Erick Trevino
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Education Solutions Reporter for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com 🗞️ | Master's in Specialized Journalism at USC 🎓
The majority of Arizona's public schools received "A's" or "B's," but the number of failing schools more than doubled from the year prior.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The majority of Arizona's public schools received "A's" or "B's," but the number of failing schools more than doubled from the year prior.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2025/11/05/is-your-arizona-public-school-failing-check-here/87094237007/
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A total of 21 school districts in Maricopa County had funding questions on the ballot this Election Day.
Metro Phoenix voters on course to largely approve school district bonds, overrides
A total of 21 school districts in Maricopa County had funding questions on the ballot this Election Day.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A total of 21 school districts in Maricopa County had funding questions on the ballot this Election Day.
Mesa Public Schools has seen an enrollment drop of over 5,000 students since the 2021-22 school year, and is projected to keep declining.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Mesa Public Schools has seen an enrollment drop of over 5,000 students since the 2021-22 school year, and is projected to keep declining.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa-education/2025/11/02/mesa-public-schools-matthew-strom/86062401007/
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Following staff cuts, Higley Unified teachers encourage community to pass budget override.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Following staff cuts, Higley Unified teachers encourage community to pass budget override.
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A round of Trump layoffs hit all employees in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, except a small number of top officials.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A round of Trump layoffs hit all employees in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, except a small number of top officials.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2025/10/14/department-of-education-firing-special-education/86681459007/
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This is the first time the Kyrene Elementary School District has considered school closures in its 37-year history, said Superintendent Laura Toenjes.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This is the first time the Kyrene Elementary School District has considered school closures in its 37-year history, said Superintendent Laura Toenjes.
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Eric Dueppen is taking over as the top administrator of Avondale Elementary School District. He was previously in the Creighton School District.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Eric Dueppen is taking over as the top administrator of Avondale Elementary School District. He was previously in the Creighton School District.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-people/2025/09/14/eric-dueppen-new-avondale-elementary-school-district-superintendent/85861768007/
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Teacher Jeron Velasco came to the U.S. from the Philippines four years ago. Here's what he's learned, what he's teaching and how he's doing it.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Teacher Jeron Velasco came to the U.S. from the Philippines four years ago. Here's what he's learned, what he's teaching and how he's doing it.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-people/2025/09/07/jeron-velasco-c-span-fellowship/85652696007/
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Horne announced he wants $180 million budgeted for the School Safety Program, which is administered by the Arizona Department of Education.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Horne announced he wants $180 million budgeted for the School Safety Program, which is administered by the Arizona Department of Education.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2025/09/05/tom-horne-school-safety-program-request/85964273007/
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Phoenix Elementary School District's mobile clinic program has the added benefit of boosting attendance, school leaders say.
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July 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Phoenix Elementary School District's mobile clinic program has the added benefit of boosting attendance, school leaders say.
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Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, a statewide initiative launched by Read On Arizona, aims to increase third-grade reading proficiency from 39% to 72%.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, a statewide initiative launched by Read On Arizona, aims to increase third-grade reading proficiency from 39% to 72%.
Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2025/07/14/arizona-literacy-plan-2030/84674797007/
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“Every officer's got to be ready for this, especially our school resource officers and our patrol officers," said Glendale police Sgt. Trevor Goode.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“Every officer's got to be ready for this, especially our school resource officers and our patrol officers," said Glendale police Sgt. Trevor Goode.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents who sought to opt their kids out of public school instruction. What could that mean in Arizona?
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July 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents who sought to opt their kids out of public school instruction. What could that mean in Arizona?
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The State Board of Education approved a revised handbook for the state's education voucher program that does not include the proposed spending caps for some materials, such as musical instruments, physical education equipment, and computers.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The State Board of Education approved a revised handbook for the state's education voucher program that does not include the proposed spending caps for some materials, such as musical instruments, physical education equipment, and computers.
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Microsoft hosted a hackathon with agriculture educators from around the country to develop new curriculum centered around data-monitoring kits.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Microsoft hosted a hackathon with agriculture educators from around the country to develop new curriculum centered around data-monitoring kits.
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Over the next two school years, West-MEC will open three new campuses for its welding program to keep up with growing demand.
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June 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Over the next two school years, West-MEC will open three new campuses for its welding program to keep up with growing demand.
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Phoenix Union High School District now offers telemedicine services on campus to give students and staff quick health care access.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Phoenix Union High School District now offers telemedicine services on campus to give students and staff quick health care access.
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The Helios Education Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary by gifting 20 scholarships of up to $20,000 to transfer students.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Helios Education Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary by gifting 20 scholarships of up to $20,000 to transfer students.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2074 into law on May 6, expanding the School Safety Program that began in 2007.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2074 into law on May 6, expanding the School Safety Program that began in 2007.
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During the 2023-24 school year, only 4% of 4-year-olds in Arizona were enrolled in public preschool, falling far below the national average of 35%.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
During the 2023-24 school year, only 4% of 4-year-olds in Arizona were enrolled in public preschool, falling far below the national average of 35%.
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Students interested in working with the Arizona State Board of Education can apply to join a student advisory panel through May 9.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Students interested in working with the Arizona State Board of Education can apply to join a student advisory panel through May 9.
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Here’s everything students need to know about the ACT test, from how to apply to testing requirements and practice material, making the exam just one less thing students have to worry about.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Here’s everything students need to know about the ACT test, from how to apply to testing requirements and practice material, making the exam just one less thing students have to worry about.
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High school students in an East Valley district can now participate in an innovative cybersecurity clinic supported by Google and the University of Arizona.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
High school students in an East Valley district can now participate in an innovative cybersecurity clinic supported by Google and the University of Arizona.
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Lattie Coor School in Avondale saw an increase in students' literacy rates thanks to their Literacy Hub, a supplemental reading program that is as much for parents as it is for students.
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April 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Lattie Coor School in Avondale saw an increase in students' literacy rates thanks to their Literacy Hub, a supplemental reading program that is as much for parents as it is for students.
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Students gathered at Peoria's Fletcher Heights Park on one of their precious days off from school to set up booths, sell their own goods and get a taste of what running a small business is like.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Students gathered at Peoria's Fletcher Heights Park on one of their precious days off from school to set up booths, sell their own goods and get a taste of what running a small business is like.
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