Jakob Thorington, Arizona Capitol Times//October 16, 2026//

Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Scott Menzel speaks on Sept. 30, 2026 at the district's office in Scottsdale. (Jakob Thorington/Arizona Capitol Times)

Jakob Thorington, Arizona Capitol Times//October 16, 2026//

The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board voted 3-2 last week to close two schools because of declining enrollment. Copper Ridge School K-8 and Laguna Elementary will be shuttered after...

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