Category: Education

Flagstaff Unified School District seeking Governing Board applicants

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. Effective April 12, one seat will become vacant due to the resignation of Kim Khatibi. Applicants must be Arizona registered…

Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

  FLAGSTAFF — Elected officials and members of the the public attended in record numbers to honor a community leader, students and local “Rosie the Riveters” during the Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast presented by the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council…

Coconino County launches updated website

Coconino County updated its website, www.coconino.az.gov, this week. The new site kept the same information and functionality users appreciated from the previous site while upgrading the look, feel and mobile accessibility. At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the…

KNAU update for April 7

Current News Stories Earth Notes: Amazing Spider Silk Have you ever looked closely at a spider’s web rimmed with raindrops or frost? So delicate, these marvels might not look like they’re made from one of the strongest materials on the…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 6

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

NAU update for April 6

Click here for NAU NEWS   NAU researcher leads effort to quantify economic value of biodiversity Ecologist Bruce Hungate’s team created a model that lays out how much money society saves through diverse ecosystems that provide clean air and water along…

April 12 — Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to hold quarterly community meeting

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will hold its next quarterly public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at The Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. Marianne Sullivan, Senior Assistant City Attorney with the Flagstaff City Attorney’s Office,…

April 14 — Robert Neustadt to present ‘Sabbatical Talk — Border Voices / Voces fronterizas’

FLAGSTAFF — Robert Neustadt, professor of Spanish and Director of NAU Latin American Studies, will present the “Sabbatical Talk — Border Voices / Voces fronterizas” at 4 p.m. Friday, April 14 at LA-136. The play is in English with some phrases…

April 15 — FALA’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza: Good Time, Great Cause

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy hosts FALA’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza on April 15th from 6-9pm at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road. Tickets are $25 and are available through the FALA office or…

KNAU update for March 31

Current News Stories Earth Notes: The Dinosaur Diamond Many millions of years ago, dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes roamed the Colorado Plateau. They were common in the region when the landscape was mostly wet and tropical. Learn more at KNAU.org.…

FUSD has hired a new Human Resources Director

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved the employment contract for Dawn Anderson as the FUSD Human Resources Director.  Her employment will begin April 17, 2017. Ms. Anderson brings over 15 years of experience in the…

NAU update for March 30

Click here for NAU NEWS Past successes, future possibilities the focus at NAU campus forum President Cheng talked about the university’s success and the goals she and her administration have laid out for the future in front of faculty, staff…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 28

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Foster Parent Orientation Full STEAM Ahead! Diabetes Gourmet Tasting and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

State-of-the-art child mannequin helps CCC students learn

FLAGSTAFF — A new simulator mannequin has joined the Coconino Community College team to help students in the health professions get important hands-on training. The mannequin, a pediatric version of Trauma HAL nicknamed “Little Johnnie,” blinks his eyes, talks and…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 20

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Welcome Back Sinagua Families!!!!! If you have things you would like to add to the newsletter, please e-mail us at smsmustangspto@gmail.com. Next Popems with Popham March 24th…

KNAU update for March 17

Current News Stories Tell Congress KNAU Matters to You! The President’s FY 18 budget proposes eliminating federal funding for public media. KNAU relies on this essential federal seed money to provide you with the highest quality noncommercial programming and community…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 16

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ to be honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff on March 31

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event will…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 30

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 2 — State Budget hearing concerning…

March 31 — Time to RSVP for Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its third annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 14

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Kids Bowl Free! Meet with a Doula Hullabaloo Beauty and…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 14

Click here for the latest newsletter.   In This Issue Get Informed Update: Council Takes First Step to Amend Prop 414 Update: Zoning Code Amendments Update: Reclaimed Water Rates & Tiered Commercial Rates Get Involved: Next Social Justice Committee Meeting, 3/23…

Register Now for the March 30th “2017 Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon and Conference”

 Purchase 2017 Child Abuse Prevention Conference or Luncheon Tickets In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCC&Y will present the 2017 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon — “Strengthening Ourselves, Families and Communities,” at the Little America, Flagstaff March 30th, 2017.Claire Louge, of Prevent…

