Photo Credit: ASU The Arizona Board of Regents has asked Arizona State University to expand medical education in Arizona by launching a new medical school, one charged with addressing the significant and growing health care needs of the state. The new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering will integrate clinical medicine, biomedical...
Read MoreThis week, the Idaho State Board of Education sitting as the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho granted approval for the creation of a not-for-profit entity that will acquire the operations of the University of Phoenix. This represents a historic opportunity to improve student access to higher education, a monumental broadening of...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Union High School District is inviting community members to an important town hall meeting Thursday night in which they will address the fentanyl crisis in our state. Thursday’s meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Phoenix Union High School District Office at 4502 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix The goal...
Read MoreThe Federal Communications Commission announced on Wednesday it is committing over $24 million in a new funding round through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which provides digital services for students in communities across the country. The funding commitment supports applications from all three application windows, benefiting approximately 45,000 students across the country, including students...
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission has stopped a pair of student loan debt relief schemes that it says bilked students out of approximately $12 million by using deceptive claims about repayment programs and loan forgiveness that did not exist. The agency also says the companies falsely claimed to be or be affiliated with the Department of...
Read MoreThe Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has selected its next round of baccalaureate degrees for development in accordance with Arizona State Legislature in Senate Bill 1453 (SB 1453). “We are hoping to expand our current selection of bachelor’s degree programs to better serve incoming and returning students,” said MCCCD Chancellor Dr. Steven R....
Read MoreGovernor Katie Hobbs is taking action to ensure that more children in Arizona have access to affordable, quality child care and school-age programming. Governor Hobbs will offer more access and flexibility to families with school-age children (ages 5-12). The Governor has instructed the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Department of Economic Security...
Read MoreState schools superintendent Tom Horne is urging public schools that use “equitable grading” for students to abolish the practice. A recent Wall Street Journal report noted that the practice is being embraced by districts nationwide. It can often be called something similar such as “standards-based grading”, or “compassionate grading.” In Arizona, several school districts...
Read MoreOn Monday, Arcadia High School was placed on lockdown after reports of a suspicious person was spotted on campus. Police report that the school, located near 47th Street and Indian School Road was secured with authorities investigated. A person was detained and later identified as a student who attends the school. The lockdown was...
Read MoreIn honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12, 2023), teachers and the education community can save up to 40% off reservations at Great Wolf Lodge Arizona booked between May 8-14, 2023, using the code TEACHER, valid for stays through Sept. 21, 2023. Great Wolf Lodge will also donate $10 from every reservation booked, up...
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