Applications are now open for Bookmans Entertainment Exchange’s 2013 School Challenge. Last year’s applicants displayed innovation and creativity when describing where the schools succeed and how they plan to use the funds, according to a news release.

When the ability to hear fades in older adults, it may well be a signal that declines in memory and thinking ability are not far behind.

The Senate voted 16-12 on Monday to impose new restrictions on spending on recall elections.

Concern for the high unemployment rate is a concern felt mostly by the unemployed and their families. Actual empathy outside that demographic is a myth perpetrated by politicians in an effort to attract that vote. In reality, corporate America and the politicians they support have no problem with high unemployment. It means a larger available labor pool, lower payroll costs, less benefits and tighter control over existing employees living in fear of losing their jobs. Easier union busting is an additional bonus.

United Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help administer a national study that helps food banks have a greater understanding of hunger and the needs of their communities.

Big changes are coming to the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test that is administered to elementary school students and high school sophomores, which could affect not only how teachers teach but, in separate legislation, how they are evaluated.

Arizona State University will add at least $317 million in buildings and infrastructure by November 2005, under a plan approved Friday by the Board of Regents.

Arizona State University will add at least $317 million in buildings and infrastructure by November 2005, under a plan approved Friday by the Board of Regents.

WASHINGTON - The use of special computer games to train their brains improved healthy youngsters' ability to pay attention, scientists reported Monday.

Children who move regularly in the classroom do better in school than those who do not. A study in Kansas found that achievement improved on standardized tests in math, science, and reading in classrooms where movement was regularly integrated in the learning process. Youth in Illinois who participated in a before-school activity program improved their performance in math and other subjects.

Children who move regularly in the classroom do better in school than those who do not. A study in Kansas found that achievement improved on standardized tests in math, science, and reading in classrooms where movement was regularly integrated in the learning process. Youth in Illinois who participated in a before-school activity program improved their performance in math and other subjects.

Just how good is your ear?

January 31, 2005

Mastery of fractions and early division is a predictor of students' later success with algebra and other higher-level mathematics, based on a study done by a team of researchers led by a Carnegie Mellon University professor.

Amanda Badali knows she’s making a difference in the classroom when students get those “a-ha” moments and begin to ask thoughtful and engaging questions on various assignments designed to enhance cognitive thinking and prepare them for 21st century skills.

Amanda Badali knows she’s making a difference in the classroom when students get those “a-ha” moments and begin to ask thoughtful and engaging questions on various assignments designed to enhance cognitive thinking and prepare them for 21st century skills.

Amanda Badali knows she’s making a difference in the classroom when students get those “a-ha” moments and begin to ask thoughtful and engaging questions on various assignments designed to enhance cognitive thinking and prepare them for 21st century skills.

An Arizona State University lab aims to help the blind do something even the sighted can’t.

An Arizona State University lab aims to help the blind do something even the sighted can’t. Scientists at the Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing, or CUbiC, are developing a pair of gloves that would take just seconds to create a virtual object for the wearer to feel after a spoken or gestured command.

The unannounced meeting of heavy hitters began at 10 a.m. on Jan. 4 in Mesa Mayor Scott Smith's office at 20 E. Main St.

WASHINGTON - When aging hampers memory, some people's brains compensate to stay sharp. Now scientists want to know how those brains make do - in hopes of developing treatments to help everyone else keep up.

Gifted elementary school students have a new option for class in Ahwatukee Foothills starting this fall: a self-contained gifted program.

Gifted elementary school students have a new option for class in Ahwatukee Foothills starting this fall: a self-contained gifted program.