Education

Who says learning can’t be sweet?   The Culver’s restaurant on John Wayne Parkway is participating in the Kids of Character Program, a longstanding character-building initiative...

As the student population of Maricopa Unified School District continues to swell, schools are starting to feel the strain. The growth is forcing the district...

The Hohokam Junior College Athletic Conference is all about second chances for football players — both on and off the field. Entering his second season...

New security protocol may come to Maricopa high schools as soon as next semester.  Maricopa Unified School District officials continued a work study Wednesday to...

A fresh school year brings new experiences, new classes and new faces. And not just in the classroom — four Maricopa campuses welcomed new...

A decade ago, “Serial” spawned a cottage industry of provocative podcasts with some 300 million downloads. Today, it’s a competitive world with “The Joe...

Nearly 150 students at Desert Wind Middle School will hone their investigative skills as they begin a crime-solving project tomorrow.  As part of the Blended...

One by one, Maricopa schools are checking off a catalog of facility enhancements.  Maricopa Unified School District aims to revitalize its schools this year with...

Editor's note: After publication, MUSD specified art, music, coding and robotics classes were affected. The district contends it aims to prevent overcrowding rather than...

Schools are no longer just a place for academics as mental health fights with textbooks for center stage.  Shifting away from the conventional, Maricopa schools...

Would you shell out more of your hard-earned dollars for schools to improve teacher pay and safety measures to keep kids safe?   A recent...

As the victims of a Texas school shooting captured the nation’s attention with their testimony in court today, educators closer to home took preventative...

Teachers in Maricopa can expect a substantial pay hike following the unanimous adoption of the Maricopa Unified School District budget on Wednesday.  The budget, which...

After a year at its preparatory school, 2022 Maricopa High School graduate Charles Liermann is on his way to the United States Air Force...

Eight students from Maricopa and Desert Sunrise high schools are headed to Orlando, Florida, this weekend to compete in the Educators Rising national conference.   EdRising...

Six district elementary schools without secure lobbies will get video intercom systems this summer.  The technology utilizes facial recognition and real-time visibility to secure campus...

During a Maricopa Unified School District meeting on June 14, Assistant Superintendent Tracey Pastor presented student discipline data from the 2022-2023 academic year. She showed...

In a recent update on student discipline and school safety, Assistant Superintendent Tracey Pastor highlighted Maricopa Unified School District’s progress from the past academic...

School safety grants will enable the Maricopa Unified School District to hire an elementary-level counselor and school resource officers at three schools.   The grants...

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino is teaming up with the National Park Trust to sponsor Saddleback Elementary School’s participation in the Buddy Bison School Program.   The program,...

Concerned about the alarming rise of gun violence incidents in schools nationwide, the Maricopa Unified School District is exploring new measures to safeguard its...

According to Jacob Harmon, the district’s Chief Financial Officer, Maricopa Unified School District is expected to grow by 231 elementary students next year. To accommodate...

On Jun 14, seven portable classrooms were delivered to the Maricopa Unified School District and await installation at the six MUSD elementary schools.   Each...

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will conduct a work study June 14 on OPENGATE, a weapon detection system aimed at enhancing the safety...

During a regular meeting on May 10, the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board appointed its president, Robert Downey, to the Board of Trustees...

A trio of siblings from Maricopa are making waves in the world of science. Sarah, Jonathan and Adam Fish are pursuing their PhDs in biological...

This weekend, Sandlot Maricopa is honoring Suheiry “Hydie” Fernandez, the 10-year-old girl who tragically lost her life on March 31 following an accident on...

Photo by: Victor Moreno Maricopa and Desert Sunrise high schools are teaming up to co-host 7-on-7 football tournament and Big Man competitions June 2.  Twenty area...

Central Arizona College recognized this year’s college graduates during a commencement ceremony at the Signal Peak Campus on Friday, May 12, 2023.  A total of...

By John Hill - Photo by: Victor Moreno Kincade Young, a recent graduate from Heritage Academy, has been a part of many firsts since the...