Schools recognized for stressing the value of positive behavior
By Gabrielle Dunton
“When your focus is on the good, it makes life a whole lot better.” That’s the first thing that comes to mind when...
Paloma girl’s artwork honored in city’s environmental art competition
Ruby Trella, a fourth grader at Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary Schbool, and her teacher have been honored by the Chandler City Council for...
Technology future hanging on override
Editor’s note: Dr. David Schauer, superintendent of the Kyrene School District, reflected on the outcome of the recent election and how the results will...
Tempe announces day care solutions to #RedforEd school closures
Within minutes after it was learned Thursday night that voters in the #RedForEd campaign had approved a walkout, Dr. Jan Vesely, superintendent of the Kyrene School District, emailed a message to district parents assuring them that all Kyrene schools would be open on Friday, April 20, and that district administrators would continue providing updates as the situation unfolds.
Kids find a unique way to aid cutting-edge recycling project
Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary School students donated a total of 3,138 pounds of recyclable textiles to Phoenix Fibers, a sister company of Chandler’s...
‘We the People’ competition draws an enthusiastic crowd — again
At Corona del Sol High School, it’s
common to find crowds of
support for sporting events. But
on Dec. 8, the parking lot was packed
for a different...
Strategies to help ease students’ back-to-school concerns
By Michelle Hirsch
It’s the exciting start of another school year, and
while most students and parents are looking
forward to new activities, teachers and friends,
many are...
Waggoner roof-collapse update – Possible long-term effects worry some parents
Kyrene schools superintendent Dr. David Schauer met with a crowd of concerned parents at a swiftly coordinated meeting March 18 to address questions about...
Seton Catholic Prep student selected for prestigious summer program
Seton Catholic Prep’s Valeria Juvera Cruz will study in New York City this summer under a program that has welcomed “intellectually adventurous” students to historic learning centers in the U.S., Great Britain, France and Spain for more than 30 years.
Final Word … By Sean Bowie
Corona suicide spurs legislation to slow mounting crisis