AZ School News

Congratulations to Mrs. Becky Nanni on being approved by the Governing Board as the new principal of Starlight Park College Preparatory Community School for the 2025–2026 school year! With 16 years of dedication to the Cartwright School District, we’re excited to have your leadership and passion guiding the Starlight Park community.

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Principal Susana Huntley as she steps into retirement. Thank you for your incredible contributions and years of service—you will be deeply missed. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

Welcome, Principal Nanni!

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Scottsdale Unified, Tom Horne square off over 'leftist curriculum' on US history Scottsdale schools aren't complying with federal DEI policies because of curriculum on Black Lives Matter, the Arizona schools chief says.

Arizona schoolkids' immunization coverage continues to decline, new numbers show Waning immunization rates mean Arizona schoolchildren are more vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases such as whooping cough and measles

Arizona teachers could be sued for what they say in classroom under bill on Hobbs' desk The proposal passed by the Arizona Legislature has provoked concern from public-school advocates and First Amendment experts.

THEY’VE BEEN CHOSEN!!! We are delighted to officially introduce the public to Osborn’s three TEACHERS OF THE YEAR! Congratulations to Ms. Erin Tikovitsch (Osborn Middle School), Ms. Jill Singh (Montecito Community School), and Mr. Mark Deyette (Encanto Elementary), on their selection to represent our district as teachers of the year! These three outstanding educators will be celebrated at the Osborn Educational Foundation’s annual Teacher of the Year Celebration in October, and we cannot WAIT to show the world why they are so deserving of this award! Congratulations again to all three of these inspiring individuals!

Avondale microschool sues landlord over molestation insurance coverage An Arizona microschool is suing its landlord over what the school's operator said was an unfair demand for abuse and molestation insurance coverage.

National Scholars Bowl Champs! CONGRATULATIONS.

Alvinh Nguyen, Shila Miller (Coach), Latika Prasadh, Wayne Davenport (Coach), Corbin Ho, and Andrew Nguyen

Not Pictured: Chris Holder departed early for Boys State

Every senior in Basha High School's Early Childhood Education program has earned the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential — a major achievement that highlights their dedication and professionalism.

Awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition, the CDA Credential certifies that these students are equipped to provide high-quality care and education to children from birth to age five. Earning this credential is no small feat: it requires over 120 hours of professional development, hands-on internship experience, passing a national exam, demonstrating workplace skills through an official observation, and completing a comprehensive professional portfolio. Way to go!

Discover more Career & Technical Education, CUSD programs at cusd80.com/CTE.