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Textbook rentals help community colleges reduce students’ costs

In its first semester of operation, a new Rent-a-Text program saved Maricopa Community College students $1.14 million, compared to the price of buying new texts. That was good news for Kyrene Corridor students...

Corona raises 7,000 pounds of food during annual bonfire event

Corona del Sol High School held its annual bonfire event Nov. 4, collecting more than 7,000 pounds of canned food for the St. Vincent de Paul Charity of Phoenix. “It’s been a tradition...

School chiefs join forces in review of education’s progress, challenges

Superintendents from local public, private and charter school districts exercised their collective brainpower to address financing, teacher evaluation, student achievement and other education-related issues during a panel discussion Dec. 1 at Kyrene...

Technology future hanging on override

Editor’s note: Dr. David Schauer, superintendent of the Kyrene School District, reflected on the outcome of the recent election and how the results will affect the operation of Kyrene schools in the...

‘Kindness retreat’ targets bullying

Fourth-graders at Kyrene del Norte Elementary School discovered kindness in their hearts after a day of activities that opened their eyes to the impact of bullying on self-esteem. Marcos de Niza High School...

Longtime CdS teacher honored for work on dual-enrollment model for psychology credit

Joe Maisel, teacher at Corona del Sol High School and Rio Salado College, has been awarded the 2009-10 Outstanding Faculty in Psychology for Rio Salado College for his development of a dual-enrollment...

School tax-credit deadline looming

Tempe Union High School District has issued a reminder about Arizona’s Tax Credit Program, which allows taxpayers to donate up to $400 to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular...

Kyrene joins nationwide effort to improve study habits, boost test scores

As preparations get under way for upcoming tests this year, explorations into new study techniques are being examined to help students boost scores and improve retention. A recent New York Times article discussed...
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