ASU, Compadre alliance using new model to prepare students for future
Students collaborate with peers and instructors, both in person at the school and online each day so that learning is not accomplished in isolation.
Mercado provides outlet for students’ creativity at area Montessori school
Desert Garden Montessori, at the northwest corner of Warner Road and the I-10, is not your average infant- to middle-school. For one, you’ll notice...
Last challenge for ‘We the People’ finalists: raising $65,000 to help finance trip to...
The room buzzes with excitement as Allison Rund, Corona social studies teacher and Competition Government team coach, explains to students their tasks for the day.
New Corona principal sets his sights on expanding utilization of technology
Corona del Sol High School students will move toward the future of education, with Brent Brown joining the faculty as principal next year.
“I think...
5 forums remain on Kyrene fiscal planning
Community members, staff and parents are being encouraged to attend one of five remaining informational forums offered by the Kyrene Elementary School District to...
Teacher takes a pro-active role in promoting tolerance
Before summer break, students at Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School took up positions on the front lines of the bullying war. Karen Smeltzer, a...
Brisas, Aprende scholars warm up the holidays
For the second year in a row, students from the Kyrene de las Brisas chapter of National Elementary Honor Society and the Aprende Middle...
Kyrene studies validate achievement lapses among minorities; new approach could set a benchmark
The Kyrene School District has a reputation for innovation and high academic outcomes. Now, it hopes to build on that status by being first in the state to also focus on educational equity.
Feb. 6 deadline for Tempe Diablos teacher awards
Among students and teachers, the best of the best are due to receive a deserved round of applause—and some significant financial recognition—on Monday, March...
Despite regrets, Kyrene CFO says she’s leaving school district well positioned to weather challenges
It was nearly midnight and a text message flashed across the face of my cell phone. Could we move our 9 a.m. meeting to...