Schools

Bullying as a campaign tactic: ‘The kids are listening’

Editor’s note: Dr. Kenneth R. Baca, superintendent of the Tempe Union High School District, says Tempe’s recent mayoral election prompted him to consider the subject of civility in political races and to...

Kyrene OKs budget, gives staff first raise in 4 years

The Kyrene School District Governing Board unanimously approved its 2012-13 budget at a board meeting July 10. The board, made up of President Michelle Hirsch, Vice President Beth Brizel and members Ellen Shamah...

Fad diets, ineffective short-term solutions to longer-term weight issues

Fad diets can take many forms and are popular because they promise quick weight loss, are relatively easy to implement and claim remarkable results. Do any of these claims sound familiar? “Lose...

Star power dims with pair of recent losses

The departure of Andy Griffith early this month is kind of a biggie for me—watching The Andy Griffith Show after school with my brother ranks among the happiest memories of my younger...

The making of a STAR

At first glance, the STAR program, with its cool math and science projects, field trip and time for play and sports, sounds like a typical summer camp. But taking a closer look, Success...

Bus service could gain Valley-wide scope, oversight

Unifying the Valley’s bus routes and the inter-agency oversight that guides transit planning throughout metro Phoenix may be getting closer to reality. Tempe Councilmember Shana Ellis is helping to steer the process. In a...

Kyrene board votes no on tax increase to offset losses

After considering vocal opposition at a packed, four-hour hearing, the Kyrene School District Governing Board voted no on a proposed one-year property-tax increase, deciding to try other approaches to solve a newly...

Working families target of schools’ gap initiative

Lice, strep throat, broken bones, pinkeye—they’re all inconvenient, but common, childhood ailments. Most parents tend not to think about them until they find themselves missing work and heading to the doctor’s office...
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