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School event this week in Southeast Valley: July 21-27

By SE Valley Times | Jul 20, 2024

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

Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Jul 19, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 5:45 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Chandler opens applications for diversity funding opportunities

By SE Valley Times | Jul 19, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for educational mini-grants of up to $1,000 in support of DEI programs for youth ages 5-18. These grants are available to teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups that are either located in Chandler or provide services to Chandler residents or students. Proposals must align with the city's DEI mission: "To cultivate a community and municipal organization that embraces diversity to create a more inclusive and equitable place to live, work and thrive."

Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Jul 18, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 7:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

State Sen. Hoffman votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By SE Valley Times | Jul 18, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

NASA's psyche mission progresses towards asteroid amid educational outreach

By SE Valley Times | Jul 18, 2024

Lindy Elkins-Tanton, principal investigator of the NASA Psyche mission led by Arizona State University (ASU), is overseeing the spacecraft's progress as it journeys 2.2 billion miles to its namesake asteroid. The mission, launched in October 2023, aims to reach the metal-rich asteroid in August 2029. The team hypothesizes that this asteroid may provide insights into the formation of Earth and other terrestrial planets.

From Grand Canyon Times

Arizona State University-Polytechnic listed among least affordable Arizona institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Arizona State University-Polytechnic, in Mesa, were $12,051 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

GOP Chair Adams on LD14 altercation: 'I can’t think of a worse outcome for all of us, it’s just embarrassing'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 17, 2024

A legislative district meeting of about 100 citizens at Redeemer Bible Church, where Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R-14) was making an address, devolved into “a verbal altercation and fight” – between another Republican official and the husband of a political candidate currently running for the seat representing District 14 in the Arizona House of Representatives.

State Sen. Burch votes 'no' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By SE Valley Times | Jul 17, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

ASU's Real Time Analysis Center enhances community protection through technology integration

By SE Valley Times | Jul 17, 2024

It’s a nightmare scenario: A report of an active shooter at a building on a bustling university campus.

Maricopa County sees 7,688 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June

By SE Valley Times | Jul 17, 2024

In June, Maricopa County registered 7,688 lawyers with active licenses to practice.

Local Government Meetings today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Jul 17, 2024

Southeast Valley Local Government Meetings today.

From Grand Canyon Times

Rio Salado College listed among most affordable Arizona institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Rio Salado College, in Tempe, were $2,358 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Big Book Sale to be held at Mesa Main Library

By SE Valley Times | Jul 16, 2024

Books and magazines will be available for purchase at the Big Book Sale hosted at the Main Library, 64 E. First St., on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ASU hosts educators sharing successful classroom strategies

By SE Valley Times | Jul 16, 2024

In the Gadsden Elementary School District, near Arizona’s border with Mexico, many students face economic challenges and language barriers. Despite these obstacles, the district has made significant strides in high-level math education, with numerous students earning college credits before high school, according to Homero Chavez, director of the early-college program.

Local Government Meeting today in Southeast Valley

By SE Valley Times | Jul 16, 2024

Southeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 5:15 pm today — here's what you need to know!

178 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in Maricopa County during Q2 than previous quarter

By SE Valley Times | Jul 16, 2024

There were 178 fewer active legal licenses in Maricopa County in the second quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarter, according to the State Bar of Arizona.

Maricopa County had 15 fewer active licenses to practice law in June than previous month

By SE Valley Times | Jul 15, 2024

There were 15 fewer active legal licenses in Maricopa County in June than in the previous month, according to the State Bar of Arizona.

Government events this week in Southeast Valley: July 14-20

By SE Valley Times | Jul 15, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast Valley this week.

Chandler's Leah Powell honored with Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award

By SE Valley Times | Jul 15, 2024

Leah Powell, Chandler’s Neighborhood Resources Director, has been selected as a recipient of the Community Builder Award for the 2024 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards. The Community Builder Award recognizes public servants in large and small cities and towns who advance community pride and connection.