Education

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa hosted its third annual Vex IQ robotics tournament Saturday, with 30 teams competing in the VEX IQ challenge, Squared Away,...

The dance classes of Maricopa High School presented their winter dance concert, Stages of Life, at the Performing Arts Center to full houses. The...

After a loss at the ballot box, Maricopa Unified School District is planning its next steps to build a second high school. At a special...

A+ Charter Schools broke ground today on a facility for grades 7-12 after an almost year-long hiatus. The ceremony was met with applause and...

On the campus of Maricopa Wells Middle School, Walker Kyle is referred to as Dr. Kyle. But his relationship with his students isn’t quite as...

University of Arizona's Maricopa Agricultural Center had its flora and fauna on display along with labs, games, farm equipment and vendors for its popular...

By Tim Kanavel Pinal County Economic Development director As the economic development manager for Pinal County, my primary responsibility is to attract new business to our...

With teams ranging from rebuilding to contenders for state tournaments, Maricopa High School is launching its winter sports season this week. Girls’ Basketball Rashawn Calvert is...

A+ Charter Schools, a new 7-12 charter school offering project-based learning, is hosting its groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4 ,at 10 a.m. for...

Central Arizona College’s math department recently hosted the 2019 Middle School Math Contest at the San Tan Campus. More than 130 students from 13...

Three members of the Buffalo Soldiers of America, led by Arizona chapter President Chaz Jackson spoke to two sessions of students at Maricopa High...

Maricopa Unified School District awarded its November spotlights to students, community members and staff during Wednesday's meeting of the governing board. Students honored were Abraham...

Maricopa resident Lucinda Boyd, RN, is scheduled to receive the 2019 Central Arizona College Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday and will be added...

One school in Maricopa Unified School District jumped a letter grade in the most recent assessment while another fell a letter grade. The same phenomenon...

Maricopa High School Marching Rams achieved its best score to date in the AzMBA 3A Championship with its performance of “In the Cards” Saturday...

Maricopa High School sophomore Connor Schrader debuted in the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division II State Swimming Championships by bettering his school record times in...

A freshman inspired by a Scooby-Doo mashup won Maricopa High School’s Red Ribbon Week Art Contest. The theme this year was “Stay Drug Free.”...

Maricopa Unified School District hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast on Friday morning to showcase local veterans, especially those working or volunteering for the district....

While most Valley schools seeking bonds, overrides and budget increases succeeded in Tuesday’s election, Maricopa Unified School District was not among them. MUSD’s request for...

Early vote counts show the Maricopa Unified School District bond election failing by a 16-point margin.MUSD Bond Early Vote Count  YES 2,487 NO 3,444 The bond, aimed...

Edkey Inc. is planning expansion at its Sequoia Pathway Academy campus. CEO Mark Plitzuweit announced the future construction of a 14,000-square-foot building, a $3 million...

Maricopa High School Athletic Director Jake Neill said he was expecting just about anything when region assignments were announced for most high school sports...

By Francis Trast MHS AFJROTC Cadet Senior Airman Marquice Brown is a Maricopa High School AFJROTC alumnus who is currently assigned to Bolling Air Force Base...

Maricopa High School Theatre Company debuted its production of the Tony Award-winning play "Peter and the Starcatcher" at the Performing Arts Center. Imagined as...

The guys became the cheerleaders as four teams of Heritage Academy girls played powderpuff football at Pacana Park to benefit breast cancer awareness and...

Resident JoAnne Miller said it was still all about the money. Suspicious of Maricopa Unified School District and against Prop 437, the bond to build...

Sequoia Pathway students are protesting the termination of a popular teacher last week. Word got out Friday that Kevin Struble had been fired, and several...

Despite a Friday loss that dropped their record to 3-5, the Maricopa High School football team still has a shot at making the 5A...

By Joycelyn Cabrera Proposition 437 introduces a $68 million bond on the November ballot for the main purpose of building a second high school in...

By Murray Siegel Americans have been debating for decades how to improve the quality of public education. A series of recent events have pointed out...