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Supplies, volunteers needed for back-to-school drive at St. George Roman Catholic Parish - Apache Junction / Gold Canyon Independent
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (163+ words) Volunteers are needed for the back-to-school drive hosted by St. George Roman Catholic Parish, 300 E. 16th. Ave. in Apache Junction, filling backpacks and handing them out the week of July 6-10. Contact Heather in the office or at heather@stgeorgeaj. com. Anyone in…...
Chandler-area students earn degrees, honors in spring 2026 - Chandler Independent
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (184+ words) More college students with Chandler ties have been announced in recent weeks as having earned honors or degrees during the spring of 2026. The University of Central Missouri, located in Warrensburg, Missouri, announced Jazmin Corbin of Chandler was named to the…...
Arizona's public funds shouldn't support teacher unions - Daily Independent
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (248+ words) But Arizonans should ask a straightforward question: Are these reforms actually bad for teachers'or are they bad for the unions that collect dues from them? There is a difference, and it matters.'The Arizona Legislature has passed HCR 2040, and now…...
Phoenix officials eye further growth of social work internship program - Daily Independent
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (295+ words) The city of Phoenix has grown its social work internship program in recent years, and some city council members encouraged further growth this week. Students seeking a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from Arizona State University began taking…...
Arizona considers overhaul of A-F school grading system - Daily Independent
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (902+ words) Arizona's current A-F accountability system may not accurately reflect overall academic performance, making it difficult for parents to compare schools. Nearly 78% of Arizona traditional public schools earned an A or B during the 2024-25 school year, despite many posting reading and…...
Gilbert Public Schools adopts $273 M budget despite enrollment decline - Gilbert Independent
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (154+ words) Gilbert Public Schools adopts $273 M budget despite enrollment decline yourvalley. net Gilbert Public Schools adopts $273 M budget despite enrollment decline Gilbert Public Schools' adopted fiscal year 2026-27 budget absorbs a projected loss of 1, 200 students while preserving a 3% employee pay increase, maintaining…...
Deer Valley enrollment continues to dip as 2027 budget process wraps up - Daily Independent
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (331+ words) With voters having restored the 15% maintenance and operations override this past November, Deer Valley Unified School District looks to have more money to work with as the fiscal year 27 district budget process nears completion. This past year the district had…...
Cave Creek school district sees continued exodus as staff resignations mount - Daily Independent
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (297+ words) The Cave Creek Unified school board approved another 46 staff terminations at its June 23 board meeting. This brings the count of terminated contracts to 104, which is about 20% of total staff count from the beginning of the year, according to the district's…...
SUSD Superintendent Menzel gets raise, contract extension - Daily Independent
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (146+ words) SUSD Superintendent Menzel gets raise, contract extension yourvalley. net SUSD Superintendent Menzel gets raise, contract extension Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel got a raise and a three-year contract extension during the June 23 district governing board meeting. The…...
SUSD Superintendent Menzel gets raise, contract extension - Scottsdale Independent
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (129+ words) The board voted 3-2 to give Menzel a raise from $225, 000 annually to $245, 000 in his base pay and give him a chance to earn another $45, 000 in performance pay. Board President Dr. Donna Lewis, Vice President Mike Sharkey and board member Dr. Matthew…...