Education

Maricopa High School English teacher Aidan Balt has been chosen as a teacher fellow for the 2016-17 Arizona Hope Street Group Teacher Fellowship in...

    A core objective at Children’s Learning Adventure is to prepare and equip their students to excel in lifelong academic journeys. They implement STEAM-based curriculum daily to immerse students in science, technology, engineering, the arts,...

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...

Due to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order to keep in-person learning closed until Aug. 17, A+ Charter Schools has opted to move the school start...

School is officially still in session, but Maricopa Unified School District is deciding how it will start next school year in the wake of...

By Aidan BaltI want to highlight the amazing work of the youth in this community and the educators who invest into their lives. AAs a...

By Murray Siegel Each school-day morning, a bevy of yellow school buses head north on State Route 347. These are not Maricopa district (MUSD) buses taking...

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

Two students from Leading Edge Academy and two from Maricopa Unified School District were winners in Pinal County Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board's annual...

A former basketball coach for Maricopa High School is expected to return next year – this time as district athletic director, school officials said...

The circular drive in front of the Maricopa High School office is not designated for student drop-off and parent parking, according to officials at...

 In Lincoln, Nebraska, members of the Maricopa High School Theatre Company participated in the International Thespian Festival last week and were one of the...

By Murray Siegel Who is the most important person in a school building? A previous column stated the answer is the school’s principal. He or...

Teacher raises and competitive compensation plans for new employees are included in the proposed budget approved for Maricopa’s public school system Wednesday. Maricopa Unified School...

Third-grade students will receive new classroom technology and seating, thanks to their teacher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQsWHbcfVcU Fiesta Bowl Charities awarded Santa Cruz Elementary teacher Stephanie Arturet a $5,000...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwnh4WiCSrU Students in the Maricopa Unified School District begin class Monday on a modified calendar and under new leadership. Months into her new job, new...

By Angela Askey Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  Central Arizona College invites all first-time and returning college students to LIVE! Online New Student Orientation for...

  By Michelle Chance The Maricopa Unified School District will go after a new math program. Wednesday, the Governing Board approved a committee’s authoritative power to recommend...

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math take the spotlight on National STEAM Day Nov. 8. The Maricopa Ak-Chin STEAM Foundation will feature STEAM-related, hands-on demonstrations...

The Maricopa Unified School District unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with its top pick for superintendent Wednesday. The governing board met in executive...

Friday, 49 U.S. history students from Maricopa High School were able to attend the musical, Hamilton, at Arizona State University’s Gammage Hall.  Teacher Jason...

Leading Edge Academy Maricopa eighth grader Zach Kondravy won the state title at the Canyon Athletic Association’s Junior High State Wrestling Championship on Jan....

Maricopa Unified School District Superintendent Steve Chestnut’s early departure was approved Wednesday. His last day on the job will be March 9. The MUSD Governing...

By Ioanna T. Morfessis, Ph.D. Senior Advisor, Maricopa Economic Development Alliance Maricopans are rightfully proud of the phenomenal community they call home.  Maricopa citizens have brought committed...

Maricopa Police Department had calls from two schools this week for very different reasons. Thursday night, Leading Edge Academy reported a SnapChat message by a...

The Maricopa Police Department is investigating an anonymous threat sent to a Maricopa Wells Middle School student yesterday. MPD Spokesman Ricardo Alvarado said the alleged...

The Maricopa High School Marching Rams are in the middle of competition season, earning awards and high ratings. Led by Director Ivan Pour, the Rams...

The fourth annual Music-a-Thon at Maricopa Unified School District filled the Performing Arts Center with music for seven hours Saturday. Bands and choirs from...

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday afternoon his proposal to increase teacher pay by 20 percent by fall 2020. The announcement comes the day after...

 A child’s school break doesn’t need to be a break from mental stimulation. At Children’s Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a...