San Luis teacher honored with Esperanza Latino Teacher of the Year Award
SAN LUIS - Every year, the organization Chicanos Por La Causa, honors Latino teachers in Arizona who go above and beyond — inside and outside their classrooms — with the Esperanza Latino Teacher of the Year award. This year, three teachers from Maricopa County received the award but it was one teacher from San Luis who really stood out.
Academy offers free college tuition to recruit future teachers who stay in Arizona
TOLLESON – Jose Valadez thought he’d never be able to have “the really nice things,” like a college education.
Avondale school district uses escape room to teach students critical thinking
AVONDALE – Locks, puzzles, keys. One hour later, as a countdown clock ticked away the minutes, students finish their escape into an innovative learning experience.
Arizona assistant among those arrested in college basketball bribery scandal
A far-reaching scandal that includes charges of bribery by Arizona assistant coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson sent shockwaves through the college basketball community Tuesday.
A collection of autism resources in Arizona
PHOENIX — Workforce opportunities, scholarship aid for education, therapeutic methods, sports opportunities and more. The Cronkite News team has put together a collection of stories that highlight some of Arizona's resources that aid the autism community.
‘Más,’ the play about the ethnic studies ban in Tucson, premieres in Phoenix
PHOENIX - A circle of yellow cempasúchil flowers. An altar with books and candles. A religious portrait. A basket in the middle. All symbolic elements the Mexican culture uses to honor and represent death.
New ASU dorm features Amazon Echo Dots, other new tech to create ‘engineering mindset’
TEMPE – The typical college dorm doesn't have 3-D printers, laser cutters and Bluetooth-enabled washers and dryers on-site. But the new Tooker House on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus touts the kind of technology and innovation the students living there hope to one day create.
‘Pay to Play’ an increasing burden for parents of Arizona high school athletes
PHOENIX-- When Denise Wilson’s children first approached her about participating in high school sports, she had no idea how much it would cost. She knew she would have to supply them with the proper shoes and attire, but she never imagined the total cost over the years would exceed $7,000.
Challenger Space Center exhibit to highlight Diamondbacks STEM Showcase
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will welcome more than 5,000 Arizona K-12 students and their families to Chase Field on Friday as part of their fourth annual Science of Baseball STEM Showcase.
In record time, Queen Creek’s Casteel High becomes dominant football program
QUEEN CREEK — Two-plus years. That’s how quickly Casteel High School developed a dominant football program.
After Montana outcry derailed career, Phoenix College coach Pflugrad looks for second chance
PHOENIX — Though the Phoenix College football staff resists the name “Last Chance U,” it feels that way at times for Robin Pflugrad.
Schools’ chief Diane Douglas remains lukewarm about AzMERIT test
PHOENIX – Diane Douglas, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, discussed her lukewarm attitude toward the AzMERIT test and seemed puzzled when asked about Proposition 305, a ballot measure asking voters to stop the expansion of school vouchers in Arizona. Recent AzMERIT results showed a slight improvement over the previous year.
