RIO RICO - It is not hard to find where Mountain View Elementary School students hang out after school. That answer is simple - many of them don't go anywhere! Instead they opt to stay right on the school's picturesque campus... (read more)
Story: Afterschool Involvement, Extracurricular Programs Help Mountain View Elementary Earn A+ Grade from AEF

TUCSON - National recognition once again is coming to two Tucson high schools... (read more) 

Story:  Two Tucson High Schools, Flagstaff Charter School & Paradise Valley Unified School District Flex Muscle in Newsweek.com Rankings of Top US High Schools
 

AHWATUKEE - Tiny interlocking pieces of plastic that have been rolling off factory lines in Denmark for more than a half-century are the latest tools for educators teaching children practical applications for math, science - and social skills...(read more)

Story: Legos helping Ahwatukee tots learn design

COTTONWOOD - For students who are too far behind on credits to graduate, or for those who have already dropped out, The Academy At Mingus offers a second chance for a high school diploma... (read more)

Story: Academy at Mingus ready for fall semester

Foundation Encourages New and Aspiring Principals to Take Part in Extensive Leadership Training

PHOENIX - The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) is now accepting applications for its 2009-2010 Principals' Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA). The Academy provides leadership training to new and aspiring principals that enhance their ability to lead their school communities to excellence. Participants have direct access to A+ School award-winning principals, the AEF Board of Directors, policymakers, and leaders in education and business.  

Applications for PLAA's upcoming 2009-2010 class are due by July 31, 2009. Tuition for the Academy is $1,000; scholarships are available. For applications or more information, please visit www.azedfoundation.org  or call (480) 421-9376.

 
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