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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 the compelling essays they wrote as part of...

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 academic school year. Gov. Doug Ducey and State Superintendent...

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 year. For details on this state-wide proclamation, click...

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” or “Examining how police bullets shattered a Brooklyn...

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 event is an opportunity for beginning and advanced...

Web exclusive: Mariposa kids take a tour of the world . . . without ever leaving home

Nearly 800 people got a chance to experience ethnic cultures from around the globe—all while staying close to home.

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 achievement, too. Kyrene’s Aprende Middle School has just been...

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 fifth-graders have lunch with their big brothers and...
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