ASU brings engineering course to Navajo Nation teens
Arizona State University has brought an introduction to engineering course to Greyhills Academy High School in Tuba City through its ASU Preperatory Academy.
UA finds a third of undergrads stay in the Tucson metro area after graduation
A university office conducts the survey to add data to the conversation about what students do after graduating.
Somerton council members call for education campaign against fentanyl
City council members here want the police and fire departments to launch an anti-drug campaign in hopes of preventing a surge of overdoses seen elsewhere in Yuma County.
Nominations are in for 2020 Yuma County Teacher of the Year
Educators across Yuma County have been nominated for the 2020 Teacher of the Year and Outstanding First Year Teacher awards. Hosted by the Education Foundation of Yuma County, the awards give the education community an annual opportunity to nominate their…
3 Arizona students returning from car event killed in crash
Three Arizona high school students enrolled in an automotive technology program were killed when a college van went off a highway on the way back from a professional drag racing event near Phoenix, officials said Saturday. The van crashed Friday…
O’Halleran stops in Maricopa to talk infrastructure, education
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran, D-Sedona, made a pit stop in Maricopa on his road trip across Congressional District 1 on Wednesday to participate in a round-table talk about infrastructure.
Michigan educator Scott Menzel named superintendent of Scottsdale schools on Saturday
The Scottsdale school board ended its years-long superintendent search on Saturday, unanimously naming Scott Menzel its permanent leader. The decision came after 18 hours of deliberations that started on Friday morning. Five groups comprised of teachers, students, parents and residents,…
Parents at Washington Elementary want school resource officer back
Washington Elementary students and parents continue to lose trust in school after the school resource officer was reassigned. Parent Priscilla Flores reads a letter penned by her daughter, a student at Washington Elementary, "He still had a lesson to teach…
Hamilton boys soccer coach Lance Thompson steps down following 6A semifinal loss
Lance Thompson, who led Chandler Hamilton's boys soccer team to the 6A state final last year and to the semifinals this season, has resigned in order to become association athletic director at the College of Southern Nevada. Hamilton Athletic Director…
Soaring health costs impacting Kyrene employees
Kyrene School District employees will be picking up a larger share of the cost of health insurance for their spouses and children next school year because the district’s benefit trust fund has plummeted to a “dangerously low” level. During a…
A chance for boys, parents to give back and bond
Ahwatukee sixth graders and their parents have a chance to enroll in a unique organization that instills a notion of giving back in the youngsters and strengthen the bond between them and their mother and father. The 3-year-old Ahwatukee boys…
Children learn ‘Art of the Story’ at Mesa museum
Storytelling is as old as mankind. The i.d.e.a. Museum’s spring exhibit, “Art of the Story,” dwells on the traditional “once upon a time” and also receives fresh impetus in the digital age. It runs through May 24, at the museum…
Chaparral High School teacher and coach on leave after investigation into his credentials
A Chaparral High School teacher and coach of multiple sports is on paid administrative leave after an investigation by the Arizona Department of Education. Scottsdale Unified School District says Richie Krzyzanowski has been at Chaparral since 2014, but now the…
Farm Science Day postponed due to rain forecast
Due to some highly surprising forecasts, the only rain the city will get this week is a heavy downpour on Saturday, raining out the Farm Science Day.
Highland High School placed on lockdown after threat
Highland High School in Gilbert was on lockdown after a threat Monday morning. Police say the school was placed on lockdown while officers investigated, and students not already on campus were not allowed to enter.
