Community education programs continue expansion, seek room for yet more growth
There was a time when children between the ages 3 to 5 were left out of the traditional classroom, spending time in self-directed play or watching shows like Sesame Street.
Making the grade: two Kyrene schools earned A+ status
Generally, it’s students who brag to their families about earning an A+.
Schools counting on voters to OK continuation of funds
The Kyrene School District is asking voters to renew a 10 percent capital budget override and approve $117 million in bonds that would allow...
New Kyrene schools exec launches ‘Let’s Talk’ initiative
It’s hard to believe that August is over and our students, teachers and classrooms have settled into their routines and rituals.
Meeting set to discuss Waggoner Internet tower
The Kyrene School District will hold a community meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 to discuss a proposal for the installation of a...
Aspiring Robin Hoods
Aspiring Robin Hoods, gender notwithstanding, seem to be quivering with excitement at the newly adopted archery program being
offered at Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School, with...
Blended learning: Education by inspiration
Story by Michelle Hirsch
With an alphabet soup of such terms as blended learning, flipped classrooms, oneto- one devices, critical thinking, connected math, achievement gap,...
Kyrene schools chief takes a breath, views the future
It’s been a fast-paced year since my first meeting last July with Kyrene’s newly appointed Superintendent Dr. Jan Vesely.
Kyrene district undertakes massive upgrade of security systems at 25 area schools
Chandler’s Mirada Elementary and 15 other Kyrene district schools recently underwent a massive overhaul of their school security systems, adding I.D. card recognition scanners...
Relief seen despite concerns over more Kyrene district layoffs
Economic conditions continue to worry Kyrene School District planners, but at least one glimmer of hope has buoyed their optimism.
Dr. David Schauer addressed parents...