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New Tempe schools chief seen as one who puts kids first

When Christine Hoddy Busch began her career in public education almost 35 years ago, she brought along a philosophy that is near and dear to her heart: that all children can learn...

Diablos’ generosity honors innovators

For the past 22 years, Tempe Diablos have honored teachers and faculty who exhibit outstanding leadership and ingenuity in their classrooms and professions. On Feb. 28, the volunteer philanthropic group presented more...

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 and other high-tech systems to help ensure the...

Never too early to launch budding scientists

This year, Kyrene Middle School is on the forefront of technology-assisted learning with a soon-to-be implemented learning center, a model of what other Kyrene schools could ultimately follow. Lori Walk, the Kyrene...

Dirty hands no obstacle to kids’ hunger project

For the first time, Kyrene Middle School students got their hands dirty while creating ceramic bowls in art class to be donated to this year’s Empty Bowls event. Empty Bowls is a volunteer...

Regionals next for top spellers

Winners of the Kyrene District Spelling Bee will participate in regional competition to be held Friday, Feb. 18, at Tempe Elementary School District Office, 3205 S. Rural Road. Kyrene students will participate with...

More students now eligible to give graduation speeches

For the first time this year, Corona del Sol graduation will include two student speakers who may or may not be valedictorian and salutatorian. Changes to previous years’ graduation tradition will be implemented...

Free, all-day kindergarten survives 3-2 vote

The Kyrene School District governing board has voted to fund free all-day kindergarten in all 19 of its schools at a cost of approximately $2.5 million this year. With major cuts to the...
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