Schools

By Sammie Ann Wicks Students returning to Kyrene district classes this month are being introduced to innovative outreach programs, both inside and outside the formal...

By Gabrielle Dunton Building positive relationships is the most important part of education. That was the message delivered to all TD3 staff at the annual...

By Diana Nelson Children in the Kyrene District may be ready to read at a younger age, thanks to active encouragement by Sharyn Weinheimer, who...

By Robyn Martinez “We have the best students on the planet. And they deserve the best teachers – and here you are,” said Tempe...

By Diana Nelson Students and teachers agree— technology is cool. The question is, how can teachers keep it relevant in an academic setting—in other words,...

By Robyn Martinez Another new school year is right around the corner, and students at Frank Elementary School will be welcomed back to a brand-new...

Commentary by Nicholas Johnsen When the long midsummer months of June and July come to mind, many here in the Valley think of fireworks,...

By Gabrielle Dunton With the long, hot days of summer underway, employees from Valley Metro are making an effort to ensure that Holdeman Elementary...

By Sammie Ann Wicks It’s no surprise that anything employing the word baccalaureate and its built-in suggestion of academic excellence usually catches an admiring...

By Diana Nelson What led to Angela Ding’s brainy decision to enter one of the world’s top science and engineering competitions? You might say it...