Public Comment Sought for Blueprint 2040 Regional Transportation Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is taking public comment on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update, Blueprint 2040.  The 60-day public comment period runs through March 28, 2017. Comments received during this time will be responded to in the final…

KNAU update for March 10

Current News Stories Spring Pledge Drive Starts March 17th Who is the Public in Public Radio? You are! And we can do our Spring Fundraiser without interrupting the programs you love! If we can raise $118,000 our drive ends. This…

NAU update for March 9

NAU-Yuma nursing program doubles enrollment for Class of 2019 Spring break announcements: Schedule and parking changes, no NAU News Speaker visits NAU to discuss the warming planet Spotlight: Nando Schellen, Michael Vincent and Janice Chen-Ju Chiang • Mark Neumann • Bruce M. Sullivan • Marc Burdiss • George Koch • Instructional…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 9

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7

Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 7

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Night at the Museum: Meteor Crater–The People Behind the Attraction…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 4

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Registration open for Page Early Childhood Fair on April 8…

NAU update for March 3

Triple threat: NAU teams bring home three conference championships Virtual reality, actual learning: NAU lab using new technology for education NAU’s Cline library upgrading its service platforms Spotlight: Eric Meeks • Camp Kesem • Michael Amundson • Early Childhood Education Student Spotlight: Brandon Zimheld and Samantha…

KNAU update for March 3

Current News Stories Earth Notes: Porcupines Return to the Colorado Plateau Arizona Opera “Arizona Lady” Brain Food: Rebirth and the Spring Equinox Scientists Renew Debate over Pluto’s Planet Status

April 4 — NAU Latin American Studies to present ‘Samba Dreamers: The Making of a Brazilian American Novel’

On Tuesday, April 4 at 4 pm in the International Pavilion, NAU Latin American Studies presents . . . Brazilian-American author, Kathleen Azevedo will present “Samba Dreamers: The Making of a Brazilian American Novel.” Azevedo will discuss her novel Samba Dreamers (University of…

April 6 — NAU Immigration Awareness Series presents Susan Harbage Page: ‘Objects from the Borderlands and [Non] Belonging’

On Thursday April 6 at 7:30 pm in LA 120, No más muertes / No More Death & Latin American Studies presents as part of the Immigration Awareness Series . . . Artist and professor Susan Harbage Page — “Objects from the Borderlands and NonBelonging.” For…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 2

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events March 6, Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration…

March 23 — NAU Immigration Awareness Series: ‘Separate and Unequal: Deadly Neglect in Private Immigrant-Only Prisons’

FLAGSTAFF — No más muertes NAU / NAU No More Deaths, Student Activity Council and Latin American studies will present  the next Immigration Awareness Series event,  where Seth Freed Wessler, will speak on “Separate and Unequal: Deadly Neglect in Private Immigrant-only Prisons” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23…

March 9 — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más murexes to present ‘Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands’

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más muertas to present “Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at NAU’s Liberal Arts, Room 120. Millis is…

March 11 — Keeping Flagstaff Together to hold full-day training session

FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold full-day training session on Saturday, March 11 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful…

March 18 — Keep Flagstaff Together Planning Meeting to be held at Killip Elementary School

FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold a planning meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful model that…

March 12 — Latino Genealogy and Preservation Workshop to be held at East Flagstaff Library

FLAGSTAFF — A Latino Genealogy and Preservation Workshop will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at the East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. 4th St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Join us and learn how to be a “Community Archivist” by…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 28

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Donate to the Child Abuse Prevention Fund on your Taxes!…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 27

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings, Monday, March 6th from 5:30-7PM is Flagstaff Community STEM night @ NAU Walkup SkyDome!!! All Free event, hands on activities, hundreds of displays and FREE…

NAU update for Feb. 24

NAU part of national program to improve, share formula for student success Making Oscar picks? NAU film instructor opines on likely winners NAU.EDU gets a facelift! Horizon Concert Series brings Shakespearean music to NAU Researcher to speak at NAU symposium…