Tag: education

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 21

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 23, Page Public Library to present STEAM Mini Makers…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 14

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 23, Page Public Library to present STEAM Mini Makers…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 29

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. The Raising of America Free Video Streaming Free Housing Seminar 2016 Awards of Excellence: Nominations are Now Open…

Guest commentary: Poor oral health takes a bite out of learning

When we think about getting kids ready for kindergarten, we talk about brain development and early literacy, but did you know that early oral health impacts early learning too? First Things First reminds communities that February is National Children’s Dental…

Coconino Community College ranks as top 15 fastest growing colleges in nation for colleges with enrollment between 2,500 and 4,999 students

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College (CCC) was recently ranked as one of the fastest growing community colleges in the country by Community College Week, CCC reported in a media release. The college was ranked No. 15 on the magazine’s top 50…

Commentary: Educating the community

By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ For as long as I can remember, I have always been involved in educational outreach efforts as I progressed through my career in journalism. As a young reporter I took part in panel presentations…

Commentary / Comentario: Youth and our future

By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ We must provide all young people with the tools they need to succeed in school along with career opportunities so they can become a key part of the region’s vibrant economy. Part one of…

Commentary / Comentario: Hispanics + education = ?

By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Less than half (47 percent) of Coconino County students were ready for kindergarten, according to the “Coconino Community Education Report 2013” released in May by the United Way of Northern Arizona and a host…