Attention teachers a local salon wants to honor you! All teachers can call the salon or book an appointment on the Mane Attraction Salon website to take advantage of a very special offer. Who: Tired teachers in need of a haircut and some relaxing time away from the classroom or computer screen. What: In 1953, Eleanor...
Read MoreGreat Hearts Academies, one of Arizona’s most highly ranked networks of public charter schools, will begin offering its classical liberal arts curriculum to Arizona students online beginning in the Fall of 2021. Enrollment in Great Hearts Online, which is open to all Arizona students, will start on Monday, April 19. Applications can be submitted...
Read MoreThe Arizona Education Progress Meter shows the percentage of Arizona 3- and 4-year-olds enrolled in a quality early learning setting has declined 3 percentage points, 22% in 2019 to 19% in 2020. The goal is 45% by 2030. The enrollment decline is based on two factors: COVID-19’s detrimental impact on child care providers. When...
Read MoreFrom open enrollment to charter schools to vouchers for private schools, Arizona’s school-choice movement has focused on expanding opportunities for classroom learning. Now lawmakers are considering a measure that would add more choice in how kids get to that classroom. A bill awaiting debate at the state House of Representatives would provide taxpayer-funded grants...
Read MoreAttention parents! If you have an old car seat that you no longer are using, Target is looking to take it off your hands in a month-long car seat trade-in event. The event that runs from April 5 to April 17, allows consumers to go to any Target store and exchange an old car seat for...
Read MoreResearchers in the U.S. and abroad are beginning to test younger kids to make sure COVID-19 vaccines are safe and work for each age. The first shots are going to adults who are most at risk from the coronavirus, but ending the pandemic will require vaccinating children as well. “Kids should get the shot,”...
Read MoreThe Easter Bunny is ready to be part of your family’s holiday photos in a safe and socially distanced way. While some picture-taking events will feature the Easter Bunny in person, there will also be online events that involve downloading your photo and adding the bunny virtually. We’ve rounded up some of the top...
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new recommendations on distances in the classroom. With universal masking, students at K-12 schools should maintain a distance of at least 3 feet in classroom settings, instead of the previous 6 feet. The new recommendation is part of the CDC’s K-12 school guidance that...
Read MoreDisneyland in Southern California is set to open this spring after a yearlong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Disneyland Resort announced an April 30 reopening date for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Earlier this month, California officials said amusement parks can open beginning April 1 if they meet requirements...
Read MoreAs COVID-19 cases continue to decline, the Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to reopen its outdoor park amenities. The facilities had been closed since early December out of caution due to high coronavirus case totals. Residents will be able to resume making reservations for athletic fields for practices, games and local tournaments with...
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