in partnership w/@AZDHS:
– Use agency code SALIVATEST
– Drive-thru available
– Results typically < 48hrs
– Ages 5+
– Bring QR code (no ID req)
Details/register: https://t.co/bogIAKKMgo #DeltaVariant
JUST IN: Health experts predict Pfizer may have a vaccine ready for young children by the end of October, under a best-case scenario. https://t.co/LXBtMFSBZA pic.twitter.com/RJZ1Ugp16O
— azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) September 13, 2021
Tomorrow afternoon @PhoenixUnion is providing free childhood immunizations at the Academies of South Mountain. #oneteamunafamilia #PXU pic.twitter.com/xUDXkNBkCq
— Cartwright District (@CartwrightSD) September 13, 2021
It looks like COVID-19 cases are leveling off slightly in Arizona. @Jill_C_Ryan reports. https://t.co/GEaZhDtZxE
— KJZZ Phoenix (@kjzzphoenix) September 13, 2021
UPDATE New COVID-19 report from UofA’s @JoeKGerald shows signs Delta surge easing but warns stress on hospitals far from over. Graph below captures why so many parents/MDs/educators pushing back on AZ ban on mask mandates. FULL REPORT https://t.co/tQ26xzVhr6 pic.twitter.com/2DvsDTuL9T
— Brahm Resnik (@brahmresnik) September 13, 2021
Crane School District and Dysart Schools celebrate National Arts in Education Week.
🎨🎭🎶🩰It’s National Arts in Education Week! We celebrate art education in all its forms & the impact it has on our students. Researchers find that sustained learning in the arts correlates strongly with higher achievement in both math and reading. #BecauseofArtsEd #WeAreCrane pic.twitter.com/z9hP8yhwiL
— Crane School Dist. (@CraneSchools) September 13, 2021
It’s #ArtsinEducation Week in Dysart Schools and across the nation! All week we’ll be highlighting the creative and expressive side of our students. First up is the extremely talented Eli Hernandez from @WillowCanyonHS on the viola. #DysartArts pic.twitter.com/C6IBtR5acp
— Dysart Schools (@DysartUSD) September 13, 2021
Learn more about Flagstaff Festival of Science that runs Sept. 17 through 26 here.
In its 32nd year, the 2021 Flagstaff Festival of Science will take place Sept. 17-26, exploring the theme “Stories in Stone.” Learn more about @NAU‘s role in the festival’s success here: https://t.co/UoV1ZtQy7k pic.twitter.com/dzOPZtsaKT
— Arizona Board of Regents (@AZRegents) September 13, 2021
Mesa Public Schools is hoping a new program to encourage people with degrees outside education to become teachers will help them become fully staffed.
ICYMI: Mesa Public Schools district is still 80 teachers away from being fully staffed, but a program aimed at filling teacher positions with people who have college degrees outside of education could be the solution. https://t.co/J9aj8XqfYh
— 12 News (@12News) September 13, 2021
Learning music can help student learning in other subjects, according to The Hechinger Report.
PROOF POINTS: A new book by a Northwestern University neuroscientist makes a case for teaching music to improve learning in other subjects.
— The Hechinger Report (@hechingerreport) September 13, 2021
Via guest columnist @chrisberdik: https://t.co/WulkdVH8T7
Help students learn about the stock market and the GameStop phenomenon, with these resources courtesy of Arizona Council on Economic Education.
This collection from the @CouncilEconEd will help students learn about the GameStop phenomenon introducing them to concepts like financial investments, stock market, and markets and prices. https://t.co/PbDtvK744r pic.twitter.com/inOPTZuuKB
— AZ Council Econ Ed (@AzCouncilEconEd) September 13, 2021
East Valley Institute of Technology celebrates staff who make a difference for students and the community.
4 years! We are happy to be celebrating our fourth anniversary with EVIT Digital Device Diagnostic & Repair instructor Jared Bodine. Thank you for continuing to train our students & serve our community. We appreciate you! #4YearsofService #EVITChangesLives #WeAreEVIT pic.twitter.com/EhW8LFwPTT
— EVIT Career & College Prep #WeAreEVIT (@EVITnews) September 13, 2021
Kyrene Traditional Academy students learned about the importance of first responders during a 9/11 anniversary ceremony.
🇺🇸Today Kyrene Traditional Academy held a #911Anniversary ceremony. Thank you @ChandlerPolice Sgt. Jason McClimons for speaking to students about the importance of first responders. Sgt. McClimons attended KTA when it was Kyrene del Sureno in the 80’s! #TeamKyrene pic.twitter.com/4ffFKfIRS8
— KyreneSchools (@KyreneSchools) September 10, 2021
Learn more about the most influential document in American history during Glendale Community College’s week-long celebration of Constitution Day!
We invite YOU to join us for a week-long celebration of Constitution Day! 📜
— Glendale Community College (@gccaz) September 13, 2021
Join us each day at 11am for an hour session focused on voting, civic engagement and the most influential document in American history, our Constitution.
Info and WebEx link ▶️ https://t.co/XVNvlc5rL4 pic.twitter.com/bvauoCKmYs
Learn more about Read Better Be Better‘s partnership with the Kingman Area Literacy Program.
Learn more about our partnership with the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) in this great article from the @KingmanMiner!https://t.co/9HnuBlIu2R
— Read Better Be Better (@readbetteraz) September 13, 2021
Do you need to register for the PSAT?
Today is the last chance to register for the PSAT that will be held on the Horizon Honors campus on Wednesday, October 13th! Register here:https://t.co/IAMahHDO0f#horizonhonors#PSAT pic.twitter.com/Ip8VX3TihT
— Horizon Honors Schools (@horizonhonors) September 13, 2021
Tucson Unified School District invites families to take part in an upcoming webinar in Spanish to help raise awareness about blood pressure.
Parents! Be sure to take advantage of the community education webinar, in Spanish, coming up to help raise awareness about blood pressure! The webinar will take place Wednesday, September 29th at 11:30 AM, so be sure to visit our website to register!❤️ | https://t.co/BauAMe7P6v pic.twitter.com/HNpbT5iI6H
— TUHSD News (@TUHSD_News) September 13, 2021
Arizona State University thanks its students and staff who helped them earn the Number One ranking for innovation again this year.
Sun Devils, you did it again! 🔱
— Arizona State University (@ASU) September 13, 2021
Thank you to the incredible students, faculty, researchers and staff – the ASU innovators – who make this ranking possible year after year.
And to those who came before us, thank you for blazing a trail of innovation. https://t.co/E6RX0vZFJH pic.twitter.com/FQeXL3aOjR
Glendale Union High School gives a shout-out to two of it’s schools included in Arizona’s High School Football Rankings this week.
Congratulations to Sunnyslope and Greenway for being included in Arizona’s High School Football Rankings for Week 4. To view, the rankings click here, https://t.co/KPm88WcHWU. #WeAreGUHSD #ExcellenceContinues #SunnyslopeProud #GreenwayProud pic.twitter.com/Arl8I3MBhi
— GlendaleUnionHSDAZ (@GlendaleUnionAZ) September 13, 2021
Earlier coverage:
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
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