Teachers

For many students, math brings doubt — but one AWC professor is working to change that through encouragement and support.

There are 12 finalists for Yuma County Teacher of the Year, and one of them will be awarded the title at the 39th Annual Teacher of the Year Banquet tonight.

San Luis Middle School's Arilene Gaxiola has been named Arizona Teacher of the Year by Teachers of Tomorrow. Community members can vote now through April 27 for Gaxiola to earn the national title.

Jonathan Bailey, an 8th grade science teacher at Gila Vista Junior High, recently received a national award for early career science teachers.

Starting this fall, Arizona State University will be partnering with the Arizona Department of Education to offer a variety of supports addressing teacher shortages and academic performance, particularly in rural and high-need areas.

This school year, the Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation's Wishes for Teacher program awarded $2.5K grants for 32 Yuma and La Paz educators.

Syrene Danae, a local artist, musician, author and art teacher at EOC Charter High School, created The Gathering as a space where young people can feel seen, valued and confident in who they are. We’re talking about her story, her students and the heart behind building real community through art and music.

Arizona lawmakers are one vote away from adopting legislation to allow lawsuits against individual teachers by those who contend they are teaching or promoting antisemitism.

Lorenzo Chavez, Executive Director of Education and Scholarships at the Arizona Community Foundation, speaks on a new report outlining challenges and offering solutions to support and mentor good teachers in Arizona.

Arizona EditionShow Number 50The first Milken Educator awards were given out by the Milken Family Foundation in 1987. Created by Lowell Milken, they are…