SCOTTSDALE – A recent study by researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) showed second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students at schools participating in the Math Achievement Club by Rodel... (read more) Story: MAC-Ro Math Initiative Leads to Achievement Gains for Participating Schools LAVEEN – "It's a great school, but it's not for everyone." That phrase is commonly used when Laveen teachers, parents and principals discuss Vista del Sur Traditional School...(read more) Story: Vista del Sure Traditional School is Excelling Offering Ideal Alternative for Laveen Families PARADISE VALLEY - Tiny levers, cranks, joints and axles are dumped onto the table as sophomores at Paradise Valley's Horizon High School study how to piece together a miniature conveyor belt and universal joint... (read more) Story: High-school science program offers college credit PAYSON - At Rim Country Middle School, heading to the front of the lunch line can be a motivational experience...(read more) Story: Motivation helps students perform better on tests   Ask your friends and colleagues to log onto www.azschoolsmakeadifference.org and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter. They will be one of the first to hear about good things happening in public education around the state.   We are looking for impressive stories about how Arizona's teachers, students and schools are making a difference every day. Log onto www.azschoolsmakeadifference.org and submit your stories.