Twelve Arizona schools are failing, which means they could potentially be shut down if they don’t improve. The Arizona State Board of Education issued F grades to schools that had received three-consecutive D grades — including three schools whose appeals were denied by the board in mid-December, according to data on the board’s website....
Read MoreArizona is not on track to meet key education goals set four years ago. The Arizona Education Progress Meter set goals for the state to meet by 2030, ranging from access to quality early learning to post-secondary attainment. “It’s clear that the state isn’t on progress to meet our broadly supported goals,” said Christine...
Read MoreDoctors are seeing more children with an illness that can look a lot like the flu or cold, but it’s not. It’s known as RSV. It stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It comes with the typical runny nose, cough and congestion we see during the winter. Adults can usually get over RSV without a...
Read MoreThe Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced their list of top baby names for Arizona in 2019 for both girls and boys. ADHS gathered data for their list from baby certificates submitted to their Bureau of Vital Records. The top names for girls are Olivia, Emma, Isabella, Sophia and Mia. The top names...
Read MoreAntibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect an infant’s gut bacteria, according to a new research paper. The research was published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics. It found that infants who were given antibiotics — penicillin, cephalosporin, sulfonamide...
Read MoreA new survey has found that students and parents are interested in trade schools but don’t know enough about the option. StrataTech Education Group, a Phoenix-based company that owns several trade schools, conducted the survey of 1,000 high school students and 1,000 parents across the country. Nearly half of students said they would consider...
Read MoreThe Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) announced that it will host the ITTY BITTY OPEN on January 11, 2020 at 20 Valley-wide locations open to all youngsters ages 3-5 years old. The FREE event has three clinic times per location starting a 9, 10 and 11 am where juniors and their parents will...
Read MoreFrom the beginning, First Things First has been dedicated to the healthy development and school readiness of Arizona’s youngest children. First Things First supports programs across Arizona through grants to community organizations that provide services—at no cost—for young children from birth to age 5 and their families. Their mission has been to give kids...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Elementary School Board voted not to move forward with the closure of three schools on Thursday night. “I really don’t want it to close,” said a sixth grader through tears. “Closing schools should be the last resort. It should be after we’ve exhausted all other avenues,” said another parent. People flooded the...
Read MoreSome toys have noise levels that aren’t just annoying for parents, but unsafe for kids. The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) tested some of the hottest toys on the market this Holiday season to help parents be aware of which loud toys to watch out for as they’re shopping...
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