After concluding an extensive investigation into allegations of inappropriate language and comments made by Zane Zamenski, the head football coach at Corona del Sol High School, the Tempe Union High School District has concluded that there were instances of inappropriate comments and language used by the coach in recent weeks. During the investigation that began [...]
What makes a school district great? Highly engaged and supportive communities are the most important factors. The Kyrene School District is an amazing example of both. This community has always known: Education must be a top priority because of the impact it has on building a prosperous tomorrow for all. The Past—Kyrene is one of [...]
Students will be affected by a recent change in how grades are transferred to Tempe Union High Schools when a student takes an advanced math class in middle school. Scheduled to take place in the 2015 school year, the new policy states that students’ GPA (grade point average) received while taking algebra 1-2 and/or geometry [...]
Plans to turn the multi-million-dollar Kyrene mansion into a high-end conference and special-events venue may face an uphill battle once residents of three nearby affluent neighborhoods mount what could be a strenuous opposition campaign. News of the long-anticipated sale of the property for $3.6 million, drastically below its original $10 million asking price, spread quickly [...]
Tempe’s Family YMCA, on South Rural Road, each year moves toward a goal of expanding its after-school program and making it a more educational and enjoyable experience for the kids. In its latest iteration, the program focuses on children 5-12 years of age. It runs Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 6 p.m. With a [...]
With the monsoon season finally under way, there are a few things one can do to ensure a strong roof and keep leaks at a minimum. James DeVore, owner of Shamrock Roofing, a company based in Tempe, said being proactive and not reactive is one of the most important strategies to keep in mind. He said always pay attention [...]
With the summer coming to an end, area charter schools are gearing up for the season with new programs and curriculums designed to challenge minds and create a high-level learning experience. Center for Educational Excellence Director Stacy Cochran said her school is making a number of changes, including expanding its classrooms and enhancing its foreign [...]
TJ, Holly and Casey Benson have been around athletics their whole lives and have taken different paths to get to where they are today. The family trio, a pair of Corona del Sol graduates and an incoming Aztec freshman, have gone through many of the same experiences together, yet all find themselves going in completely [...]
Each year in the United States about 310,000 adults die from sudden cardiac arrest. Without immediate, effective CPR from a bystander, a person’s chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest decreases 7 percent to 10 percent per minute. Unfortunately, on average, less than one-third of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR, which can double or triple [...]
Applications are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, for residents interested in applying for the Chandler Police Department’s “Volunteers In Policing Services” program. Volunteers are being recruited for the department’s Motorist Assist volunteer team, who are trained to respond to stranded motorists, accident scenes and other non-criminal calls for service. Volunteers can issue citations [...]
