LAVEEN – The most popular “staff member” at Laveen’s Desert Meadows Elementary School has much in common with the rest of her colleagues.  She’s clearly very dedicated, has a terrific attitude and cares deeply about the success of her students – particularly the special needs students participating in speech therapy...(read more)
Story: Friendly, Furry Staff Member

PRESCOTT – Little did Clark Tenney dream while a student at Prescott High School in the 1980s that he would be teaching conversational Japanese there 21 years later...(read more)
Story: Former PHS student returns to teach Japanese

YUMA - Kofa High School was recently honored with a two-star rating from the National  FFA Organization in the National FFA chapter award program, according to a faculty adviser...(read more)
Story: Kofa FFA gets national Award 

PHOENIX – Attention to anyone thinking they’ve missed their true calling.  This message is for individuals yearning to stand in front of a black board and shape young minds.  If you are an outstanding professional or a recent college graduate wanting to make a difference, Phoenix Teaching Fellows just may be for you...(read more)
Story: Cutting Edge Teacher Recruitment Program

 
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