An investigation is underway by Phoenix law enforcement after a student was discovered carrying a firearm on a school bus while en route to an elementary school in central Phoenix on Monday morning. The bus driver of Madison Rose Lane Elementary School stopped the vehicle and confiscated a gun from a student, after being informed by...
Read MoreThe Arizona State Approving Agency (SAA) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has closed its most recent risk-based audit of Grand Canyon University with no findings. The audit, which was triggered by a recent Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against the university, was the second such audit in less than a year and looked at, among other things,...
Read MoreFred DuVal (Photo: Board of Regents) The Arizona Board of Regents recently announced that Fred DuVal will be resigning from his position as Chair with immediate effect. Cecilia Mata, who was previously elected as Chair, will now take over his role. However, DuVal will continue to serve as a board member until his term...
Read MoreThe Mesa College Promise program has announced that individuals aged 24 and above can now benefit from free tuition at Mesa Community College. In 2021, the program was initiated through the collaboration of public and private partnerships with the goal of aiding Mesa residents who faced financial difficulties in pursuing higher education. Initially, the...
Read MoreThe big debate over whether high school students should be educated on investing and saving for retirement continues. A proposed legislation in the state is pushing for a mandatory personal finance course as a graduation prerequisite for Arizona high school students. Financial literacy is a crucial skill that should be taught to high school...
Read MoreAction threatens millions of dollars in payment to arts teachers statewide The majority of a $10 million state grant that provides schools money to buy arts supplies has been put on hold by the Governor’s office, threatening payments to teachers and vendors. The funds are used to buy items such as paints, brushes, sheet...
Read MoreUniversities are advising families not to procrastinate, as there is now a small extension for submitting financial aid applications. The financial aid priority submission deadline for Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University has been extended to May 1, 2024. Contact information for these universities can be found at admission.asu.edu, arizona.edu/admissions,...
Read MoreMike Tyson has joined forces with another famous fighter to help kids get an education. Mike Tyson and MMA star Daniel Puder recently opened a first-of-its-kind school in Arizona called Tyson’s Transformational Technologies Academy. The school is an extension of Daniel’s prep schools, which is the first emotional and belief intelligence-based school system in the...
Read MoreAs an educator, obtaining necessary supplies and materials for your students can be a challenging task. Fortunately, there are various companies available to offer assistance, provided you know where to seek help. In 2024, Colgate is offering a significant deal through their Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program. They are offering free dental health kits...
Read More“Children who learn to read and write by the 3rd grade have earned an invaluable life-long gift.” Dr. Anjum Majeed, a leading early literacy educator and Superintendent of Self Development Academy, will continue her lecture series by holding four seminars on early childhood literacy and the impact on K – 3rd grade children....
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