AVONDALE - An "electric atmosphere,
complimented with "down to earth" ambiance." Those are the words Principal Chris Barnes and staff of Corte Sierra Elementary
School use to describe the "Highly Performing" school within the Litchfield Elementary School
District... (read
more)
PHOENIX - Attention Arizona moms and dads - your teenagers may be listening to you after all.
Well, at least when it comes to education... (read
more)
Story: Survey Shows Moms' & Dads' Influence Being Felt in Arizona
Classrooms
GILBERT -
Third-graders in the Gilbert Unified School District will get a head start on their typing skills during the upcoming school year
when a NEO 2 will be available for each student's use in the classroom...(read
more)
Story: NEOs give students jump on computer skills
PEORIA - The goal may change. The plan most definitely changes. But the commitment never does, and Sam's key is
commitment... (read
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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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