![West-MEC teachers Lisa Donimari and Donielle Winzeler pose for a photo during a back-to-school event. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20191213-033442-112019ed%20West-MEC.jpg)
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Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)–a public career technical education district–helps students afford certification exams and other education expenses through grant funds …
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12/12/19
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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 …
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12/11/19
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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 …
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12/2/19
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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 …
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 By Mark CarlisleTwitter: @mwcarlisle | 11/19/19 |
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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.
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11/18/19
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![Nearly 3,500 students and 400 teachers from 130 schools and 12 counties attended Arizona Construction Career Days. [Submitted photos]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20191111-104038-112019ed%20Rosendin%20Students%20%281%29.jpg)
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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, …
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11/11/19
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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 …
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10/28/19
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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 …
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 By Matt RoyTwitter: @AzNewsmedia | 10/8/19 |
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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 …
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9/25/19
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Goodyear students among those awarded millions in scholarship dollars
Great Hearts Academies, a nonprofit network of tuition-free public charter schools in Arizona and Texas, announced its 2019 …
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9/24/19
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The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) will host information sessions on the A+ Schools of Excellence program.
A+ Schools of Excellence is a comprehensive school assessment program that …
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9/9/19
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Belen Soto Elementary School, the 16th school in the A-rated Litchfield Elementary School District, opened its doors to 928 students Monday, August 5.
The two-story building in the Goodyear …
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9/3/19
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By Amanda Hicks
Special to Independent Newsmedia
Treasures 4 Teachers opened a new location in the West Valley last month to help teachers supply and improve their classrooms without breaking …
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8/27/19
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By Abbagail Leon
Cronkite News
After long days of torment at middle school, Grace Martinez would come home, eat dinner and do her chores. But as she as soon as she was alone, behind her bedroom …
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8/27/19
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By Mark Carlisle
Independent Newsmedia
The Litchfield Elementary School District is reviewing its advanced curriculum program and will decide by December if any changes are needed.
A survey …
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8/20/19
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Science teachers have an important role in educating students trying to bridge the gap between scientific facts and theory and how those are interconnected with the world. To assist in developing …
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8/12/19
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By Brian T. Glunt
Special to Independent Newsmedia
A 2016 graduate of Desert Edge High School, 15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS …
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8/8/19
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In partnership with By Kids For Kids, Arizona Complete Health is sponsoring the OpiEnd Youth Challenge poster contest to help raise awareness about opioid misuse and abuse prevention.
Arizona …
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7/30/19
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Following a comprehensive nationwide search, Estrella Mountain Community College Vice President of Learning Dr. Rey Rivera has been named the college’s new president.
Mr. Rivera replaces Dr. …
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7/23/19
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Students at Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a public career technical education district, earned certifications that qualify them for well-paying careers upon graduation.
Every year …
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7/19/19
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