Yavapai College has announced that the College will revert to the ‘red phase’ of its COVID-19 re-entry plan when the College returns from Thanksgiving break on Monday, November 30 through Sunday, December 6. College leadership will meet each Friday through the … [Read more...] about Yavapai College reverts to ‘Red Phase’ of COVID-19 re-entry plan beginning 11/30
Education
Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
The Governor's Office announced on Thursday that the process has begun to distribute $370 million in federal CARES Act funds to public and charter schools in the state.The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program, a form of COVID relief funding, has allocated a total of $716 million toward … [Read more...] about Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
Arizona Department Of Health Services Strengthens Mask Wearing Requirement For Schools
To protect the health of our school communities, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today issued an emergency measure requiring district and charter schools to immediately mandate that masks are worn on school campuses, on school buses and during school-associated activities by all … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Health Services Strengthens Mask Wearing Requirement For Schools
Center for the Future Taking Shape in the Present
What was an ambitious College of Security and Intelligence (CIS) vision just four years ago during the annual OctoberWest activities at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Prescott campus has now become a reality. That vision, called Center for the Future, was conceived by Jon Haass, … [Read more...] about Center for the Future Taking Shape in the Present
Chamber Business News: CARES Act And Arizona Come Together For Schools In Pandemic
Federal lifelines from the federal CARES Act are not only aiding small businesses and individuals in Arizona to survive the pandemic, they are helping schools navigate new challenges, as well. In total, Arizona will collect $1.8 billion from the CARES Act. Of that, education is receiving an … [Read more...] about Chamber Business News: CARES Act And Arizona Come Together For Schools In Pandemic
CCC Begins Process for Student Housing in Page
In an effort to meet a growing need, Coconino Community College has begun the process to develop student and workforce housing at the college’s center in Page. The CCC District Governing Board, during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, unanimously voted to request proposals for a public-private … [Read more...] about CCC Begins Process for Student Housing in Page
Environmental Stewardship Planning Grant Awarded to Civic Service Institute at NAU
The Civic Service Institute (CSI) at NAU, which has coordinated National Service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps for over 30 years, recently received additional funds to explore new service opportunities in Coconino County. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and … [Read more...] about Environmental Stewardship Planning Grant Awarded to Civic Service Institute at NAU
Comparing Public School Models
Author and educator Deb Dillon has released a report: “Charter Schools: What They Are, How They Operate in Arizona, and How They Impact a Small Arizona City.” Dillon has a background in teaching, school administration and dropout prevention. She also is vice president of the Prescott Unified School … [Read more...] about Comparing Public School Models
ERAU Economic Impact Approaching $400 Million
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (ERAU) has grown in 42 years from a small campus with 264 students to what now is rated the world’s No. 1 aerospace and aeronautical university. In addition, the ERAU-Prescott campus is now estimated to have had an economic impact of $392 million … [Read more...] about ERAU Economic Impact Approaching $400 Million
Printing Out a House
Imagine standing with your architect and building contractor on a building lot on a Monday morning as they begin construction of your 1,500-square-foot, single-story home. You leave just as the three-man crew goes to work turning on a machine. Three days later, when you return, you’re staring at … [Read more...] about Printing Out a House
