An Arizona nonprofit announced a new study last week to document wildlife in the Sky Island region of Arizona and neighboring Sonora, Mexico. The studies stem from concerns over new border wall construction.
The number of Arizonans out of work and seeking benefits hit yet another new record this past week as the state economy continues to feel the effects of COVID-19. New figures from the state Department of Economic Security show there…
School leaders in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas have announced they're discontinuing their use of the Zoom videoconferencing service for distance learning because of security, privacy, harassment and other concerns. And individual schools in Los Angeles and elsewhere are also switching…
The Arizona Interscholastic Association recently ruled that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no competition will be played until further notice. Seasons were halted with little notice. Several seniors who were gearing up for their final go-around of high school sports…
The Payson Unified School District has embraced a sweeping experiment in online learning — but still isn’t sure how many kids are getting left out.
When state officials cancelled classes for two weeks in mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak, some high school seniors in Santa Cruz County initially responded with excitement.
Registration now open for Yavapai College summer classes
The Yuma Union High School District governing board will meet for its regular monthly meeting Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room, located at the district administrative office at 3150-B S. Avenue A.
Blue Ridge Unified School District made statewide news last week for its Fab Lab students’ efforts to create protective face shields and ventilators for healthcare workers. Gov. Ducey recognized the district and its partners in an address to the state.…
But what about the kids? School closures lead to challenges for Williams administrators
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, is limiting its curbside service to students in need of reference or reading materials.
Sedona Race Pace swimmer Renae Porteous won two events at the Age Group State Championships — held from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8. In the process, Porteous made history. As a 12-year-old two years ago, Porteous won the…
Diné College adjusts to online studies, postpones May graduation
A new report from the data firm Civis Analytics says Maricopa County is at risk of the second greatest undercount in the 2020 census – which could end in losses up to $13.2 million in federal funding for some communities that…
In trying to launch a distance learning program for his students, Tucson's Sunnyside Unified School District superintendent faced a dilemma. Steve Holmes' school district serves a lot of students living in poverty. Some have wireless internet, and some don't. The…
