For local high school students, getting a university scholarship based on the statewide AIMS test will be harder—and their effort worth less money—due to changes adopted late last month by the Arizona...
Students at Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School are getting their hands dirty during daily science workshops in the one-of-a-kind “Discovery Room,” developed by a group of parent volunteers.
“It’s brand new this year,...
Eight governing board candidates for the Tempe Union High School and Kyrene School districts answered parents’ questions Sept. 21 during a public meeting held at the Tempe police substation.
The forum was hosted...
The Los Angeles Times recently published a database of third- through fifth-grade teacher evaluations based on changes to their students’ test scores from one year to the next.
This sparked a national debate...
What makes a school district great? Highly engaged and supportive communities are the most important factors.
The Kyrene School District is an amazing example of both. This community has always known: Education must...
Students will be affected by a recent change in how grades are transferred to Tempe Union High Schools when a student takes an advanced math class in middle school.
Scheduled to take place...
With the summer coming to an end, area charter schools are gearing up for the season with new programs and curriculums designed to challenge minds and create a high-level learning experience.
Center for...
This summer, local elementary and middle school students are being educated in a variety of unique subjects not normally taught during the school year, ranging from robotics and ceramics to cartooning and...
