Grads hit the streets with parades, celebrations
Members of the high-school graduating class of 2020 are not strangers to national crises. They were born, after all, in the midst of the...
Pandemic won’t stop this parade: Community gives new meaning to ‘Corona’
The COVID-19 pandemic and its effect continue but that hasn’t stopped parents, neighbors and friends from coming up with ingenious ways to celebrate graduation.
It...
Tempe Diablos to honor educators in May 4 livestream event
The Tempe Diablos will recognize outstanding educators serving the Tempe community Monday, May 4 during the 31st annual Excellence in Education ceremony.
KMS students honored for compelling Holocaust essays
The Holocaust dealt its horrific blow decades before students at Kyrene Middle School were even born, but three of them have been honored for...
Schools to remain closed, officials discuss online graduation
By Joyce Coronel
Students in the Kyrene, Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union High School District will not be returning to school to complete the 2019-2020...
How public schools, ASU are meeting the challenges
Editor’s note: The following article was published before Governor Ducey’s new executive order for schools to remain closed through the end of the school...
Tempe fire, police deliver a message for change to kids at Tempe schools
Story and Photos by Noah Kutz
Headlines across the nation read similarly: “They shared a bunk bed growing up. Both were killed by the police”...
High school producers to be awarded in Oscars-themed film contest
Film and television students from the Tempe Union High School District just put a wrap on competition in the district’s second annual film festival.
The...
Aprende school recognized for unique way it motivates students
By Diana Nelson
Students who needed just a bit more encouragement to excel in school are receiving it and their school just landed a notable...
Big Brothers, Sisters provide welcome one-on-one mentoring
By Robyn Martinez
Every Tuesday during the school year, Scales Technology Academy is filled with volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Each week, select second- through...