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News from May 2024

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5% of citizens unemployed in Maricopa County in 2021

By SE Valley Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Maricopa County hit 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Mesa Public Schools announces summer board meetings schedule

By SE Valley Times | May 17, 2024

Mesa Public Schools Governing Board has announced that it will hold its summer meetings starting May 28, with the aim of encouraging community participation. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. to accommodate schedules and allow for greater involvement from the public.

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Kyrene Elementary District students and their AASA Math performance in 2022-23 school year

By SE Valley Times | May 16, 2024

There were 9,587 Kyrene Elementary District students who took the AASA Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Mesa announces winners of Move Safe Public Service Announcement Contest

By SE Valley Times | May 16, 2024

The City of Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program has announced the winners of this year's Move Safe Public Service Announcement Contest. The competition invited students aged 12-18 from Mesa to create a 30-second public service announcement illustrating how to walk, bike or roll safely in the community, using one of five safety tips.

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Did Kyrene Elementary District students fail their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year?

By SE Valley Times | May 15, 2024

There were 9,555 Kyrene Elementary District students who took the AASA Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | May 15, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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5 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in Maricopa County during April than previous month

By SE Valley Times | May 15, 2024

Maricopa County recorded a decline in the number of lawyers with active licenses in its legal scene during April, compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of Arizona.

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Mesa announces second annual Bike to Books contest for students

By SE Valley Times | May 15, 2024

The City of Mesa's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, in collaboration with the Mesa Public Library, has announced the second year of its Bike to Books contest. The initiative invites students from prekindergarten to 12th grade, including homeschoolers, to design bike symbol art for a shared use path in the city. The contest is part of an effort to promote bicycling and reading among residents, encouraging them to combine these activities by cycling to public libraries or neighborhood little libraries.

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Mesa Digital Learning Program receives 2024 Unsung Super Star Award

By SE Valley Times | May 15, 2024

The Mesa Digital Learning Program (MDLP) in Mesa, Arizona, has been honored with the 2024 School or District Unsung Super Star Award by the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC). The award was accepted by Julie Davis, a department specialist at MDLP. This recognition is bestowed upon an organization that has successfully implemented innovative learning models which have had a significant impact on students' lives and learning, yet remain largely unknown to the general public.

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Chandler City Council to review 2024-25 budget and capital improvement program

By SE Valley Times | May 15, 2024

On Thursday, May 23, the Chandler City Council is set to take action on the city’s Tentative 2024-25 Budget and the 2025-34 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is expected to be effective from July 1. During this meeting, residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed city budget.

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AASA: How many Tempe School District students failed their Math tests during 2022-23 school year?

By SE Valley Times | May 14, 2024

There were 6,659 Tempe School District students who took the AASA Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Mesa Public Schools introduces weapons detection systems in high schools

By SE Valley Times | May 14, 2024

Mesa Public Schools is taking steps to ensure the safety and security of its students and staff by installing weapons detection systems at all its high schools. This initiative was first introduced at Skyline High School, with plans to implement the system across all high schools before graduation.

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Mesa calls for volunteers for AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom

By SE Valley Times | May 14, 2024

The city of Mesa is calling for volunteers to participate in the AT&T Fiber Arizona Celebration of Freedom, dubbed as one of the most exciting Independence Day festivals in the state. The event has a variety of roles and shifts available, including positions at the splash zone, carnival games, entertainment, and information booths.

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Government event this week in Southeast Valley: May 12-18

By SE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week.

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Mesa announces groundbreaking ceremony for new Gateway Library

By SE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

Mesa is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gateway Library on Saturday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at 5036 S. Eastmark Parkway. The state-of-the-art facility will be Mesa’s first new full-service library in over two decades.

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Tempe City Council approves prevailing wage ordinance; Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home

By SE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

The Tempe City Council approved the establishment of a prevailing wage ordinance at its May 9 meeting. The new ordinance sets wage standards for workers on most City of Tempe public construction projects valued at more than $4 million, ensuring that workers are compensated fairly in line with prevailing industry standards in the geographical area. The wage for each position is determined by the US Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act. The ordinance will become part of Chapter 26A of the Tempe City Code.

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Chandler hosts Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo in partnership with local entities

By SE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

The City of Chandler, in collaboration with Chandler-Gilbert Community College and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, is set to host an in-person Advanced Manufacturing Career Expo. The expo aims to support local manufacturing businesses in building their 2024 talent pipeline.

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Chandler City Council extends on-demand ride share service Chandler Flex

By SE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

Two years ago, the City of Chandler launched Chandler Flex, an on-demand shared transportation service. This unique service allows passengers to be picked up by a minivan and transported to their desired location within a limited service area in Chandler. Since its inception, Chandler Flex has provided over 60,000 rides with popular destinations including Hamilton High School, Chandler High School, Intel, Walgreens, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Walmart, and the Chandler Fashion Center.

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Tempe School District: 67% of students failed their AASA Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By SE Valley Times | May 13, 2024

There were 6,582 Tempe School District students who took the AASA Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Higley Unified School District students and their AASA/ACT Math performance in 2022-23 school year

By SE Valley Times | May 12, 2024

There were 6,785 Higley Unified School District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.