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Micro-School Caters To Gifted Students Using A Holistic Approach
Administrators say the school within Phoenix Maryvale High addresses a need in Phoenix's west side by targeting students looking for challenging coursework in public district schools without having to leave their neighborhood.
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May 23, 2018
Tempe Awards 9 Projects Money From Innovation Fund
Tempe City Council has chosen nine projects to receive money from a one-time $500,000 Innovation Fund. The projects have diverse goals from helping people re-enter society after incarceration to learning more about the city’s wastewater.
May 22, 2018
Phoenix To Join Lawsuit Against Census Question On Citizenship
Phoenix will wade into the legal battle to block a question about citizenship from the upcoming U.S. Census as the City Council voted Tuesday to join either New York or California in one of the ongoing lawsuits against the federal government.
May 22, 2018
Tempe Installs New Technology To Help Hard Of Hearing
The city of Tempe will soon start installing a new system to help the hard of hearing while they visit the library. Hearing loops send a clear stream of audio from the person speaking into a hearing aid or cochlear implant.
May 22, 2018
ASU To House McCains Complete Archives
Arizona State University will house Sen. John McCain’s complete archives.
May 22, 2018
Ducey Talks Border Security With Trump At White House Dinner
Arizona governor Doug Ducey joined four other Republican southern state governors at the White House Monday to discuss border security over dinner.
May 22, 2018
Over 4,000 Acres In Northern Arizona To Be Leased For Gas, Oil Exploration
Environmental groups are poised to block the the Trump administration's decision to auction off over 4,000 acres of public land for oil and gas development in northern Arizona.
May 22, 2018
Biologist: Processed Food Isnt All Bad
When you think about processed foods, you probably think about Cheetos or Doritos — the kinds of foods that you might not really know what’s in them. But processed foods aren’t all bad, according to biologist and science writer Nicola Temple.
May 22, 2018
Book Explores The History Of Politics For Black Athletes
Since the 1960s, the U.S. has seen a number of African-American athletes who have been willing to express their political views — views that were often considered out of the mainstream or controversial.
May 22, 2018
Doctor: New Opioid Withdrawal Pill Not A Game-Changer
The FDA has approved the first treatment to help people suffering withdrawal from opioids that is not, itself, an opioid.
May 22, 2018
Amazon Prime Members To Get Discounts At Whole Foods
Amazon Prime members will soon have a new reason to shop at Whole Foods. The online giant says it’ll start giving Prime customers discounts at the grocer.
May 22, 2018
Phoenix Mayor Stantons Resignation Sets Off Domino Effect
A temporary mayor will be needed until a new permanent one is elected and two sitting council members have expressed their intent to run for the position.
May 22, 2018
Designer: Phoenixs Hance Park Has Enormous Potential
Big changes are in the works for Margaret T. Hance Park.
May 22, 2018
What If Parents Pulled Kids Out Of School Gun Reform Passed?
In the last several months, we’ve seen teachers walk out of schools demanding higher pay. And we’ve seen students walk out of class demanding stricter gun laws. But what about the parents in that equation?
May 22, 2018
Douglas Wants Evolution Removed From Science Standards
Diane Douglas, Arizona's superintendent of public instruction, is trying to limit the use of the word “evolution” in Arizona high schools.
May 22, 2018
AZ Chosen For Super Bowl; Changes Made To Selection Process
Since University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale was built, the area has been a regular part of the rotation for hosting the big game. But there used to be a detailed bidding process put together by a local committee. The NFL recently changed that.
May 22, 2018
The Takeaway: Supreme Court Upholds Employer
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld a process known as 'mandatory arbitration,' which companies may use to bar workers from joining class action lawsuits.
May 22, 2018
Nest Watchers Safeguard A New Generation Of Arizona Bald Eagles
Arizona’s bald eagle population has continued to grow since the birds were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Every year a dedicated group of biologists camp out and watch the next generation from egg to first flight.
May 22, 2018
The Takeaway: How To Broach The Topic Of School Shootings With Your Children
In the wake of another tragedy, parents are trying to figure out how to have the gun talk with their kids. Conversations range from how to interact safely with firearms to a review of where to hide and how to protect yourself if a shooter enters your school.
May 22, 2018
Worker Still Trapped Under Machine Near Sky Harbor
A construction worker remains trapped in a trench underneath a downed drill rig near Sky Harbor Airport Tuesday morning.
May 22, 2018

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