Category: Education

Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) will observe National Infant Immunization Week April 22-29

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) will observe National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases during the week of April 22-29. During NIIW, administrative fees will be…

NAU update for April 21

  Click here for NAU News   Outside the lab: NAU field researchers provide school teachers hands-on education  In an effort to improve and enliven science education, NAU researchers will host K-12 teachers at research sites in the Arctic and…

KNAU update for April 21

Current News Stories Earth Notes: Richard Mahler KNAU is saddened to learn of the death of Richard Mahler, a longtime contributor to our series Earth Notes. Richard passed away while on a hiking trip in the Gila Wilderness in New…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 20

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Deadline…

Ceremonies abound in early May at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — As April zooms past, Coconino Community College is gearing up for the busiest time of the spring semester. The month of May is when the spring semester wraps up and CCC hosts three ceremonies to recognize its students…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 18

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair Beauty and the Beast –…

Coconino County Teacher of the Year finalists announced

The office of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools has announced the 2017 Teacher of the Year finalists. “The three Teacher of the Year finalists are Angela Buzan of Coconino High School, Jillian Worssam of Sinagua Middle School, and Sara…

NAU update for April 14

NAU nursing students save lives in Guatemala Assistant clinical professor Dorothy Dunn and her cohort of students have been traveling to Santa Maria de Jesús since 2013, where upwards of 500 people flock each year in hopes of receiving treatment.…

KNAU update for April 14

Current News Stories Brain Food: The Giant Vampyrum Bat An elusive bat in the forests of Nicaragua has caught the attention of researchers at Northern Arizona University. The Vampyrum spectrum is the largest bat in the Americas, with a three…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 13

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Deadline…

Nominations open for NAU’s Hispanic Convocation Awards

By NAU The Hispanic Student Convocation Committee is seeking nominations to recognize three outstanding Latino graduating seniors and one outstanding graduate student at Hispanic Convocation. The nomination deadline is April 17. The Cesar Chavez Award recognizes students with strong leadership skills, a…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 11

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Scenic Chairlift Rides at Arizona Snowbowl Finding Dory Family Movie…

Flagstaff Unified School District seeking Governing Board applicants

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. Effective April 12, one seat will become vacant due to the resignation of Kim Khatibi. Applicants must be Arizona registered…

Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

  FLAGSTAFF — Elected officials and members of the the public attended in record numbers to honor a community leader, students and local “Rosie the Riveters” during the Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast presented by the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council…

Coconino County launches updated website

Coconino County updated its website, www.coconino.az.gov, this week. The new site kept the same information and functionality users appreciated from the previous site while upgrading the look, feel and mobile accessibility. At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the…

KNAU update for April 7

Current News Stories Earth Notes: Amazing Spider Silk Have you ever looked closely at a spider’s web rimmed with raindrops or frost? So delicate, these marvels might not look like they’re made from one of the strongest materials on the…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 6

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

NAU update for April 6

Click here for NAU NEWS   NAU researcher leads effort to quantify economic value of biodiversity Ecologist Bruce Hungate’s team created a model that lays out how much money society saves through diverse ecosystems that provide clean air and water along…

April 12 — Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to hold quarterly community meeting

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will hold its next quarterly public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at The Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. Marianne Sullivan, Senior Assistant City Attorney with the Flagstaff City Attorney’s Office,…

April 14 — Robert Neustadt to present ‘Sabbatical Talk — Border Voices / Voces fronterizas’

FLAGSTAFF — Robert Neustadt, professor of Spanish and Director of NAU Latin American Studies, will present the “Sabbatical Talk — Border Voices / Voces fronterizas” at 4 p.m. Friday, April 14 at LA-136. The play is in English with some phrases…

April 15 — FALA’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza: Good Time, Great Cause

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy hosts FALA’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza on April 15th from 6-9pm at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road. Tickets are $25 and are available through the FALA office or…

KNAU update for March 31

Current News Stories Earth Notes: The Dinosaur Diamond Many millions of years ago, dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes roamed the Colorado Plateau. They were common in the region when the landscape was mostly wet and tropical. Learn more at KNAU.org.…

FUSD has hired a new Human Resources Director

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved the employment contract for Dawn Anderson as the FUSD Human Resources Director.  Her employment will begin April 17, 2017. Ms. Anderson brings over 15 years of experience in the…

NAU update for March 30

Click here for NAU NEWS Past successes, future possibilities the focus at NAU campus forum President Cheng talked about the university’s success and the goals she and her administration have laid out for the future in front of faculty, staff…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 28

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Foster Parent Orientation Full STEAM Ahead! Diabetes Gourmet Tasting and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

State-of-the-art child mannequin helps CCC students learn

FLAGSTAFF — A new simulator mannequin has joined the Coconino Community College team to help students in the health professions get important hands-on training. The mannequin, a pediatric version of Trauma HAL nicknamed “Little Johnnie,” blinks his eyes, talks and…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 20

FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Welcome Back Sinagua Families!!!!! If you have things you would like to add to the newsletter, please e-mail us at smsmustangspto@gmail.com. Next Popems with Popham March 24th…

KNAU update for March 17

Current News Stories Tell Congress KNAU Matters to You! The President’s FY 18 budget proposes eliminating federal funding for public media. KNAU relies on this essential federal seed money to provide you with the highest quality noncommercial programming and community…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 16

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ to be honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff on March 31

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event will…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 30

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 2 — State Budget hearing concerning…

March 31 — Time to RSVP for Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its third annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 14

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Kids Bowl Free! Meet with a Doula Hullabaloo Beauty and…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 14

Click here for the latest newsletter.   In This Issue Get Informed Update: Council Takes First Step to Amend Prop 414 Update: Zoning Code Amendments Update: Reclaimed Water Rates & Tiered Commercial Rates Get Involved: Next Social Justice Committee Meeting, 3/23…

Register Now for the March 30th “2017 Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon and Conference”

 Purchase 2017 Child Abuse Prevention Conference or Luncheon Tickets In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCC&Y will present the 2017 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon — “Strengthening Ourselves, Families and Communities,” at the Little America, Flagstaff March 30th, 2017.Claire Louge, of Prevent…

Public Comment Sought for Blueprint 2040 Regional Transportation Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is taking public comment on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update, Blueprint 2040.  The 60-day public comment period runs through March 28, 2017. Comments received during this time will be responded to in the final…

KNAU update for March 10

Current News Stories Spring Pledge Drive Starts March 17th Who is the Public in Public Radio? You are! And we can do our Spring Fundraiser without interrupting the programs you love! If we can raise $118,000 our drive ends. This…

NAU update for March 9

NAU-Yuma nursing program doubles enrollment for Class of 2019 Spring break announcements: Schedule and parking changes, no NAU News Speaker visits NAU to discuss the warming planet Spotlight: Nando Schellen, Michael Vincent and Janice Chen-Ju Chiang • Mark Neumann • Bruce M. Sullivan • Marc Burdiss • George Koch • Instructional…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 9

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7

Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 7

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Night at the Museum: Meteor Crater–The People Behind the Attraction…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 4

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Registration open for Page Early Childhood Fair on April 8…

NAU update for March 3

Triple threat: NAU teams bring home three conference championships Virtual reality, actual learning: NAU lab using new technology for education NAU’s Cline library upgrading its service platforms Spotlight: Eric Meeks • Camp Kesem • Michael Amundson • Early Childhood Education Student Spotlight: Brandon Zimheld and Samantha…