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Grand Canyon University Freezes Tuition For 15th Consecutive Year

by on December 13, 2022 0

In a time when record-setting inflation rates are impacting the prices on everything, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 15th straight year. The private Christian university’s ground campus tuition in 2023-24 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included. Because more than 90% of GCU students qualify for institutional scholarships that totaled $180 million in...

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7 Maricopa County Community Colleges Receives Accreditation for Baccalaureate Degrees

by on November 22, 2022 0

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has received accreditation approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for seven bachelor’s degree programs. MCCCD is proud to be the first community college in Arizona approved to offer bachelor’s degree programs under the S.B. 1453 legislation signed by Governor Doug Ducey in May 2021. The awards...

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Prestigious, Phoenix Friends School Now Enrolling Grades 5-6 For Fall 2023

by on November 15, 2022 0

Phoenix Friends School, an independent school developing from the faith and practice of the Religious Society of Friends (also called Friends or Quakers) will open their first Arizona school in the fall of 2023. Quaker education pairs academic rigor with values-based learning while developing capacities in service, meditative reflection, and peaceful problem solving. Students...

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AZ OnTrack Summer Camp Funded for Another Year

by on October 27, 2022 0

Governor Doug Ducey announced Wednesday a major step forward in continuing to catch kids up after the pandemic: AZ OnTrack Summer Camp will be funded for a second year. The governor made the announcement at the Chris-Town YMCA, one of this year’s successful AZ OnTrack camp hosts, a day after a comprehensive report on the impact of the pandemic...

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CDC Votes To Add Covid Shots To Recommended Vaccine Schedule, States Set School Vaccine Requirements

by on October 21, 2022 0

Thursday, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended updates to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules, which includes incorporating additional information for COVID-19 vaccines. There are no changes in COVID-19 vaccine policy, and Thursday’s action is an attempt to help streamline clinical guidance for healthcare providers by including all currently licensed, authorized and...

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NAU Partners To Launch Arizona Attainment Alliance, To Improve Educational Attainment and Drive Economy In Arizona

by on October 6, 2022 0

Last week, Northern Arizona University announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership with all ten community college districts across the state and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to launch the Arizona Attainment Alliance (A++). This unique partnership aims to harness the collective impact of distinct institutions based on a shared desire to dramatically boost Arizona’s postsecondary...

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Arizona Department of Education Pledges $1 Million to Support Educators and Students

by on October 5, 2022 0

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Tuesday that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would allocate $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help PreK-12th grade public school educators purchase classroom resources. The collaboration between ADE and DonorsChoose, a 501 c3 charitable non-profit, will match donations made by the public, empowering educators...

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