TUSD is encouraging that all students attending prom ceremonies receive at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, at least two weeks prior to the event. However, this is not mandatory.
Libraries will be opened to browsing and self-checkout, along with self-service printing, faxing, and copying. Guest will also be allowed up to one hour of computer use.
A University of Arizona lab study has confirmed the presence of the U.K. COVID variant on campus. It’s more infectious and could be more severe if someone is infected by it. The research lab discovered traces of the variant through a saline water gargling sample study.
Focus on community, tradition and lifelong knowledge and wisdom is exactly why Diné College continues to push so hard in the face of COVID-19 to give its students whatever resources they need to continue their education.
School districts across the state will have flexibility on how the federal funding will be spent. Leaders are required to submit reports, detailing how they’re spending it and those reports will be public.
The University of Arizona announced its plan to move into Stage Three starting the week of March 29. Under this stage, in-person classes will double from a maximum of 50 students in a classroom to 100 students.
The funds were approved by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and follow an initial $200.8 million provided through the program in the summer of 2020.
On Friday, Mar. 12, college leadership and employees will meet virtually to discuss PCC’s plan to return to in-person classes and services in the Fall 2021 semester.
While the images found on Lewis’ computer violated county policy, the investigation in Arizona ended with no charges. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, which took the case after Coconino cited a conflict of interest, said none of the material involved the exploitation of children.
According to a news release, Brown is a red-shirt sophomore who came off the bench in 14 of the Wildcats’ 20 Conference contests. He put up 8.8 points on 51.5 percent shooting and 4.7 rebounds in just 18.8 minutes per league game.
The high court was urged to immediately take the case and sidestep the normal course where the lower court judge would hold a trial. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey joined that request.
According to a news release, nearly 20 tons of extremely pure borosilicate glass will become a honeycomb mirror measuring 27.6 feet across. The mirror is the sixth of seven segments that together will make up the primary mirror of the Giant Magellan Telescope, currently under construction in Chile’s
University of Arizona Geologist Dr. Isabel Barton won a 2021 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the foundation’s most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty.
President Biden said his goal is for every pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educator, school staff member and childcare worker to receive at least one shot by the end of March.
The Cultural Demonstration Program provides the opportunity for viewers to learn more about each tribe’s culture, their history, and the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating each craft.
Recently, the District announced that it is temporarily raising pay for certified substitutes through the 2020-2021 school year. Substitute teachers are eligible to receive $140/day or $165/day for long-term commitments.
According to a University of Arizona article, the three-year study will recruit 200 women, half will be current firefighters and the other half will be new recruits.
Their passion for teaching hasn’t gone unnoticed especially by Anne Shiff who has a 14-year-old son with cerebral palsy in their class.“I feel that it’s a dream team, and dream come true that he’s in their classroom this year,” Shiff said.
To support schools’ efforts for a safe return to in-person learning, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently announced allocations from the second federal COVID-19 relief bill. These one-time recovery funds will be critical to helping schools implement mitigation strategies like improved
The move to Stage 2 impacts classes that we designated as in-person or flex in-person at the time of registration. Students unable to attend in person will have options to continue learning remotely.
On Feb. 11, The MUSD Governing Board unanimously approved a recommendation to raise the pay for substitute teachers to $140/day, and $165/day for long-term commitments.
The new technology will eliminate the need for students to rely on others or pay an institution for their own learning records, which is especially helpful during the pandemic.
“This will ensure we continue to have accountability in our education system, so parents can make the best educational choice for their kids,” the Governor said in a signing letter.
Sen. Paul Boyer's proposal would make all children attending schools with a high percentage of low-income families or who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches eligible for the state’s voucher program.
The district has switched back and forth with virtual and hybrid learning throughout the year. Now, half of its students come on one day, the other on the next and everyone goes virtual on Wednesdays.
If health conditions continue on the current trend, stage 2 means classes of 50 or fewer students would be allowed to meet on campus. Students and instructors will already know if their classes are part of the next stage. Students who are unsure can check with the registrar’s office.
The American School Counselor Association recommends one counselor per 250 students. In 2019, Arizona, according to the association, had 905 students per counselor. The worst in the nation.
President Joe Biden requested updated guidance when he took office, responding to complaints that the CDC’s school guidelines under the Trump administration were unclear and inconsistent.
The hunt is Saturday, Feb. 13 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Town Municipal Complex (375 W. Sahuarita Center Way). The event is free and open to the public.
According to a news release, the African American men comprised the 25th, 92nd, and 93rd Infantry Divisions and published the Bullet, the 93d Blue Helmet, and the 92d Buffalo.
Dr. Bryan Carter is the director of the Center for Digital Humanities. He’s using 360-degree cameras and virtual reality headsets to re-create common experiences of discrimination.
Superintendent Hoffman announced that the Arizona Department of Education would provide $5 million in CARES Act funding for compensatory services to help schools meet these needs.
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah Jr. says Republican lawmakers and others who sued have not shown they are likely to win their argument that the new law is unconstitutional.
Health experts tout masks as the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but wearing them in public met considerable resistance and was politicized in some places.
Desert insects, outfitted with leather body armor, are pitted against each other to find out why weapons differ among species, and to test how different weapons relate to how much damage is caused.
