Mark Crudup

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Author shares life lessons with kids

Worldly acclaimed comic book artist, writer and novelist James Owen passed along life lessons to Kyrene Middle School students during a presentation of his work last month. His most recent works are...

School chiefs join forces in review of education’s progress, challenges

Superintendents from local public, private and charter school districts exercised their collective brainpower to address financing, teacher evaluation, student achievement and other education-related issues during a panel discussion Dec. 1 at Kyrene...

Loved ones gain long-term benefit from short-term visits

The holiday season is here, and with it come festive games, delicious meals, family fun and, well, stress. This time of the year can be especially stressful for grandma and grandpa. Carestone Assisted...

‘Kindness retreat’ targets bullying

Fourth-graders at Kyrene del Norte Elementary School discovered kindness in their hearts after a day of activities that opened their eyes to the impact of bullying on self-esteem. Marcos de Niza High School...

Longtime CdS teacher honored for work on dual-enrollment model for psychology credit

Joe Maisel, teacher at Corona del Sol High School and Rio Salado College, has been awarded the 2009-10 Outstanding Faculty in Psychology for Rio Salado College for his development of a dual-enrollment...

‘Novelty’ fireworks are safe, insists area advocate

On Dec. 1, Chandler and Tempe residents may begin to see an influx of firework retail stores, as Arizona’s law allowing “consumer fireworks” goes into effect. Terry Borgendale, co-owner of Winco Fireworks, said...

Adopting a shelter dog remains best, most humane option

Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month, sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wound down Nov. 1, but its lessons can offer a lasting tribute to the Kyrene Corridor and other...

Choral students uncover new skills under Waggoner teacher’s tutelage

- Photo by Mark CrudupWaggoner Elementary School’s Wildcat Choir club is music to the ears of parents. Ninety fourth- and fifth-grade students meet twice a week in the after-school program created by Waggoner...

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