Category: Education

Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ now available throughout the region

The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…

First Things First: Incorporate Art into STEM education at an early age

(CCC&Y Reminder: Flagstaff Festival of Science Begins Sept. 23) By Cynthia Pardo, First Things First Photo courtesy of First Things First Toddlers and preschoolers learn naturally by exploring and experimenting.  What appears to adults as play is really forming and…

KNAU update for Sept. 23

PLEDGE DRIVE LITE ON NOW! You can support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or becoming a monthly sustaining member and help us reach our goal of $175,000 by October 7th. For…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Sept. 22

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

NAU update for Sept. 21

NAU supports Achieve60AZ initiative to advance education across the state Phoenix Suns return to NAU for 20th anniversary training camp President Cheng discusses innovation in education during CETYS anniversary seminar NAU named top institution by Times Higher Education Regents to…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 20

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Healthy Living Workshop: September 30th 3rd Annual Star Party: September 22nd-24th Camp Mourning Star Saturday Studio for…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 19

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! The volleyball schedule is out!  Click here to see . Stay updated about Cross Country events at the website. Here is the Flagstaff Library September Calendar…

LULAC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Urging Latinos to Register to Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when our nation reflects on the contributions Hispanics have made to our history and culture. For the third year, LULAC joins the Hispanic Heritage Month of Action campaign in an effort to encourage the…

In the News: FALA Volunteer Corps

FALA Volunteer Corps |  Our Mission Our group is new, and as such, most of our followers haven’t gotten an opportunity to learn WHY we exist.  In short, we love community and the arts, and believe in this school! Our…

KNAU update for Sept. 16

PLEDGE DRIVE LITE BEGINS TODAY! You can support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or becoming a monthly sustaining member and help us reach our goal of $175,000 by October 7th. For…

NAU update for Sept. 16

Engineering program earns top 50 spot in ‘U.S. News’ rankings NAU’s International Pavilion recognized for environmental excellence Governor Ducey proclaims Arizona GEAR UP Week Nominations sought for President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows Award Spotlight: President Cheng • Harun Mehmedinovic • Northern Arizona University

Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘LinkedIn Tips & Tricks’ on Sept. 21

FLAGSTAFF —  Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “LinkedIn Tips & Tricks” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Joe Bodin of Reliable Web Designs. Are you taking advantage of the top professional social media network?  LinkedIn has a wealth…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 5

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Pathways Youth Program Through the Eyes of a Child Luncheon in October Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 5

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  Interested in participating in a focus group for St. Mary’s Food Bank?  Participate and Receive a $20 gift card We are collecting Box Tops again.  Please…

KNAU update for Sept. 2

NAU Archaeologist Jaime Awe Describes ‘Unbelievable’ Find in Belize Earth Notes: The Birdseye Expedition NAU Scientist: Mysterious Mars Streaks Aren’t Liquid Water Brain Food: First All-Electric Raft Launches On Colorado River Georgetown Will Offer An Edge In Admissions To Descendants…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Sept. 1

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

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 30

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Council to Discuss Proposed Regional Plan Amendments Tomorrow (8/30) Interested in Joining the Daily Sun‘s Editorial Board? Share Our Voting Video! F3 Annual Gala Tickets Now Available – Get Yours Today!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 30

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Back to School Night ~ August 30th Live2Lead: October 7th New Information for the TLC Support Group…

City and Northern Arizona University Announce Neighborhood Liaison

FLAGSTAFF — After a competitive national recruitment, the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University have selected Karissa Morgan as the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs.  Karissa currently works for Arizona State University as a Senior…

Mountain Line, CCC partner in free bus pass program

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) and Coconino Community College (CCC) boards of directors have entered into a one-year agreement to provide Mountain Line transit passes to all CCC students and employees. This pilot program, which…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 29

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  Cross country practice continues all week and volleyball make up skills will be Monday after school.  Fit kids also runs every day after school except for…

Coconino County Health District warns against mosquito-borne illnesses

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is reminding residents and visitors to Northern Arizona to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses. The abundance of rain during monsoon season has increased mosquito activity. The CCPHSD Environmental…

KNAU update for Aug. 26

Minimum Wage Initiative Qualifies For Ballot Earth Notes: The White Mountains’ Jaguar 13 Ex-Navajo Nation Lawmakers Scheduled To Be Sentenced NAU Team Finds Endangered Jumping Mouse in Arizona and New Mexico Bald Eagle Population In Arizona On The Upswing Discounts…

Welcome Back Critical Mass Flash Mob Dance Party on NAU’s Campus to be held Sept. 1

FLAGSTAFF — Join the Shimoni Campaign for City Council on Thursday September 1st for a welcome back to school Critical Mass, Flash Mob, Dance Party on Campus! We will welcome the students back with a fun bicycle ride around campus ending outside…

NAU update for Aug. 25

NAU welcomes new and returning Lumberjacks New NAU visitor center opens in Prescott Valley Autopsies reveal new information about the Sverdlovsk anthrax accident Construction continues on north campus pedway, phase one complete Reminder: NAU is now tobacco-free Spotlight: Jut Wynne • Brandon…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 25

