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Carefree, AZ · Education
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Casteel and Red Mountain battle under the lights in Queen Creek
Players from Casteel High School and Red Mountain High School compete during a nonregion football game in Queen Creek. The matchup featured hard-hitting action on both sides of the ball as the Colts and Mountain Lions squared off before a large crowd early in the Arizona high school football season. The photo package highlights key moments from the game, including offensive drives, defensive stops, special teams plays and sideline reactions as both teams battled for momentum throughout the contest. Casteel and Red Mountain are among the East Valley’s perennial football powers, drawing strong community support and showcasing some of the state’s top prep talent on Friday night.
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ASU professor honored with prestigious award
Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan honored for contributions to tech policy and AI. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this edition of ASU All Access.
East Valley Tribune
Scottsdale Unified board candidates sound off on school closures, bond
With the topic of school closures blazing in the Scottsdale Unified School District, how would the three candidates for the board handle the situation?. At its Oct. 6 meeting, the SUSD Governing Board considered three options – and, with a 3-2 vote, decided to close Copper Ridge and Laguna Prep elementary schools. (See story, page 6.)
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Scottsdale Unified to close Copper Ridge, Laguna Prep schools
This is not a rerun: The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board decided – by a 3-2 vote – to close two schools. The action to close Laguna Prep and Copper Ridge at the board’s Oct. 6 meeting was eerily similar to one a year before, when SUSD Superintendent Scott Menzel guided the board to close Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon K-8.
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Tempe Elementary School District softens approach to reducing absenteeism
Nearly three in 10 Tempe Elementary School District students were chronically absent in September 2025, and district officials are trying a new approach to get more children into classrooms this year. Rather than scolding families about missed school days, the district is setting quarterly attendance goals, identifying students who need...
East Valley Tribune
Scottsdale Unified to close Copper Ridge, Laguna Prep schools
This is not a rerun: The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board decided – by a 3-2 vote – to close two schools. The action to close Laguna Prep and Copper Ridge at the board’s Oct. 6 meeting was eerily similar to one a year before, when SUSD Superintendent Scott Menzel guided the board to close Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon K-8.
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'Sometimes I'd rather go to bed hungry': ASU Downtown students pay premium prices for subpar dining
PHOENIX — I walked into The Drop on the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus looking to do my usual meal exchange for a vegan burger. I was told they no longer accept meal exchange for that, only regular burgers and turkey sandwiches. So I’d have to pay $15 if I wanted my normal meal.
Surprise Independent
Jobs are coming to the West Valley; our community colleges need to be ready
OPINION — The West Valley is in a period of tremendous growth. TSMC is producing advanced semiconductors in north Phoenix. Amkor is building a major semiconductor packaging and testing campus in Peoria. VAI Resort is taking shape in Glendale. Hospitals and medical facilities are expanding along with our population.
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New crisis alert badges allow Phoenix Union staffers to call for help by pressing a button
Phoenix Union High School District employees have access to a new safety feature this year. All staffers now wear crisis alert badges right next to their employee IDs. “They’re a blank badge with a small button on the front," said Richard Franco, the district's executive director of marketing, communications and safety.
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Higher tuition creates financial challenges for international students
International students at Mesa Community College pay nearly four times the tuition residents do, causing a major financial strain for many students on F-1 Visas. According to the Maricopa Community Colleges website, international students pay $372 per credit, compared with Maricopa County residents, who pay $97 per credit. F-1 visa...