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9 QCUSD schools receive 'A' rating from AZ Department of Education for 2022-23 school year

9 QCUSD schools receive 'A' rating from AZ Department of Education for 2022-23 school year

The state's Department of Education releases letter grades for schools and districts based on Arizona’s A-F accountability system that evaluates how schools and districts perform each school year.
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First-of-its-kind chatbot tool uses AI technology to deliver real-time support to students as they fill out financial aid applications

First-of-its-kind chatbot tool uses AI technology to deliver real-time support to students as they fill out financial aid applications

The current school year will be Ask Benji’s largest yet, with 33,737 Arizona high school seniors participating from 185 partner high schools across 30 school districts statewide, including the Queen Creek Unified School District, J.O. Combs Unified School District and Florence Unified School District.
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QCUSD named 'Champion of Sustainability' by SRP

QCUSD named 'Champion of Sustainability' by SRP

Queen Creek Unified School District is a member of Salt River Project’s Business Demand Response Program and the SRP Champion of Sustainability Award is given to organizations who exhibit and support SRP’s 2035 sustainability goals.
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Celebrating Love Our Schools Day in Queen Creek Unified

Celebrating Love Our Schools Day in Queen Creek Unified

This heartwarming initiative allows members of the community to come together and volunteer at their local schools and celebrate the place that shapes the future of today's youths. 
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ASU Prep brings education innovators together to explore learning technologies at K-12 Innovation Alliance Summit Oct. 25-27

ASU Prep brings education innovators together to explore learning technologies at K-12 Innovation Alliance Summit Oct. 25-27

Event brings together international experts to collaborate on future of tech-enabled learning.
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Dr. Lisa Armour named MCCCD’s next executive vice chancellor, provost

Dr. Lisa Armour named MCCCD’s next executive vice chancellor, provost

Armour will replace Acting Vice Chancellor and Provost of Academic and Student Affairs, Bettina Celis, who assumed the role in July 2022.
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EHS marching band takes division at University of Arizona Band Day

EHS marching band takes division at University of Arizona Band Day

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ALA - Queen Creek Jr. High Boys Baseball clinches state title

ALA - Queen Creek Jr. High Boys Baseball clinches state title

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Helping children cope with stress of terrorism starts with openness

Helping children cope with stress of terrorism starts with openness

This is especially notable during times of war and terrorism like what we have witnessed in Israel. It is undoubtedly challenging and complex to discuss these issues with your children, and it is important to approach these subjects with care.
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$44M EVIT expansion featured in Oct. 21 grand opening event

$44M EVIT expansion featured in Oct. 21 grand opening event

Power Showcase will include career training programs, flight simulators, veterinary clinic, pumpkin chucking and more. EVIT's Power Campus opened in 2011 to accommodate the needs of a growing population in the Southeast Valley.
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