I’m not sure what the future holds for our students and our education system. But, I do know that we must remain passionately committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed. And, we must recognize and support our educators as they try to meet the varying needs of students and create equitable opportunities for all.
Read More »Big tech finds solutions to protect people, keep economy alive
As someone with a background in technology and finance, it is great to see our country’s tech companies step up when we need them the most.
Read More »A prison sentence should not mean death by COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel recently used her position of influence to attempt to distract from the truth of what is happening in our community.
Read More »Social distancing, isolation is not part of road to recovery from addiction
Americans have experienced a crash course on the dangerous and frightening nature of a pandemic. But what of the thousands of Americans who have been fighting another epidemic for years, one even deadlier than COVID-19? And what happens when these two epidemics – opioid addiction and coronavirus – collide?
Read More »Maricopa County considers spreading election over 2 weeks
Arizona's largest county is considering holding up to two weeks of in-person voting in the August primary election to reduce the risk that the coronavirus will spread among people casting ballots.
Read More »Ducey loosens restrictions on haircuts, dining out 
Saying Arizona can handle the projected toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Doug Ducey Monday quickened the pace for his plan to reopen the state.
Read More »COVID-19 crisis shows how vital CTE and trades are to Arizona’s workforce
Over the next several weeks and months, Arizona’s business and industry will slowly begin opening their doors in an effort to return Arizona to a new “normal.” Although much will be the same, much will also be different. Change can be challenging and at times scary, but the East Valley Institute of Technology, or EVIT, is committed to educating and training high school and adult learners to help usher in the next chapter of our state’s economy.
Read More »Nonprofits in financial bind over increased unemployment benefits
During these uncertain times, the economic impact of coronavirus-driven cancellations, postponements and shutdowns continues mounting.
Read More »Reopening economy: Ducey has hand on ‘dimmer switch’ 
Don’t expect scenes reminiscent of Black Friday stampedes or running with the bulls when Arizona’s economy restarts.
Read More »Small town of Wickenburg defies Ducey’s stay-at-home order
Warnings from police and Arizona health officials didn't stop Debbie Thompson from serving food Friday inside her small-town Horseshoe Cafe.
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