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University of Arizona quietly returns to 'U of A' branding; ASU student says 'that's hilarious'
PHOENIX - You might remember in 2019 that the University of Arizona was mocked for rebranding as "UArizona." Well, now the university says it's back to using "U of A" – but how they announced the change has surprised brand experts. Arizona State University students are reacting to the...
Tips and tricks for avoiding back-to-school traffic
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As some school districts in the Valley have kids heading back into the classroom, drivers will need to be extra vigilant for increased traffic and school zone slowdowns. Chandler Motor Officer Tom Lombardi was outside Chandler High School on Wednesday morning to welcome students back to...
Terros Health hosts events to help Arizona families’ back-to-school costs
MESA, AZ (AZFamily)—As the back-to-school season approaches, the cost of school supplies continues to rise, straining many families. According to the National Retail Federation, high schoolers’ back-to-school supplies average around $875. For some families, the cost is simply unaffordable. Recognizing the financial burden these families face, Terros Health,...
Chandler Unified School District Prepares for new academic year
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) is set to begin the new academic year on Wednesday. The district is the second largest in the state and this year's student enrollment is 43,000. Jennifer Kahler, a teacher and parent in the district, said she and her three...
Gilbert's 'Stock the Classroom Drive' Returns to Support Local Schools with Community Donations
As schools gear up for a brand new academic year, the annual drive to support the educational process in Gilbert is back. The Stock the Classroom Drive has entered its third year, rallying the Gilbert community to donate necessary school supplies until August 15th. In a staggering but not surprising statistic, the National Education Association highlights that more than 90% of teachers reach into their pockets, spending an average of $500 a year on supplies.
Queen Creek High set to perform 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' this fall
The Queen Creek High School Theater Company will be performing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for their fall play this year. Queen Creek High will be one of the first high schools in the nation to perform the critically acclaimed play from the mind of J. K. Rowling. Last...
Crossing guard training: Help kids stay safe as they head to school
Want to help make sure kids get to and from school safely each day? The Maricopa Association of Governments is urging residents to become crossing guards. The 2024 Crossing Guard Training Workshop is set to take place on three separate dates and in different locations around the Valley:. Monday, July...
Valley school embraces artificial intelligence as students return to school
MESA, AZ — Imagine a security guard who doesn't need a lunch break or a bathroom break. That's the idea behind using artificial intelligence in schools, according to Iveda founder David Ly. "It’s doing the work of what human beings can do, but we can’t do it all the...
After 10 years at helm of ASU’s Hillel, Yunker Kail has ‘a lot more work to do’
Leading a major American university’s Hillel Jewish Student Center was the furthest thing from Debbie Yunker Kail’s mind when she began her own college career. Judaism, especially its ritual and tradition, was always central to her, but she never really connected to the communal aspect of Jewish youth groups. She participated in Hillel events during college, but the organization mostly remained in her peripheral vision.
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