CHANDLER - "We work hard, but we play hard too." That's a philosophy students everywhere would joyfully embrace. And according to the Arizona Educational Foundation's... (read more) Story: With Bullseye Leading the Way, Tarwater Elementary School Students Work Hard & Play Hard, School Earns A+ Certification PHOENIX - Sometimes it requires some patience if you truly want to beat the odds. Just ask the faculty, staff and students at Phoenix's Peralta Elementary School... (read more) Story: Peralta Elementary School's Patience & Dedication to Beat the Odds Curriculum Paying Off for Faculty and Students TEMPE - Wanting a research pipeline and college-prepared students, Arizona State University officials are creating their own K-12 schools... (read more) Story: ASU creates K-12 charter schools YUMA - AVID is not just a path to get students admitted to college but ensures they can handle the curriculum and earn a diploma...The program is to show students they are qualified to move up to college... (read more) Story: AVID is a path to career success 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.