Private catholic school Brophy Prep announced Wednesday, the requirement for all students and staff must have received the full COVID-10 vaccination or they will be required to be tested twice a week starting next month. In a letter given to parents, Brophy College Preparatory detailed out their back-to-school rules regarding COVID-19. When classes begin on Aug....
Read MoreJust like that another summer is coming to the end and it is time to prep to go back to school. And with that comes a long list of back-to-school supplies needed for your kids. Every list is different and the items seem to go on and on. We have prepared a list of...
Read MoreA new school year is here, but parents won’t need to pack students a lunch. All K-12 public school students 18 and younger nationwide, regardless of income, will have access to a daily free breakfast and lunch this school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will continue to reimburse schools for meals. “We’re really...
Read MoreArizona’s first and only tuition-free autism charter school will offer a new online option in the fall, the school announced Tuesday. Arizona Autism Charter Schools acquired state approval to become the state’s first autism-focused online school for students on the spectrum and other special needs, according to a press release. The school in the...
Read MoreFor the fourth year, APS has launched their “Supply My Class” Teacher Awards sweepstake! Through this program, APS will award $500 for school supplies to 500 Title 1 K-12 public and charter school teachers in Arizona. APS is a strong supporter of Arizona’s teachers and wants to help ensure that teachers and students have the...
Read MoreArizona Science Center will be expanding their interactive STEM education learning opportunities this summer. The center is ready for a summer of fun and learning, says Sari Custer, chief of science and curiosity. Through a $50,000 grant given by the PNC Foundation, the center is able to provide STEM learning to more than 2,000...
Read MoreA trial court judge on Tuesday threw out several legal challenges to a new voter approved tax on high-earning Arizonans, leaving just one additional issue raised by challengers to Proposition 208 in play while the state Supreme Court is considering whether the measure is constitutional. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah Jr.’s ruling...
Read MoreDr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, estimates that roughly 40% of COVID-19 cases in America are asymptomatic. It is that prevalence of asymptomatic cases that makes fighting the spread of the COVID-19 disease so difficult, especially for school systems here in Arizona where classrooms may be...
Read MoreLast week, Cox Communications announced the increased speed of its low-cost internet option for families introduced at the onset of COVID-19 will be permanent. The option, known as Connect2Compete, is available at $9.95 per month for families with school-aged children who are enrolled in government financial assistance programs. The company boosted the speed of...
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona recently announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. “The 2021 Presidential Scholars represent extraordinary achievements for our extraordinary times,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “I am delighted to...
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