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Tucson native Jake Rogers looks to lead Chandler Basha to another open state championship

It was a happy homecoming for Tucson native Jake Rogers as the Chandler Basha quarterback threw for four touchdowns on Friday night. No. 4 Basha beat No. 19 Salpointe 35-0 in Jake Rogers’ return to his first high school. “It’s definitely a surreal feeling playing on this side of...

Tucson, AZ · 7d
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Opinion: A test of tradition: Should universities cut ties with fraternities?

Why do colleges continue to recognize and accommodate organizations whose traditions and practices repeatedly generate concerns about student safety, accountability and exclusion?

Tucson, AZ · 6d

We Are Sierra Vista

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Business Degrees Keep Arizona Students On Steady Career Paths Across Every Industry

Arizona students are picking business, nursing, and engineering degrees as their go-to majors, with employers actively recruiting across the state's growing tech and healthcare sectors.

Arizona · 4d

Seattle ON Tap

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No. 2 Chandler Absolutely DESTROYED No. 6 Pinnacle, And Every 6A Team Just Got Put On Notice

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) No. 2 Chandler absolutely destroyed No. 6 Pinnacle this week in a huge 6A matchup, laying down a marker that every team in the conference needs to pay attention […]

Chandler, AZ · 8d

East Valley Tribune

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Most Mesa schools earn ‘A’ or ‘B’ from state

Last year was a strong year for Mesa Public Schools for the Arizona Department of Education’s letter grades as all its comprehensive high schools were among the 33 schools that earned an “A.”. The district overall received a “B,” as did 34 of its schools. Seven...

Mesa, AZ · 7d

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Children’s Museum of Phoenix launches preschool, literacy center for downtown community

MARK BRODIE: A new preschool will be opening in downtown Phoenix next fall, and it’ll be located in a place that may be familiar to a lot of kids and their grownups. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix — which itself is located in an old school building — is undergoing a more than 35,000-square-foot expansion and renovation that includes about 10,000 square feet for a new preschool. There will also be a new early literacy learning center as well.

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

AZFamily

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Flooded football field cancels senior night game at high school in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Senior football players at a Scottsdale high school aren’t getting their special night after rain flooded their football field. Severe storms rolled through the Valley on Friday afternoon and evening, causing flooding in several areas. The football field at Chaparral High School is one...

Scottsdale, AZ · 8d

Gilbert Independent

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GPS schools earn high state rankings

Several Gilbert Public Schools campuses were recognized among Arizona's top elementary schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Gilbert, AZ · 7d

ABC 15 News

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Mesa Public Schools earns top marks statewide, with all six comprehensive high schools reaching A ratings

MESA, AZ — Report cards look strong across Mesa Public Schools, where staff and students at campuses like Dobson High School are being praised by the Arizona Department of Education. A total of 33 schools in the district now have A ratings — and for the first time ever,...

Mesa, AZ · 8d

KTAR News

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Arizona’s public universities receive $4M grant to help returning students finish degrees

The Arizona Board of Regents announced Tuesday it received a federal grant of nearly $4 million to support an initiative that helps returning college students complete their degrees. The $3.97 million award from the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program will go toward expanding the AZ Comeback...

Arizona · 8d

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Phoenix Jewish Student, 14, Faced Nazi Salutes and Camp Threats, Complaint Says

A 14-year-old Jewish girl at Desert Shadows Middle School in Phoenix was called “dirty filthy jew” and “ugly jew,” targeted with a Heil Hitler salute, and told her parents should send her to a concentration camp to be “gassed,” according to a 24-page federal civil rights complaint filed Oct. 16. The complaint alleges that when one of her classmates allegedly shoved her into a cabinet weeks later, a school administrator chalked the incident up to a crush.

Phoenix, AZ · 9d

Arizona Mirror

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Paradise Valley district faces civil rights complaint over ignoring antisemitic abuse

The Anti-Defamation League filed a federal civil rights complaint against Paradise Valley Unified School District, accusing school officials of failing to address the antisemitic harassment of a teen girl.  In a 33-page complaint to the U.S. Department of Education, attorney Gregory D. Speier, who filed the complaint on behalf of the ADL, recounted a month […]

Paradise Valley, AZ · 9d

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School Closures’ Effects Are Still Felt by a Community Years Later

PHOENIX – Heard Elementary School served its community for 72 years before the Phoenix Elementary School District closed it at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Ten of 12 schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District are Title I. Allison Gullick, a parent currently running for a school board position, said the closing has been “devastating” to the community. Gullick said the school was used as a community space, and some kids now have bus rides that were up to an hour long.

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

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Football in the West Valley

It’s crunch time for high school football teams all across the Agua Fria Union High School District. With the regular season ending soon, every game matters as teams fight to improve their records and earn a spot in the state playoffs. Football takes preparation beyond game night. Players spend time practicing plays, studying opponents, and working with coaches to correct mistakes from previous games. As the season moves forward, teams have to use what they learn each week to prepare for the next matchup. From Verrado and Desert Edge in the 5A to Agua Fria and Goodyear in 4A, Each team has a different path to the postseason, but they all have the same goal, make playoffs and most important, to finish strong!

Avondale, AZ · 9d

Goodyear Independent

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Inside LESD79: Meet Principal Denise Lundberg

Principal Denise Lundberg helps young leaders find their voices at Litchfield Elementary School.

Phoenix, AZ · 7d

West Valley View

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Buckeye coach earns Cardinals weekly honor

For Buckeye Union High School head football coach David “Puni” Ellis, being named the Arizona Cardinals High School Coach of the Week represents more than individual recognition. It reflects the dedication of his players, coaching staff and a community that continues to support the Hawks. Ellis received the...

Buckeye, AZ · 9d

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Scottsdale district will close 2 schools, adding to Valley school closures

Earlier this month, the Scottsdale Unified School District board voted to shut down two additional schools after the 2026-27 school year. Both Copper Ridge and Laguna Elementary schools will close their doors, following last year’s closures of Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon schools. All four schools are a part of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD).

Scottsdale, AZ · 10d

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Districts struggle to staff CTE — but not this Arizona school system

Staffed Up is a monthly series examining school staffing best practices and solutions for teacher recruitment and retention. Shrinking enrollment and teacher shortages in hard-to-fill roles are ongoing challenges in many school districts nationwide, but that’s not the case for Western Maricopa Education Center. The Arizona public school district...

Arizona · 9d

ABC15 Arizona

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Complaint alleges Scottsdale school's inaction after antisemitic harassment

The Anti-Defamation League has filed a complaint against Paradise Valley Unified School District, saying the district did not act after alleged antisemitic harassment and assault on a student.

Scottsdale, AZ · 9d

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Valley medical school, first to offer Workforce Pell Grant to low-income students

One Valley school has become the first in the state to offer low-income students the federal Workforce Pell Grant. Students enrolled in the phlebotomy program at Pima Medical Institute (PMI) in Phoenix were able to apply for the grant, which is disbursed on a financial need basis. PMI’s Corporate Director...

Phoenix, AZ · 8d