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MCC Construction Trades program adds plumbing, masonry, solar classes

MCC Construction Trades program adds plumbing, masonry, solar classes

Plumbing courses are being offered this semester, HVACr courses are coming in spring 2024 and masonry and solar classes will be available in summer 2024 at MCC's main Southern and Dobson Campus.
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QCUSD fostering positive learning environment for students

QCUSD fostering positive learning environment for students

In the Queen Creek Unified School District, all schools use the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program to help shape positive attitudes and behaviors of students.
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Russ Lyon Foundation joined Arizona Helping Hands' back to school drive to support foster children

Russ Lyon Foundation joined Arizona Helping Hands' back to school drive to support foster children

The Russ Lyon Foundation is continuing its community involvement by partnering up with KLOVE radio station as they host a statewide backpack drive for Arizona Helping Hands throughout the months of August and September.
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EVIT students, staff nominated for national high school radio awards

EVIT students, staff nominated for national high school radio awards

The Pulse radio station students and staff now have to wait until the winners are unveiled during a special awards ceremony on Nov. 4.
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Ideas to reignite the spark for reading this school year

Ideas to reignite the spark for reading this school year

Reading is the foundation of many aspects of the learning process, so finding ways to make it enjoyable not only benefits students in the context of a classroom but also opens the door to creating new favorite memories.
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Desert Financial Credit Union seeks submissions for 'Adopt-A-Teacher' program

Desert Financial Credit Union seeks submissions for 'Adopt-A-Teacher' program

Seven “adopted” teachers will receive $3,000 each for classroom supplies. Applications for the program are currently being accepted through Friday, Aug 25.
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QCUSD starts expansion projects, planning for 10th elementary school

QCUSD starts expansion projects, planning for 10th elementary school

The additions bring a total of roughly 98,000 square feet to the district, providing more classroom space to keep class sizes reduced and serve the community’s rapidly-growing population.
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UCP of Central Arizona announces first Community Ambassador, former Phoenix Suns center Steven Hunter

UCP of Central Arizona announces first Community Ambassador, former Phoenix Suns center Steven Hunter

Hunter also operates The Steven Hunter Life Skills & Basketball Academy in Queen Creek, created nearly a decade ago to provide Valley kids an outlet and opportunity to learn core life values through the teachings of the game of basketball.
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New partnership benefits EVIT fire students, Arizona’s rural communities

New partnership benefits EVIT fire students, Arizona’s rural communities

Superstition Fire and Medical District training prepares students for firefighter credentials. About 180 students are currently enrolled in the EVIT Fire and Emergency Services program. In addition to the new Fire I and Fire II credentials, EVIT students can earn certifications in CPR, National Emergency Medical Technician, Wildland Fire Fighter Certificate and more.
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QCUSD strengthening communities, schools through Watch D.O.G.S. program

QCUSD strengthening communities, schools through Watch D.O.G.S. program

Watch D.O.G.S. stands for Dads of Great Students and encourages fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and other father figures to become more actively engaged in their children’s education in the Queen Creek Unified School District.
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