The Arizona Department of Education recently announced funding for the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA). “CFA is a proven leader in helping students understand the career paths available to them and how they can strengthen our state’s communities,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman. “The Department’s partnership with CFA will pay...
Read MoreMelinda Morrison Gulick was recently named the CEO of First Things First (FTF). Gulick will oversee the organization’s statewide efforts to improve school readiness for children birth to age 5. First Things First supports programs across Arizona through grants to community organizations that provide services—at no cost—for young children and their families. First Things...
Read MoreThirteen high schools within Arizona have been named among the top schools in the country. Seven Arizona high schools have earned recognition for being named in the top 50 ranked in the nation. Six additional Arizona high schools fell within the top 100 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings of the best...
Read MoreTeachers are the true unsung heroes of our community. Without a doubt teachers have a challenging and time-consuming profession. Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May in 2022 and offers a special time to teachers get the extra credit they deserve and a chance to say thank you to the...
Read MoreGrand Canyon University will celebrate the largest graduating class in its history during commencement ceremonies this month, including a traditional ground campus class that is 29% first-generation college students. Approximately 30,000 GCU students completed their degrees during the 2021-22 academic year, bringing the total number of graduates to more than 132,000 in the past five...
Read MoreThis week, Lowe’s announced a new education program to make it easier for associates to grow their careers. The new benefit gives full-time and part-time associates access to 100 percent debt-free programs, unlocking opportunities for over 300,000 eligible associates to pursue their educational and career aspirations. In partnership with Guild, Lowe’s is offering over 50...
Read MoreThe Arizona Board of Regents approved this week 2022-23 tuition and fees for Arizona’s public universities, reflecting a commitment to keep tuition increases low. For the past two years, the board and university presidents did not pursue increases to resident tuition to ensure higher education at Arizona’s public universities remained accessible for students during...
Read MoreArizona Governor Doug Ducey’s new summer camp portal is now open for parents to search and register for camps and activities that available for summer learning. Arizona OnTrack Summer Camp Goals The effort from the state of Arizona is an attempt to help kids get caught up in school over the summer, due to...
Read MoreIn a special board meeting on Monday, the Arizona Board of Regents instructed the presidents of Arizona’s public universities to exit any investments in Russian assets as quickly as possible. The board also instructed the board’s executive director to exclude Russian assets from the board’s retirement plan. “The Arizona Board of Regents condemns in the strongest...
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey announced this week that one of Arizona’s most respected education leaders, Lisa Graham Keegan, will lead the AZ OnTrack Summer Camp, the initiative to overcome learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. The Governor also announced applications for schools and community partners to host camp sites open Monday. “The AZ OnTrack Summer Camp...
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