Tag: school
“Miss Indian NAU Enjoying Outreach in Elementary Schools”

AZEDNEWS: “Miss Indian NAU Enjoying Outreach in Elementary Schools” Jayme Biakeddy, from Fort Defiance on the Navajo Nation, said one of her favorite things about being Miss Indian NAU has been the opportunity to talk with grade-school students. When she shows up to classrooms in full regalia, their eyes widen and the students listen closely. “I tell […]
Killip Elementary’s First Annual PTO Silent Auction

The Killip PTO is hosting a Silent Auction December 17, 2014 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the Killip Cafeteria – 2300 E 6th Avenue Bidding starts at 5:30 and ends promptly at 6:30 pm. All of the proceeds go directly to the Killip PTO and are used to support teachers and students. This […]
Canvasing Flagstaff Neighborhoods for YES for FUSD

It’s time to rally the troops and canvas the Flagstaff neighborhoods with YES for FUSD flyers. The direct mail piece is almost done and ready to hit the mailboxes around the same time as early registration ballots. The Farmer’s Market could use some volunteers to fill some of the Sunday’s in October. We have just […]
State Spending on K-12 Education Is Up – Barely

The Joint Legislative Budget Committee staff has issued its annual calculation of K-12 education spending over the last ten years – from fiscal year 2006 through the current fiscal year (2015). Compared to last year, fiscal year 2015 per-pupil funding, adjusted for inflation, has increased by $17 to $3,529, a 0.5% increase. This is still […]
Building Momentum For STEAM Education – October 25th

Explore ways to support inquiry and investigation through STEAM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in the early childhood classroom. Saturday, October 25th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Summit School of Ahwatukee (4515 E Muirwood Drive Phoenix, AZ 85048) REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON The registration fee is $75 and includes lunch and […]