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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.

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

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.

ASU ranks among top global universities according to new international report

Arizona State University (ASU) has been placed in the top 1% of nearly 21,000 universities worldwide according to the 2024 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. The rankings were released on May 13 and evaluate institutions based on education, employability, faculty, and research.

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

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.

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.

Which former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By SE Valley Times | May 12, 2024

These former SE Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

Did Higley Unified School District students fail their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year?

By SE Valley Times | May 11, 2024

There were 6,750 Higley Unified School District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

School events this week in Southeast Valley: May 12-18

By SE Valley Times | May 11, 2024

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

SE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By SE Valley Times | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the SE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

AASA/ACT: How many Queen Creek Unified District students failed their Math tests during 2022-23 school year?

By SE Valley Times | May 10, 2024

There were 6,911 Queen Creek Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade to open at Chandler Fashion Center

By SE Valley Times | May 10, 2024

Chandler, Arizona is set to welcome Round1 Bowling & Arcade, a multi-entertainment, family-friendly facility chain. The company is excited to announce its arrival at Chandler Fashion Center.

Chandler City Council proposes ordinances to tackle teen violence

The Chandler City Council in Arizona has given the green light for the introduction of two ordinances aimed at curbing teen violence. The proposed laws, which prohibit unruly gatherings and the possession of brass knuckles by minors, are set to be voted on for adoption on May 23. If approved, they will come into effect on June 24.

Queen Creek Unified District: 46% of students failed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

There were 6,889 Queen Creek Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Chandler Parks & Recreation division earns Certified Autism Center designation

In a move to foster inclusivity in Chandler communities, the City of Chandler Parks & Recreation Division has been bestowed with the Certified Autism Center designation by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

ASU Online celebrates 100K graduates milestone

Arizona State University (ASU) Online is celebrating a significant achievement, reaching 100,000 graduates this summer. David Elie, an Uber driver from Round Rock, Texas, will earn two bachelor's degrees from ASU, marking his inclusion in this milestone. Elie pursued psychology and African and African American studies through the Uber program that covers tuition for drivers and their families.

Madison Okano, former Gilbert High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

U.S. Rep Candidate Masters: 'I think people in the middle think that these campus protests are a joke, because they are a joke'

Blake Masters, a Republican Congressional candidate for Arizona’s 8th District, recently expressed his views on campus protests during an episode of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show. "I think people in the middle think that these campus protests are a joke, because they are a joke," he said.

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

There were 16,842 Gilbert Unified District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Congressman Biggs criticizes Speaker Johnson's leadership style

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) expressed his disappointment today with the performance of Speaker Mike Johnson. This came in response to the Uniparty's decision to dismiss Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) motion to declare the Office of the Speaker of the House vacant.

Tempe to Adjust Speed Limits on Major Roadways