Arizona’s top education leader calls for more school funding
Kathy Hoffman slams Ducey’s plan to enact tax cuts instead of fully funding schools and safety net…
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Divided Senate OKs expanded tax funds for private schools
PHOENIX (AP) — Republicans in the Arizona Senate on Monday approved a proposal to quadruple the size of a program that allows people to use tax…
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Crane School District to offer in-person learning
All Crane schools will begin offering in-person learning as of Monday, February 8,…
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Arizona Western College trying to save jobs
AWC hopes to save as many jobs as possible with new funding from the second CARES…
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Yuma High cancels boys soccer season
There won’t be a boys soccer season this year for Yuma High School.…
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WATCH NOW: AWC holds its 2020 Hall of Fame virtual induction ceremony
AWC will recognize those who have brought significant prestige and recognition to the school.…
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Remote learning increases students’ screen time
Electronics are a large part of most of our daily routines, but many have seen their screen times spike since the start of the pandemic. This…
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Annette Gonzalez-Buttner speaks out after Imperial County Officer of Education board votes for her resignation
Trustee Annette Gonzalez-Buttner is refusing to resign, even after the board voted on her immediate resignation Monday…
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A parent’s perspective on remote learning
Local parents have different thoughts about remote learning vs. classroom learning. Some feel strongly that their children need to be back in the…
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Three Gadsden Elementary schools sharing $540K in funding
Three schools in the Gadsden Elementary School District will be sharing a total of $540,000 in…
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McGraw’s Bring Cheer Campaign with holiday cards
Students in Kinder through 8th grade gathered together to create holiday…
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Students head back to school as distance learning continues
Students are heading back to school but most local school districts reverting to virtual learning following the holiday season. This, as state…
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Ducey rejects request for 2-week school ‘quarantine’
Despite the state’s surge of coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Saturday rejected the state’s top education official’s call for him…
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AZ Superintendent requesting executive action as local school districts continue distance learning
Arizona Superintendent Kathy Hoffman calling on Governor Doug Ducey to take immediate action. Meanwhile, several school districts have already…
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STUDY: Children’s Reading Skills Are Not Developing During Pandemic
WEST LAFAYETTE, In. (WLFI) — According to a recent study, some kids are up to six months behind in developing their reading skills due to COVID-19.…
Continue Reading Crane School District to continue remote learning after holiday break
The Crane Elementary School District announced Wednesday students will continue with remote learning after the holiday break. …
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Helios Education Foundation RNY scholarship applications open January 1
The scholarship program has awarded up to $720,000 to YUHSD students during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school…
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Kofa HS student selected to serve on Arizona Youth Arts Council
Marilyn Garcia Chavez is first student from Kofa High to be selected for the…
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Local teacher named ‘EconHero’ for December
A Vista High School teacher was honored by the Thomas R. Brown Foundation and the University of Arizona Office of Economics Education as the…
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San Luis High School students earn recognition for academic success
Yuma Union High School District says Guillermo Velez and Maritza Noriega received the award for their academic achievements and high test scores on…
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