PHOENIX – Unannounced visitors to John Vasey’s classroom at Orangewood Elementary School may find themselves in for a big surprise. Instead of a room full of students, there’s a decent chance they’ll find an empty classroom... (read more)
Story: Field Trips, Real-World Experiences Help Phoenix Teacher Drive Home Critical Academic Skilss

TUCSON - Friday morning and Jim Tallmadge is busy growing math jocks.  Tallmadge is coordinating "math cross country," which is why in this particular Midtown classroom the kids are sweating it out, even without a sports field...(read more)
Story: Competing to Learn

TEMPE - It's obvious by his smile and wide-eyed look that Michael Nieto, a senior at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, made the cut into one of the most popular clubs on campus...(read more)
Story: Students at Tempe School Recognized for Mentoring Effort

FLAGSTAFF - A handsome flower blooms atop a solid stem. That's the kind of image Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Kevin Brown has in mind as he begins to outline a strategic plan for the district's emerging Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, initiative...(read more)
Story: Science, Technology to Spread throughout the Community  

 
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