On Tuesday, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees, paving the way for Arizona’s current and future workforces and expanding opportunities for populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. “Arizona’s community colleges play a critical role in supporting students of all ages and equipping our workforce with skills...
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey announced last week plans for Arizona to distribute $26.5 million to support Summer learning programs, reach struggling students, enhance student achievement and expand tutoring opportunities. “Our teachers, students and families have worked hard to stay on track and ensure Arizona kids have all the support they need,” said Governor Ducey. “We...
Read MoreScottsdale and the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center have partnered to expand the specialized facility to a fourth Valley campus. SARRC plans to move into part of the city-operated Paiute Neighborhood Center near 64th Street and Osborn Road in the summer. An exact date for the opening has not yet been announced. “In...
Read MoreFederal coronavirus relief funding will help schools hire 140 counselors and social workers as children return to classrooms with pandemic-induced stresses and isolation, Arizona schools chief Kathy Hoffman said Monday. Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order that requires all sex education curriculum to be posted online for parents to review, without exception. This Executive Order includes more aggressive transparency requirements than Senate Bill 1456, which was vetoed by the Governor. Under that bill, posting sex education materials online would have been...
Read MoreIn just a few weeks, college students will begin getting letters from prospective colleges they applied to that might change their lives. For many, that letter of acceptance might come without the college considering an SAT or ACT score as the pandemic made hundreds of universities around the country reconsider requiring them as millions...
Read MoreLocal coffee roaster, Press Coffee has announced its Community Blend coffee is now supporting local school districts. Six school districts will benefit from in-store purchases of the Community Blend now until May 16. In-store purchases will benefit the K-8 District the Press store resides within: The Roastery & Scottsdale Quarter: Paradise Valley Unified School District Biltmore:...
Read MoreThursday, March 25, 2021, 11:00 am MST / Arizona Child and family mental health have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in countless unique ways. The ongoing stress has impacted every aspect of community, school and family life. With kids studying from home, schools opening and closing, persistent fear of the virus – and...
Read MoreEnrollment is down for public schools across Arizona, according to a new report by the state Department of Education. The report shows there are about 38,000 fewer students enrolled in K-12 public schools in Arizona for this academic year compared to the last. When broken down by school type, district schools saw a 6%...
Read MoreFollowing discussions with public school leaders, and in accordance with new guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Doug Ducey issued a new Executive Order on Wednesday returning schools to in-person, teacher-led instruction. According to metrics developed by the CDC, 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties are in phases where all...
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