STATEWIDE – The Arizona Educational Foundation has honored five Arizona teachers as 2009 “Ambassadors of Excellence.” For one of these five outstanding educators, an even greater title will soon be bestowed – 2009 Arizona Teacher of the Year...(read more)
Story: Arizona Education Foundation Names 'Ambassadors of Excellence'

EL MIRAGE – Students at Sundown Mountain High School aren't just hitting the books this fall. Sixty-percent of the students are also rolling up their sleeves and heading to work at various West Valley businesses thanks to the alternative school's innovative...(read more)
Story: Students Participate in Work-Study Programs

SCOTTSDALE – Natural food entrees are now on the menu at three Scottsdale elementary schools.  The pilot program that debuted Sept. 15 in the Scottsdale Unified School District offers new twists on old classics, such as macaroni and cheese and lasagna, at double the cost of the traditional cafeteria menu items....(read more)
Story: Scottsdale schools serving up natural foods

SHOW LOW - There's one in every class. The kid that goes above and beyond what's required in an assignment, taking it to a different level. Show Low High School English teacher Lisa Crook can say she's got at least eight students like that...(read more)         Story: Eight SLHS students go the extra mile to help 


ASU Doctoral Program designed to 'Make a Difference' 

ASU's Doctoral Program in Leadership and Innovation is designed to 'Make a Difference' in the way you think and work as a leader in education. Informational sessions on the program will be held on:

Thursday, Oct. 23
Thursday, Nov. 13
Thursday, Dec. 4

All sessions will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.on ASU’s West campus. RSVPs are requested at (602) 543-6358 or ctelquestions@asu.edu.  (read more)


 
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