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SUSD classroom spending above state average

3/8/2024
Scottsdale Unified School District fared well in an annual spending report measuring 2023 levels recently published by the Arizona Auditor General’s office. The district beat the state …

Report: Total per student spending up from last year …

3/8/2024
Total per student spending went up about 6.5% at Peoria Unified School District, increasing from $10,660 in fiscal year 2022 to $11,349 in fiscal year 2023, according to a new report from the Arizona Auditor General.

Early technology use potentially threatens social, …

3/4/2024
Technology can be an important tool for educators and parents in guiding child development, despite concerns that early use of tablets, mobile phones and computers causes more harm.

ELL students joining DVUSD in Phoenix, Glendale nearly …

2/26/2024
Valley school districts tend to see an ebb and flow when it comes to students needing to learn English as a second language. One in the north Valley has seen a big boost in the past year thanks …

Higley board approves new superintendent's contract

2/22/2024
The Higley Unified School District officially hired Nate Carman as its superintendent Feb. 21 as the governing board unanimously approved his contract.   The district announced the hiring …

Higley USD picks Texas administrator as next …

2/17/2024
The Higley Unified School District has gone to Texas to find its next superintendent.   The district announced Feb. 16 that it has chosen Nate Carman, superintendent of the Socorro …

Police: 'Misinterpretation' of social post led to …

2/16/2024
The supposed threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert stemmed from a misinterpretation of what was said on a social-media post, Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said.   …

Alleged threat against Riggs Elementary in Gilbert …

2/15/2024
An alleged social-media threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert was investigated and dismissed, Gilbert police said.   However, the principal of the school, Jamie Lander, is on …

SUSD board looks at change in policy for police …

2/14/2024
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is considering a change to a policy designed to encourage police officers to contact children at home, rather than at school. The board …

WESTMARC, Agua Fria district team up on new Southwest …

2/13/2024
WESTMARC is partnering with the Agua Fria Union High School District to roll out the Southwest Valley Academies in their five schools this coming fall.

Peoria Unified School District to host teacher job …

2/6/2024
Peoria Unified School District is hosting a teacher job fair this month.

Higley's superintendent finalists come from out of …

2/5/2024
Two out-of-state administrators are the finalists for the Higley Unified School District superintendency.   The finalists are Mathew Neal, an educational consultant from Woodland Park, …