ST. DAVID - So, what's the best way to prepare for a statewide academic competition incorporating everyday math, science, economics and other vital life skills? Well...(read more) Story: St. David High School Representing Arizona this April in LifeSmarts National Competition PEORIA - Peoria Mayor Bob Barrett most likely can get his hair cut by any northwest Valley stylist he would like. On Feb. 19th, that stylist will also be a high school student...(read more) Story: Peoria Mayor Getting Exciting New Look Thanks to High School Student Stylist at Cutting Edge Style Salon PHOENIX - In the computer lab at William R. Sullivan Elementary School, Joy Louis reached under a bank of computers to turn on a "smart" power strip that will shut off electricity when the desktops aren't in use...(read more) Story: Phoenix school gets green makeover CHANDLER - A class of San Tan Elementary School fifth-graders spent Thursday's discovery science class learning how to read wind gusts, barometric pressure and solar radiation levels from the school's new Web-based weather station...(read more)  Story: San Tan school gets weather station     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.