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PUSD tax credit donations ‘on target’ with …

2/24/2017
Donation receipts came in at $1.622 million for PUSD in 2016. (Independent Newsmedia/Jacob Stanek) By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia Donation receipts are in for 2016, and Peoria …

School board rejects contract-breaking penalty

2/23/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board struck down a proposal to fine teachers $2,000 if they break their contract. Other West Valley …

Let's dance! Ironwood High students learn dances, life …

2/22/2017
Darrell and Dorothy Hogg show Ironwood High School students how to Waltz during dance lessons for the Senior Prom, at Ironwood High School in Glendale. By Delarita Ford, Independent …

Dysart, Pepkor Properties recognized for finance …

2/20/2017
By Amy Legre Special to Independent Newsmedia Laserfiche announced today that Dysart Unified School District and Pepkor Properties have won Laserfiche Run Smarter Awards for their best-in-class …

Unique features of Ottawa University Arizona

2/17/2017
Ottawa’s Surprise campus will accept residential, commuter and international students, as well as continuing to offer classes for adults and corporations. University President Kevin Eichner said …

Ottawa University plans campus, dorms in Surprise

2/17/2017
Ottawa Univeristy President Kevin Eichner speaks about the development of the new Surprise Campus Friday, Feb. 17 2017 at City Hall in Surprise. (Independent Newsmedia/Jacob Stanek) By Richard …

Peoria United Parent Council to meet March 31

2/16/2017
Support Our Schools Arizona is hosting a K-12 Education Town Hall 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Central High School's auditorium, 4525 N. Central Ave in Phoenix. There is a Peoria United Parent …

Friends eye library book drops

2/16/2017
By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia Dropping off a book at the Sun City libraries could get easier if the Friends of the Library are successful in an attempt to have book drops …

Dysart waits a year for growth wave

2/15/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Special to Independent Newsmedia The Dysart Unified School district saw virtually no change in enrollment according to the annual district demographic study presented to the …

Schools Proposals for overhauling Arizona school …

1/17/2017
PHOENIX (AP) — A panel Gov. Doug Ducey charged with proposing ways to improve and simplify public education financing in Arizona is releasing its recommendations. The report reviewed by The …

Peoria Unified board moves meeting times to 6 p.m.

1/17/2017
PUSD board member Beverly Pingerelli speaks during a Peoria Unified School District board meeting Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Peoria Unified Administration Building in Glendale. Pingerelli was chosen …

Kellis freshmen receive technology grant from tribe

1/17/2017
Kellis High School media-tech teacher Jeff Southwick helps his student, Isaac Escobedo, edit a video during class. Students learn how to use professional grade software and equipment as well as …