In this feature, we tap into one of our region’s rich resources — retired teachers. “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” says Armida Guerena Bittner, last December, shortly after her 80th birthday, She was holding her book club members captive through a full reading of “She Persisted,” a gift she …
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The Miami Unified School District was recently awarded a $360,000 grant over three years that will support parent education and engagement. Awarded by the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family, the Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention Grant will provide the district $120,000 each year, Miami High School …
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Faced with nearly a dozen incidents involving juveniles in June, the Town of Miami Police Department will launch its first annual “Beat the Heat with the Miami Police” program next month. “We have come together to set forth a few weeks to sit down and interact with the youth of …
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The Globe Public Library is participating in the Summer Lunch Buddies program, offering food for students with limited access during the summer months when school is not in session. The need for healthy meals for children 18 and younger does not stop when the last school bell rings David AbbottJournalist, …
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GLOBE- The Midnight Cicadas’ scored a major victory while competing at Arizona’s North Regional FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) competition on March 16, where they took first place! The win means they are eligible to go to the FIRST World Championship to be held in Houston April 17-20. In addition nine …
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(Globe, AZ) – In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of Gila County is issuing a call to action for residents of Gila County to stand against child abuse and take action to support children who have been abused or neglected. Children come into the child welfare system …
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Globe-Miami (March 5th, 2019) – For tech-savvy parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers sometimes having all the answers at the tip of their fingers – or in their case at the touch of their smartphone – can be a double-edged sword. With so much information just a search away, which …
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These simple tips can save you $$$ And help the environment. 1 Don’t Heat an Empty House During the winter, turn down your thermostat to 68%F when you’re home, and to 55%F at night or while you are away. Consider an upgrade to a programmable thermostat. 2 Turn off Your …
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The Globe Unified School District (GUSD) is asking parents to fill out surveys on a range of issues which will ultimately affect what areas will receive focus in the coming school year. There are three separate surveys: Globe High School, Copper Rim Elementary and Parent-School Improvements. The 6 areas are …
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By Kathy Hoffman As a teacher and a candidate, I’ve visited rural schools around the state. From those travels, I’ve noticed one common theme around the state: our rural schools do not have a strong advocate at the Department of Education. From empty promises to policies not designed to support …
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