Renaming, reframing, reclaiming: Tribes’ different view of Columbus Day
WASHINGTON - Columbus Day will be a holiday for students in most of the country, but it will be just another Monday for students in the Navajo Nation.
Social media in the classroom: Communication or complication?
With social media taking over just about everything, teachers across America are left in a pinch. Where do they draw the line between communication and complication?
How do you meet demand to fill tech-related jobs in AZ? Get kids interested
PHOENIX – When you imagine what class at Phoenix Coding Academy might look like, maybe you think of students staring at endless rows of characters and symbols on computer screens.
Phoenix schools combat truancy
PHOENIX – The building next to Starlight Park Elementary School looks like it belongs there. The fence in front boasts a colorful sign declaring it's proud to be a drug-free school, the water fountains are inviting low enough for the children running around the playground.
Extra credit: involved parents can improve student grades
PHOENIX – Teachers are expected to help students learn in a classroom, but parents' involvement with their children may lead to better grades.
