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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.