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AZ high schoolers showcase invention focusing on state's drought
A group of Arizona ninth graders is participating in a national competition that asks students to identify a problem in their area and use engineering to help solve it. The Chaparral High School students are in Virginia this week, showing off their invention. It’s part of eCYBERMISSION, a STEM competition...
Tempe district approves 2nd year of course on Yaqui language
The Tempe Union High School District has approved a second year of a course that teaches a local native language. In fall 2023, the district met with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, based in Guadalupe, to create a course that would teach the Yaqui language. Steve Threadgill is director of instructional...
New scholarship program available for San Tan Valley high school seniors
Local resident and real estate agent Amanda Pinkerton has launched a new $1,000 college scholarship program for San Tan Valley high school students from the graduating Class of 2024. "I'm excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors in San Tan Valley," said Pinkerton, with HomeSmart...
QCUSD to propose fiscal year 2024-25 budget July 9
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 9 on the district's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. All interested citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the budget at 6 p.m. July 9 at the district offices, located at 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road in Queen Creek.
2 students recognized by Kiwanis Club of Apache Junction
Randy Lazar, Students Taking Accountability and Responsibility for Success program director at Apache Junction High School, recognized Rylee Bailey and Raul Terres for their outstanding achievements ...
Primer Microschools encourages creativity and choices
Primer Microschools opened campuses in Tempe and Scottsdale last fall with one very clear mission in mind: “To build schools that take kids seriously.”. Chief Operating Officer David Cavise said Primer Microschools is achieving this mission through a heavily student-centric approach. “On one side of the scale, we have...
Piper Trust Makes $750,000 Grant to Place 200 Students in ‘Pipeline of Leadership’
Working from the premise that the nonprofit sector can provide meaningful and fruitful career paths for people in nearly any profession, a grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust will enable Arizona State University to engage students from multiple fields in the newly established Piper Servant Leader Network: Purpose-Driven Careers, No Matter the Major.
Creating the Next Generation of Chip Experts
Chandler Unified School District has joined forces with the University of Arizona to develop a specialized semiconductor program for high school students. This initiative joins the ranks of Maricopa Community College’s Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program, ASU’s certificate programs, and various other technical education opportunities geared toward filling the workforce pipeline.
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