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Twelve Yavapai College scholars earn tuition-free transfers to Arizona universities.

In the longest Spelling Bee MUSD has held, Maricopa Wells middle schooler Brady McMullen came out on top in the annual event with the word “Rhubarb.” After 10 full rounds, 24 contestants were wittled down to two. Nine more rounds…

An important element of emotional intelligence is knowing ourselves. Self-awareness is a process taught and practiced throughout life. Children can become aware of themselves by the end of their first year or between 15 and 24 months. Self awareness is…

In March 2018, the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office began investigating 25-year-old Carlos Zavalza, an assistant coach for a local youth wrestling program. Wednesday, the Marshal’s Office, working in partnership with deputies from the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Navajo County…

A new report from EdBuild shows the gaps between many school districts in this country are vast. In their new report called Faultlines, the nonprofit, which focuses on school finance fairness, finds the most segregating school district borders nationwide.

Arizona students say they want to see a change when it comes to the growing vaping epidemic. Groups like the American Heart Association plan to join Valley high schoolers Thursday, as they call for tobacco companies to be more transparent…

The Peoria community is rallying around Liberty High School's beloved canine mascot, who found himself in need of life-saving surgery. "Leo" is a service dog who spends his days on the campus of Liberty High School, where he's known as…

Emerging mega-constellations, though aimed to improve services on Earth, have become a primary concern for astronomers during the last year, when these large groupings of satellites have begun to block both professional and amateur stargazers from the very things that…

How is your neighborhood for raising kids? This past week Diversity Data Kids in partnership with Brandeis University released the Child Opportunity Index. The index uses data for the country’s 100 largest metro areas and scores them in areas such…

Lincoln Elementary School Principal Karen Hughes, left, cheers her students for their “awesome” good character traits as teachers and volunteers showcase the six pillars of good character on decorated signs behind her. On the screen was one of the themes…

As suicide rates continue to rise for children and teens across the U.S., students and teachers from more than 150 Arizona schools gathered this week to put a spotlight on the issue and talk over ways to prevent self-harm, addiction…

Charges have been dismissed against a former superintendent of the Apache Junction Unified School District who was accused of theft and misuse of public money. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office filed a motion conceding that the matter should be remanded…

Somerton city officials have asked Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey for his help in expediting state funding for a future high school in the city.

Glendale Elementary School District says police have been notified after students reported a strange man taking pictures. The district says there have been two reports in two weeks of this man taking photos around Desert Spirit School. "No students have…

Through collaboration and partnerships, Cochise County Superintendent of Schools Jacqui Clay is working on strategies to sustain “long-term educational and community relationships.”