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents   CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Hub Appeal Rejected by Board of Adjustment Share Our Voting Video! Get Your Yard Signs for Local Ballot Initiatives Flagstaffelection.com: Your One-Stop-Shop for Local Election Information  

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 23

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Last Movies on the Square: Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2 TLC Support Group at Killip – August…

KNAU update for Aug. 19

Hopi VS Flagstaff Snowmaking Lawsuit Dismissed Earth Notes: The Thick-Billed Parrots of Northern Arizona Flagstaff Demonstrators Protest Police Violence Against Native Americans Brain Food: Strengthening Cells To Prevent Or Reverse Hearing Loss In Nevada, Tribes Push To Protect Land At…

NAU update for Aug. 18

High school students learn summer lessons at Northern Arizona University Michael Smith named director of NAU Cross Country and Track and Field Annual abandoned bike sale set for Friday, Aug. 26 Spotlight: Eric Yordy • Talima Pearson and Paul Keim • Bill Carter Read all…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 18

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 16

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 16 Click here to see the latest newsletter Thunder Over Flagstaff: August 27th Children’s Music and Arts Festival: August 20th Movies on the Square: The…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 15

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  SMS is looking for parent volunteers interested in attending the Site Council meetings.  They meet once a month before the PTO meetings and…

Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Your Authentic Social Presence’ on Sept. 8

R.S.V.P. today for “Your Authentic Social Presence” with Mike Russell  during the next Flagstaff Communicator’s monthly luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Russell, who manages the social media accounts for…

NAU update for Aug. 11

Northern Arizona University update for Aug. 11: Agreement strengthens NAU ties with Tohono O’odham Nation NAU ranked No. 1 in the nation for social media engagement in higher education Unlocking the mysteries of plant root function, from Alaska to South…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 11

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events August 5-7, Flagstaff Teacher Supply Drive to be held…

Governor and County work to promote child safety

Office of Highway Safety partners with Public Health Services District Injury Prevention Program on child passenger safety FLAGSTAFF – Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Injury Prevention Program has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of…

AmigosNAZ to publish Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition

  FLAGSTAFF — AmigosNAZ is accepting advertising orders and local community news for its Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition. While many think of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) as a time to attend cultural celebrations, it is also…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 9

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 9 Click here to see the latest newsletter 2016 Voting Records Coming Soon Preparing your child for kindergarten success starts early Family Game Day Thunder…

Flagstaff STEM City guest blog — Upward Bound at NAU

STEM City Stories Guest Blog by Karin Wadsack, Project Director, Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University’s Dynamic and Active Systems Lab (DASL) in the department of mechanical engineering partnered with the NAU Upward Bound summer program to engage high school students in university…

Latino Outdoors in Flagstaff holds outdoor events like recent Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party

FLAGSTAFF — Latino Outdoors in Flagstaff has been busy promoting its efforts to get Latinos off the couch and into the great outdoors. The organization was scheduled to hold a free Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party on Aug. 6 where…

KNAU update for Aug. 5

Carbon Offsets Could Help Fund Forest Restoration in Northern Arizona Arizona’s Largest Health Care System Reports 2 Cyber-Attacks Earth Notes: For Parking, There’s No Free Pass ‘Killing the Colorado’ Doc Examines the Human Causes Behind the Western Water Crisis U.S.…

Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce still seeking volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive

By the Flagstaff Unified School District • Flagstaff STEM CITY • Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce are looking for volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive. Sign up for a time August 5th and 6th between 11 am and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 4

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events August 5-7, Flagstaff…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 2

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 2 Click here to see the latest newsletter Arizona @ Work August Calendar Movies on the Square: Zootopia (August 6th) Individuals In Need of Dental…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 1

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 1. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings!  We are getting geared up for another fantastic school year!  Are you ready?  Registration begins this week-8th grade is on Tuesday, August 2nd,…

Pre-Screening of Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños Documentary to be held on Aug. 11

FLAGSTAFF —The pre-screening of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños documentary to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E.7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event also includes the presentation of…

Secretary of State Presents Grants to Tuba City, Flagstaff Public Libraries on July 28

FLAGSTAFF — Secretary of State Michele Reagan is presenting Tuba City Public Library District officials with a $38,254 grant to encourage community engagement.  In June 2016, Reagan also presented the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library with grants totaling $19,330. Through a successful partnership between…

CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 26

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter Children’s Music and Arts Festival Ice Cream Skate – July 30th Movies on the Square: Despicable Me (July…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28

FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum on July 28 at 6 pm at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public…

KNAU update for July 22

Brain Food: Engineering Students Design Mobility Solutions For Kids Earth Notes: Long Time Editor Peter Friederici To Step Down U.S. Senate Bill Aims to Halt International Sale of Native American Objects Stand At The Edge Of A Geological Time An…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 21

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids…