by John Stapleton, Contributing Editor The day starts with black coffee. It also usually starts before anyone else is awake but Maricopa High School Wrestling Coach Erick Fierro leaves for the day with a parting kiss to his wife, Veronica, as she begins her day. He is typically in the weight room well before 6 … Read More…
by John Stapleton, Contributing Editor Even though she loved art and had aspirations to become an artist, Nichole Kluth says she didn’t believe anyone could make a career of it. The great ones she learned about in school; all long gone and part of museum tours. “My only option was to teach it, which I … Read More…
by Sara Hamilton, CGA Family Engagement Specialist VISTA – Cactus Middle School It’s time to start preparing your children to return to the schoolroom, but this year it will entail more than simply buying school supplies. As in-person instruction has been disrupted for more than a year, it is important to prepare your kids mentally … Read More…
by Angela Askey, Executive Director, Public Relations and Marketing, Central Arizona College Lifelong Learning of Central Arizona College announced its participation in AWS Academy, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) program that provides higher education institutions with a ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum. Students can enroll in courses that will prepare them to pursue careers in the … Read More…
by Blake Herzog As students return to school after the most unusual and unpredictable academic year any of us hope to see in our lifetimes, district and charter schools are planning to keep routines as smooth as possible for the large majority choosing in-person campus learning. They are also providing options for students and parents … Read More…
by Blake Herzog The coronavirus pandemic has pulled the rug out from everyone in the education community numerous times since it took hold in the U.S. in March, and it continues to happen as the new school year quickly approaches. Still, district and charter school leaders in Pinal County have a pretty good idea what’s … Read More…
by Nicole Youcupicio, Prevention Specialist, Casa Grande Alliance Parents yearn for their children to become successful adults and lead happy lives. A huge way parents can help their children thrive as adults is by helping them succeed in school. There are a few specific steps parents can take that have been shown to make a … Read More…
by Craig H. McFarland, Mayor, City of Casa Grande To Casa Grande’s classes of 2020, thank you for allowing me to celebrate with you and your family. I am beyond honored and thrilled to deliver this message today. First and foremost, I congratulate each of you for successfully promoting to high school and for graduating … Read More…
by Angela Askey, Executive Director, Public Relations and Marketing, Central Arizona College Omar Villa has been named Central Arizona College Faculty of the Year. The Faculty of the Year award recognizes faculty who have made a difference in the lives of students inside and outside the classroom. The selected faculty should be a role model … Read More…
by Christian Price, Mayor, City of Maricopa Maricopa is consistently best-in-show, routinely ranked among the safest cities, the most diverse cities, and the fastest-growing cities in Arizona. Maricopa also excels when it comes to education with three A-rated schools, a Central Arizona College campus, and a University of Arizona agricultural center. Maricopa students regularly win … Read More…