Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order directing the State Board of Education to study student assessment data and identify the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic so students and families can get the support they need. The issuance of the order followed the Governor’s signing of House Bill (HB) 2402, which ensures students continue to be evaluated and provides flexibility around the state’s school grading system. “This will ensure we continue to have … [Read more...] about Ducey Issues Executive Order To Ensure Students Stay On Track
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Arizona Encouraging Families to Invest in Education with Tax Deductible Contributions
The State of Arizona is encouraging families to save for post-high school education expenses with tax-deductible donations. Arizona taxpayers can deposit into AZ529 educational savings plans set up for their children, grandchildren or friends and receive tax deductions. “My passion has been to help families across the entire state in every zip code. This is a wonderful opportunity to start saving early. When the student is ready to go off after high school, there is money for education,” said … [Read more...] about Arizona Encouraging Families to Invest in Education with Tax Deductible Contributions
White named CCC District Governing Board Chair
The Coconino Community College District Governing Board voted Wednesday to name Dr. Nathaniel White as its next Chair. “It has been a pleasure to work under the calm, steady leadership of Governing Board Chair Patty Garcia and with my dedicated Board members for the past several years,” White said. “It is an honor, and I look forward to being a part of the Governing Board and the CCC family as we optimistically move ahead in 2021.” White, who was voted into the position of Chair … [Read more...] about White named CCC District Governing Board Chair
ERAU Closes Out 2020 with Vigor
Despite a year of detours along the academic pathway, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) President Barry Butler and Chancellor Anette Karlsson say 2020 ended with noteworthy achievements. Hundreds Graduate in Virtual Commencement Recognizing students by name, degree and academic honors, Chancellor Karlsson and other academic leaders granted degrees to 621 undergraduate and graduate students during virtual ceremonies Dec. 12. In addition, 50 students received military commissions – … [Read more...] about ERAU Closes Out 2020 with Vigor
