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Chandler schools principal reassigned after lawsuits …

5/1/2024
An educator who was named in a lawsuit against her school district has been reassigned after being placed on leave. Jamie Lander was placed on leave in mid-February, shortly after a lawsuit was …

Chandler schools makes late-year budget adjustments

4/27/2024
As part of one board member’s ongoing effort to have only certain items on a consent agenda, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board had a thorough discussion at its April 24 …

Chandler schools makes late-year budget adjustments

4/25/2024
As part of one board member’s ongoing effort to have only certain items on a consent agenda, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board had a thorough discussion at its April 24 …

Grandson of labor leader, others speak at Chandler …

4/1/2024
​Andrés Chávez, the grandson of César Chávez and executive director of the National Chávez Center, was one of several advocates for migrant farm workers who spoke …

Cesar Chavez' grandson teaches Chandler students 'Si …

3/31/2024
​Andrés Chávez, the grandson of César Chávez and executive director of the National Chávez Center, was at Frye Elementary School in Chandler this week to as part …

Transgender teacher files lawsuit against Peoria …

3/14/2024
A Desert Harbor Elementary School teacher is suing the Peoria Unified School District, governing board member Heather Rooks and former governing board member Rebecca Hill for discrimination and other charges.

Two Chandler schools earn foundation’s A-Plus award

3/11/2024
The Arizona Educational Foundation has awarded two schools in the Chandler Unified district the 2024 A-Plus School of Excellence award. Arizona College Prep Middle School and Robert J. C. Rice …

Two Chandler schools earn foundation’s A-Plus award

3/11/2024
The Arizona Educational Foundation has awarded two schools in the Chandler Unified district the 2024 A-Plus School of Excellence award. Arizona College Prep Middle School and Robert J. C. Rice …

Parents to Chandler Schools: Too long to place …

2/19/2024
No one spoke at the Feb. 14 Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting to advocate for the Riggs Elementary School principal. But there were a pair of public speakers at the …

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.   …

Parents vent anger, call for resignations at Chandler …

2/15/2024
Anger and a demand for more action were what parents brought to the Feb. 14 Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting. At least a couple left far more upset than when they …

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 …