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Apps that assist in education

Nadine Loureiro, Staff Reporter April 25, 2019

There is a variety of technological learning tools that are experimented with in the classroom. Every student has a unique learning style, almost all of their needs can be fulfilled with the help of...

Staying in state offers comfort

Ellie Wendt, Staff Reporter May 19, 2017

There's no place like home. What better time than college to apply this valuable life lesson? Today many students are faced with countless college opportunities. Ranging from those fortunate enough to...

State Standards of Education

State Standards of Education

Cambrie Hickman, Staff reporter November 22, 2016

  The decision of whether state standards are being met, is not a black or white verdict.  This is due to the fact that the standards for education can continually be broken down.  From state,...

The Precedent takes an in-depth look into how Arizona and CUSD funds its schools.

Arizona politics responsible for school underfunding

Staff Reporter, Ethan Thai November 15, 2016

School in Arizona funding is pitiful. According to a 2016 release by the  U.S. Census Bureau Public Education Finances, the state ranked 48th in the nation for its budget - 96.2 percent of Arizona students...

Wallethub survey declares Arizona fourth worst education system

Caden Johnson, Staff Reporter September 26, 2016

https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-schools/5335/ While Arizona is well known for the Grand Canyon and gorgeous sunsets, the state has recently adopted something else to be known for: having...

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Clinton and Trump: The future of our education

Elisa Thomas, Staff Reporter September 16, 2016

The 2016 Elections are sneaking up on us. Although most of us cannot vote, it’s still important to know the main candidates stance on topics that affect us. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the two...

Mug shot of staff reporter Ernesto Chacon.

Why Powerball Funds Education

Ernesto Chacon, Staff Reporter February 4, 2016

After last month's record-setting 1.5 billion dollar Powerball jackpot many were quick to go to the nearest convenience store to pick up their quick picks. Some People are so quick to try our 1 in 200...

Editorial: Scars left by social media post can last a lifetime

Aja Diffin and Sarah Campbell February 3, 2016

Every day we hear adults or our parents and authorities dole out constant warnings about what we post on social media. For most of us, those warnings go in one ear and out the other, thinking we have total...

State superintendent of public instruction Diane Douglas (left) listens to parents, teachers and community leaders speak at the We Are Listening tour on May 9.

Douglas’ “We Are Listening” tour addresses concerns in public education

Erik Yates, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

In the Chandler Public Library on May 9, newly elected Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas sat and listened to dozens of concerned individuals share their opinions on the state of education...

Lets talk about math

Dayna Miller, Opinion's Editor December 15, 2014

“When are we gonna use this in real life?” Student’s always cry when math teachers bring out new content to learn. Math is one of the least-liked subjects on campus, but it’s one of the most practical...

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