David Abbott
January 1, 2024
Education, Sponsor Content
There was a time in American primary education when boys took shop classes and girls studied home economics to prepare them for a world with clearly defined gender roles. But changes in demographics and more acceptance of women in the workplace have blurred the lines of what constitutes jobs appropriate …
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David Abbott
December 29, 2023
Education
Miami High School sports is gearing up for the winter season and it looks to be a mixed bag this year, with plenty of promise for the future and plenty of connections to the past. Basketball and wrestling will be in season through February, with plenty of opportunities for local …
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Guest Contributor
December 22, 2023
Education
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David Abbott
November 27, 2023
Education, SEO-Cornerstone
The administrative stability established in the Miami Unified School District over the past decade has been enhanced by diverse hiring in the teachers’ ranks, which is giving students a global perspective in their rural educational experience. A wide range of voices from across the U.S. and the world are bringing …
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David Abbott
November 1, 2023
Education, Living
Under the leadership of Principal Shawn Pietila, Miami High School has seen a smooth administrative transition and has started the year with many new faces amongst its teaching ranks, ushering in a new era in many classrooms as well. Regardless of the circumstances that brought them to the Miami Unified …
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Guest Contributor
October 27, 2023
Education
The annual Copper Kettle Bowl between longtime rivals Globe and Miami high schools took place on Sept. 15 at Miami’s recently renovated Ragus Stadium. The Vandals won 15-6 and led the entire game, reclaiming the Copper Kettle after the Tigers held it for the past year. After a long drought, …
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David Abbott
October 23, 2023
Education
The Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) has introduced a new dimension to its medical curriculum that will add leadership skills training to some of its most successful programs, re-establishing its chapter of a global organization dedicated to helping students succeed in their chosen field. Participants in the Nursing and …
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David Abbott
September 18, 2023
Education
For the first time in nearly a decade a new principal is walking the halls of Miami High School, putting his mark on an institution with a long and storied history in the Copper Corridor. Former assistant principal and athletic director Shawn Pietila took the reins at the beginning of …
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David Abbott
August 21, 2023
Education, Government
It’s been a rocky road in the relationship between the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCC) and Eastern Arizona College (EAC) in the months since the district announced its intention to split from EAC to seek independence. Just when it looked like the situation had completely deteriorated and GCC …
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Guest Contributor
July 28, 2023
Education
After Meeting with Senate President Petersen,EAC agrees to continue admitting new GCC Students as the termination date of the contract is extended until 2025 PAYSON – Students seeking to begin coursework at Gila Community College campuses for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester can continue to do so under an agreement …
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