East Valley Tribune - Education

More kids rely on school clinics for health care

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:23:02 -0700

Ana Cortez tilts her pig-tailed head back and opens wide so nurse practitioner Gloria Baca can peer down her throat.

District set to fire bookstore manager

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:19:04 -0700

The Tempe Union High School District released a governing board agenda revision Tuesday afternoon to terminate the employment of Rebecca Soto, bookstore manager at McClintock High School.

Starr exits races for Higley school board

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:05:56 -0700

Carolyn Starr has bowed out of the race for the Higley Unified School District governing board. Starr, 43, who has two children in the district, said Tuesday she wants to spend more time with her family.

ASU planning deep cuts to close shortfall

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:22:17 -0700

ASU is beginning a wide-ranging reorganization of its largest academic programs in order to cut $6 million from the budget this school year.

Scottsdale schools change medicine policy

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:00:34 -0700

Scottsdale parents will have to check in their own over-the-counter medicines to the school nurse's office if they want their children to have access to things like Tylenol and Tums this year.

Ariz. adjunct teachers offer real-world know-how

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:30:23 -0700

Some Chandler students will see teachers-in-training in their classrooms this fall, and the adults are no strangers to the subject material.

County to see new schools chief

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:00:29 -0700

For the first time in two decades, Maricopa County is going to have a new superintendent of schools.

Arizona law has illegal students dropping out

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:54:57 -0700

TUCSON - Changing laws have made life tougher for illegal immigrants in Arizona, including young people giving up dreams of college and better lives because they are unable to pay out-of-state tuition as required by voters.

Dorm, journalism school set to open in Phoenix

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:56:39 -0700

PHOENIX - Phoenix has gotten a taste of downtown college life for the past two years. This year, they'll get the main course.

Tempe High creates partnerships to back programs

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:02:38 -0700

A class to motivate more students to take honors courses. A program with an international focus. A biotechnology lab. These are among a wide array of educational programs that Tempe High School's staff is working to bring to students this fall.

School districts adjust to unexpected growth

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:42:50 -0700

The Higley, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Florence school districts were forced to add classes and hire extra teachers after the start of the school year because of unexpected student growth.

GRAPHIC: View the changes in enrollment

Math academy move hopes to attract more students

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:36:21 -0700

Scottsdale's Math and Science Academy at Saguaro High School is starting its third year at a new location with a new name and a new outlook. But the program, formerly known as the Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy, still has its old enrollment problem: As of Thursday, it had three students.

Scottsdale schools see enrollment upswing

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:24:10 -0700

Enrollment in the Scottsdale Unified School District increased by at least 1 percent this year, according to estimates from the first four days of school. That translates to 250 more students than last year's figure, or a total of 25,434 students, said Superintendent John Baracy.

School briefs

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:23:14 -0700

2 schools to teach Mandarin Chinese

Two Chandler high schools have added Mandarin Chinese to their course options this year. Hamilton and Basha high schools are sharing a teacher in the pilot program, said Craig Gilbert, director of secondary education.

Higley override survey may have violated law

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:41:15 -0700

The Higley Unified School District approved spending $12,000 for a telephone survey asking residents how they plan to vote on a November budget override even though state law prohibits electioneering by school districts.

Sex ed meeting for parents in Mesa

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:47:08 -0700

Parents of students attending Mesa schools can learn about the district’s sex education program during an upcoming meeting designed to answer their questions.

VIDEO: Students kick off year with Olympics spirit

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:03:57 -0700

Towne Meadows Elementary School starts off the 2008-2009 school year with an Olympics theme that will promote and enhance the school's positive learning atmosphere.

Fired professor claims bias in suit against ASU

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:38:42 -0700

A former Arizona State University professor on Wednesday filed a federal discrimination lawsuit accusing the university of firing her based on her race, gender and disability.

Mitchell checks Corona del Sol air quality work

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:24:53 -0700

At Tempe's Corona del Sol High School, the old carpets are gone. New tile is down. Carbon dioxide monitors are in place for daily checks. Fresh air is being filtered into hallways from outside and new pipes are ready to chill water for the soon-to-arrive new air-conditioning system.

After campus intruder, school weighs options

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:20:11 -0700

The Parent Teacher Organization for Kyrene de los Cerritos held their first meeting of the school year and first since resident Larry Lawrence barged into the school looking for his wife.

Smoke-filled room empties 2 schools in Chandler

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:33:46 -0700

Close to 2,000 students at two Kyrene Elementary School District schools were evacuated Wednesday morning when smoke filled a multipurpose room at one of the schools, Chandler fire officials said.