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Arizona Game & Fish is offering educational opportunities online for teachers and students.
Game & Fish offers educator webinar series on creating digital resources
Arizona Game & Fish has been developing new digital resources that can be accessed by students and others from the comfort of their home during safety quarantine conditions due to COVID-19 … more
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Litchfield Elementary Food Services site supervisor Nichole Tudor, left, and bus driver Jocelyn Zvosechz hand out grab-and-go meals to kids in Avondale’s Rio Crossing neighborhood March 25.
Litchfield Elementary School District expands grab-and-go meal program
A colorful Litchfield Elementary School District van rolled into Avondale’s Rio Crossing neighborhood Wednesday morning, March 25 on what would normally be a school day, pulling up to the curb … more
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PebbleCreek Rotary to award five $1,000 Outstanding Senior scholarships
The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek is looking for five outstanding high school seniors interested in receiving a $1,000 scholarship for higher education. The club will select one graduating … more
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Jennifer Hipp works with her son as the kindergartner at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School learns from home as schools are closed due to the coronavirus.
Remote learning part of the new normal in Arizona, elsewhere
With most schools in Arizona closed through April 10 due to the coronavirus, not all students are off the hook when it comes to class time. Remote learning is becoming a part of the social … more
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, serves meals to school children Thursday, March 19, 2020, outside Sunset Elementary School in Phoenix. With all state schools shut down due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, many districts are continuing their distribution of breakfast and lunch curbside to kids 18 and under.
Arizona schools to remain closed through April 10
PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman today announced a two-week extension of school closures through Friday, April 10, 2020. Going forward, Governor Ducey and … more
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Litchfield Elementary School District begins grab and go breakfast, lunch distribution
Families of Litchfield Park Elementary School District students ages 18 and younger can pick up free grab and go breakfasts and lunches prepared by the district’s Food Services Department at … more
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Art teacher Bryan Kilgore draws “TP,” a character introduced March 16 in his new daily instructional series on YouTube.
Art teacher uses social media to spark kids’ creativity during COVID-19 uncertainty
COVID-19 may have closed his classroom, but thanks to social media, class is still in session for Avondale art teacher Bryan Kilgore. “Art is fun and necessary,” and “provides a … more
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Litchfield Elementary district to hold substitute teacher job fair
Litchfield Elementary School District has an immediate need for substitute teachers. A Guest Teacher Job Fair for those interested in learning more is planned 9-11 a.m. Monday, March 28 in the … more
A screen capture from the video shows of the new Litchfield Park City Center.
Canyon View videography students create Litchfield Park video
The city of Litchfield Park partnered with Canyon View High School in Waddell to create a 4-minute video short titled, “Litchfield Park Future City Center.” The video, created by … more
The Arizona Educational Foundation is teaming up with Intel and the Intel Foundation to provide the “Intel 40 for 40 Teacher Grants” where 40 teachers throughout the state will receive $2,500 grants to fund STEAM projects. [Submitted photo]
Statewide teacher grant program facing March 6 deadline
The Arizona Educational Foundation is teaming up with Intel and the Intel Foundation to provide the “Intel 40 for 40 Teacher Grants” where 40 teachers throughout the state will receive … more
Past Gallery 37 projects include “Mirage,” a mural at the New River Trailhead in Peoria, dedicated in September 2019.
Apprentice Artist Program seeking student applicants
The West Valley Arts Council, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, in partnership with Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, is seeking students to participant in … more
West-MEC teachers Lisa Donimari and Donielle Winzeler pose for a photo during a back-to-school event. [Submitted photo]
Grant funds help West-MEC students find a faster way forward
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)–a public career technical education district–helps students afford certification exams and other education expenses through grant funds … more
The EMCC Community Choir is seeking new members for the new semester that starts Jan. 21.
Estrella College looking for community choir singers
The Community Choir at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is seeking additional singers for the spring semester that begins Tuesday, Jan. 21. Now in its fourth season, the EMCC Community … more
West Valley teachers among Fiesta Bowl grant winners
As part of its mission to benefit Arizonans through youth, sports and education, the Fiesta Bowl organization and its Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program, powered by DriveTime has … more
Estrella Mountain Community College president Dr. Rey Rivera poses for a photo with EMCC students and the school mascot, Roary the Estrella Mountain Lion. [Submitted photo]
Estrella Mountain CC prepares for growth, new workforce needs
The West Valley is approaching a surge of growth and an evolving job market. Estrella Mountain Community College is getting ready for it. “I think what you’re beginning to see is this … more
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Casteel junior quarterback Dane Christensen looks for the end zone as he runs in the first of three rushing touchdowns against Millennium during a 5A playoff quarterfinal Nov. 15 at Casteel High School in Queen Creek.
Colts run free in 73-28 playoff romp
QUEEN CREEK — The expected tight quarterfinal between the #4 and #5 ranked teams in 5A lasted about 15 minutes of game time. Then the host Casteel Colts hit the afterburners and a surprisingly one-sided rout was on. more
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Nearly 3,500 students and 400 teachers from 130 schools and 12 counties attended Arizona Construction Career Days. [Submitted photos]
Rosendin offers hands-on demonstrations for Arizona students
The rising cost of college is putting new emphasis on helping young people find alternative career paths that won’t leave them heavily in debt. The 18th annual Arizona Construction Career Days, … more
The West Valley Youth Orchestra is open to young students across the West Valley.
West Valley Youth Orchestra open to young students
The West Valley Youth Orchestra (WVYO) program offers young students the opportunity to join with peers for intensive orchestral training and musical performances. The WVYO was founded in the … more
In this May 2019 file photo, Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Ron Shoopman (left) and ABOR executive director John Arnold explain the need for a well-trained workforce during a presentation at Arizona State University West in Phoenix. [Matt Roy/Independent Newsmedia]
Arizona schools ranked dead last – again
Arizona earned another F this week when a national study ranked the state dead last in school funding — 51st out of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. A nationwide comparison … more
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STEM approach proves fundamental to 21st century livelihood
By Melissa Rosequist Independent Newsmedia Seven municipal leaders gathered at Scottsdale City Hall for a roundtable discussion on the growing STEM environment within the Valley — leading to … more
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