Election Day 2008 is approaching fast. We are writing today to call attention to a crisis that affects Arizona and the entire nation. The great challenge of our times is to get serious about building strong American schools and raising the education level of all citizens, especially the younger population.

The majority of Arizona voters believe that a top-quality public school system is either crucial or very important to the future of Arizona, but few believe state funding reflects that commitment, according to findings in a recent Merrill/Morrison Institute poll.

Shirley Miles, the outgoing superintendent of the Tempe Union High School District, has been chosen to lead schools at military bases in the United States and around the world.

A coalition of education and political leaders wants to improve higher education in Arizona, arguing the state’s poor performance has contributed to the United States’ declining economic power.

July 2, 2004

Americans will be asked this Thursday to take time to pray at least five minutes for what is being called "The Freedom Five," or the "Five Points of Prayer: Government (including the military), media, education, church and family."

His acceptance speech was easily the most brief, but the thoughts shared Friday night by United Food Bank President and CEO Bob Evans were certainly among the most poignant.

Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday promised to seek more funding for public schools for the coming budget year.

United Families Arizona is hosting a free “Schools, Rules and Tools” seminar on Wednesday for parents to learn how to be active in their children’s education.

Five Valley nonprofits each received grants this month from the US Airways.

Students were awarded $10,000 recently as part of Arizona Fire Service Educational Award. The Greenspan Co./Adjusters International created and sponsored the award to say “thank you” to the service. Chandler’s Brittany Kominska won the $7,500 grand prize.

Perry High School, 1919 E. Queen Creek Road in Gilbert, will host the CTE (Career and Technical Education) Electives Expo 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4.

Our View: Wednesday's release of statewide results for the annual ACT college-entrance exam highlights how Arizona - and the United States in general - is failing to deliver a proper education for too many of our children.

You might think that Earth science and space exploration have little in common. But Arizona State University is marrying the research fields into a single school, creating a pathway for students to learn engineering and scientific skills and eventually develop new technologies to discover more about our Earth and other planets.

You might think that Earth science and space exploration have little in common. But Arizona State University is marrying the research fields into a single school, creating a pathway for students to learn engineering and scientific skills and eventually develop new technologies to discover more about our Earth and other planets.

Recently, more than 800 school board members from all over the United States traveled to Washington, D. C. to ask their members of Congress to improve and reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). I was privileged to represent the Tempe Union High School District at this National School Boards Association Conference.

Recently, more than 800 school board members from all over the United States traveled to Washington, D. C. to ask their members of Congress to improve and reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). I was privileged to represent the Tempe Union High School District at this National School Boards Association Conference.

ATLANTA -- Mexican consulates around the country plan to launch an effort next week to educate their citizens on their labor rights when working in the United States.

August 10, 2004

Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series of stories exploring new programs the Kyrene School District may provide to students next school year.

Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series of stories exploring new programs the Kyrene School District may provide to students next school year.

To date this year in the Valley of the Sun, there have been 71 water-related incidents involving children. Of those, nine were fatal, and approximately six non-fatal drowning victims will suffer a lifelong disability.

As we have watched the debate across Arizona on how to improve funding for students struggling to learn English, we have become troubled by negative attitudes directed at the children who will benefit or suffer by the eventual outcome.

The presidential candidates are saying a lot as the Nov. 4 election approaches, with much of the discussion focused on the country's economic downturn. But when it comes to education, many East Valley voters are disappointed about the lack of emphasis on America's schools.