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Gila Board cancels EAC contract for educational programs and services

THATCHER, Ariz. — For nearly 50 years, Eastern Arizona College (EAC) has contracted with the Gila County Community College Provisional District (Gila Board) to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary educational opportunities to Gila County residents. On May 8, 2023, the Gila Board unilaterally terminated its educational services and programs contract …

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San Carlos Superintendent Deborah Jackson-Dennison Elected to NAFIS Board of Directors 

Washington, DC – March 27, 2023 – The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) is pleased  to announce that Dr. Deborah Jackson-Dennison, Superintendent of San Carlos Unified School District #20  (Arizona), has been elected to the NAFIS Board of Directors. The election took place at the 2023 NAFIS Spring  …

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Cobre Valley Institute of Technology gets new instructors through Eastern Arizona College

The Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) recently acquired two new teachers through Eastern Arizona College Gila Pueblo Campus as the Career Education and Technical District (CTED) continues to improve programs for students in the Copper Corridor. The new instructors for the HVAC and Cosmetology programs represent a wide range …

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Miami High School recruits new principal from within, bids farewell to Lineberry

Miami High School’s next principal came to the Copper Corridor on a “4-year plan,” but 15 years later has found a long-term home. At the beginning of the next school year, current Athletic Director and Associate Principal Shawn Pietila will step into his new role as principal after Glen Lineberry’s …

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Miami High School thinks outside the box for teacher recruitment

Finding teachers has become increasingly difficult in rural Arizona, particularly in the past decade with waves of retirements and with enrollments in teacher certification programs dropping precipitously, but Miami High School has tapped into existing pathways for potential teachers and offered alternatives for established professionals seeking changes. MHS has survived, …

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With graduation around the corner, Miami High School helps students explore options

Graduating high school is a defining moment of a young adult’s life, but Miami High School provides students the tools they need to pursue their dreams of collegiate achievement, military service or traditional career paths. While administrators attempt to instill the importance of post-high school planning throughout a students’ time …

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Miami High School CTE program helps students prepare for the future

At Miami High School, real-world education has become a cornerstone of the curriculum. And the school’s Career Technical and Education (CTE) program is key, helping participating students acquire the tools they need for success in post-high school jobs and academic study. CTE offers an alternative to traditional classroom education, providing …

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