Schools - Wrangler News https://www.wranglernews.com/category/education/ Tempe & West Chandler The Place We Call Home Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:25:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 144714568 Enlightened vision for area grads who attend MCC https://www.wranglernews.com/2024/02/16/enlightened-vision-for-area-grads-who-attend-mcc/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2024/02/16/enlightened-vision-for-area-grads-who-attend-mcc/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:25:55 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=37099 Incoming VP vows to reinforce campus’ focus on inclusion, diversity Students from Corona del Sol and Marcos de Niza high schools may get a glimpse of a new era at Mesa Community College as Dr. Jeannetta Hollins takes the helm as the school’s vice president of student affairs. Among her impressive tenure in higher education, […]

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Beanies more than just a past-time for enterprising teen https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/18/beanies-more-than-just-a-past-time-for-enterprising-teen/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/18/beanies-more-than-just-a-past-time-for-enterprising-teen/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:23:56 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=37007 Cody Jack Armstrong is like any average seventh grader. He enjoys soccer, especially ASU soccer, has Fathead stickers on his bedroom walls and apparatus for weightlifting in the corner. What Cody also has is a pair of sewing machines and about a half dozen storage tubs with beanies and materials waiting to be cut and […]

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Future-ready problem solvers tackle real-world issues in new TUHSD program https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/06/future-ready-problem-solvers-tackle-real-world-issues-in-new-tuhsd-program/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/06/future-ready-problem-solvers-tackle-real-world-issues-in-new-tuhsd-program/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:50:16 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36959 If you didn’t know better, you’d think the projects are funded by global foundations led by billionaire philanthropists — Bill and Melinda Gates or Warren Buffett, perhaps — and the research conducted by PhDs with deep pockets. But at the new Tempe Union High School District Innovation Center, the work is financed by the district […]

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AZTECH robotics: Triumph through teamwork, innovation https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/05/aztech-robotics-triumph-through-teamwork-innovation/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/05/aztech-robotics-triumph-through-teamwork-innovation/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:55:35 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36961 In the bustling robotics room at Corona del Sol High School, the sounds of machinery, buzzing conversations, and focused work create an energetic atmosphere. Ben Lewandowski, the president of the student-run robotics program, gives his team final instructions before they disperse to their respective stations. Fresh from their victory at the Arizona FIRST Robotics State […]

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Tempe Union High School District appoints new Superintendent https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/04/tempe-union-high-school-district-appoints-new-superintendent/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/12/04/tempe-union-high-school-district-appoints-new-superintendent/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:54:07 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36955 Tempe Union High School District’s governing board voted has voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Stacia Wilson as the district’s new superintendent, succeeding Dr. Kevin Mendivil, who resigned three months ago. Wilson has been serving as acting superintendent since Mendivil quit following a discussion of ways to improve students’ academic performance, based on test scores. Said […]

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Aztecs fall to Pride after disastrous third quarter https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/10/15/aztecs-fall-to-pride-after-disastrous-third-quarter/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/10/15/aztecs-fall-to-pride-after-disastrous-third-quarter/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:38:11 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36707 The Corona del Sol Aztecs (2-5) looked to get back into the win column and keep their 6A playoff chances afloat with a win over the Mountain Pointe Pride (5-2), but sank 38-13 after a disastrous second half. The Aztecs established a 13-7 halftime lead, but were outscored 31-0 in the second half, 17 points […]

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Bullying in our high schools: What is being done about it? https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/10/09/bullying-in-our-high-schools-what-is-being-done-about-it/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/10/09/bullying-in-our-high-schools-what-is-being-done-about-it/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:40:15 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36633 Editor’s note: October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and Wrangler News wants to take the pulse of bullying that may exist in our area’s high schools. Have you been bullied? If yes, we’d like to hear what your school is doing about it. Please call our writer Andrew Lwowski at 480-966-0837 from 9-5 Monday-Friday. Leave […]

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School bus drivers in ample supply, as is their enthusiasm for job https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/09/25/school-bus-drivers-in-ample-supply-as-is-their-enthusiasm-for-job/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/09/25/school-bus-drivers-in-ample-supply-as-is-their-enthusiasm-for-job/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:17:17 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36618 Story by Barbi Walker-Walsh While school bus driver shortages continue nationwide, Tempe/West Chandler schools seem to be bucking the trend and managing the challenge through planning and innovative strategies. The situation isn’t new, but all three districts— Kyrene, Tempe Union and Tempe Elementary — are earning high marks for their efforts to avert possible shortages. […]

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Corona del Sol and Marco de Niza Football Preview https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/09/22/corona-del-sol-and-marco-de-niza-football-preview/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/09/22/corona-del-sol-and-marco-de-niza-football-preview/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:25:03 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36555 Corona del Sol (1-3) will travel to Tempe rival Marcos de Niza (3-1) for a Week 5 non-conference grudge match. The rivalry was renewed in 2015 when the cross-town rivals last faced after a four-year playing ban was lifted. The Padres bested the Aztecs 22-15 during the highly contested regular season. Both teams met again […]

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Corona, Marcos season opener previews https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/08/25/corona-marcos-season-opener-previews/ https://www.wranglernews.com/2023/08/25/corona-marcos-season-opener-previews/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:15:39 +0000 https://www.wranglernews.com/?p=36502 Corona del Sol The Aztecs are hosting the Casa Grande Cougars, coach Jake Barro’s former program, in a five-star matchup to open the 2023 football season. Corona, under Barro’s first year leadership in 2022, registered a 8-3 record and a playoff berth and are looking to start the season off with a meaningful win. Casa […]

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