CUSD in the News

2024-2025

Minecraft Education Case Study: Cybersecurity Education in the Chandler Unified School District (opens in new window/tab)

Minecraft Education (link opens in a new window)

Chandler high schooler saves man’s life at golf course using CPR (opens in new window/tab)

azfamily (link opens in a new window)

US Navy gives Hamilton High students in-depth look into STEM careers (opens in new window/tab)

azfamily (link opens in a new window)

Fitch Affirms Chandler USD No. 80, AZ's IDR at 'AA+' and School Imp Bonds at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable (opens in new window/tab)

Fitch Ratings (link opens in a new window)

Pandemic-born kindergarteners get head start in Chandler Unified summer program (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (opens an external link)

Chandler teen invents motor function helper (opens in new window/tab)

SanTan Sun News (link opens in a new window)

CUSD may have nation’s first semiconductor course (opens in new window/tab)

Queen Creek Tribune (link opens in a new window)

Hamilton triplets eye careers in MLB (opens in new window/tab)

The Chandler Arizonan (link opens in a new window)

WATCH: Queen Creek students build beds for Pinal County shelter dogs (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified to become first district nationwide with Google cybersecurity course (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Inspiring Future Leaders: Hermanas at CGCC (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (link opens in a new window)

SCNext Top 25: Updated 2024-25 high school boys' basketball rankings (opens in new window/tab)

ESPN (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified focused on students’ future (opens in new window/tab)

SanTan Sun News (link opens in a new window)

Chandler elementary school honors Ruby Bridges 64 years later (opens in new window/tab)

12 News (link opens in a new window)

IB Day of Service breaks records in Arizona (opens in new window/tab)

International Baccalaureate (link opens in a new window)

Chandler district partners with UA to expand high school cybersecurity program (opens in new window/tab)

KJZZ (link opens in a new window)

DCA District Spotlight: Chandler Unified School District in Arizona (opens in new window/tab)

JED Foundation (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified students helped people register to vote (opens in new window/tab)

SanTan Sun News (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified opens new Galveston Elementary School (opens in new window/tab)

The Chandler Arizonan (link opens in a new window)

We're live at Arizona College Prep High School for Friday Morning Fever (opens in new window/tab)

12 News (link opens in a new window)

'It's Their Time': Cardinals Air First-Ever Live Girls Flag Football Game (opens in new window/tab)

Arizona Cardinals (link opens in a new window)

Fab Teachers profiled from KGA, Andersen El, and Haley (opens in new window/tab)

Fabulous Arizona (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified School District receives $5M grant for STEM education (opens in new window/tab)

azfamily (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Schools, wealth management officer make Forbes lists (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler coach stressing importance of heat safety for young athletes (opens in new window/tab)

azfamily (link opens in a new window)

How are Valley schools dealing with the extreme heat as students go back to class? (opens in new window/tab)

12 News (link opens in a new window)

Chandler CARE Center program gets $360,000 from city to support uninsured kids (opens in new window/tab)

KJZZ (link opens in a new window)

Perry High shines in AP Statistics (opens in new window/tab)

SanTan Sun News (link opens in a new window)

National Association of School Resource Officers recognizes outstanding Gilbert police SRO (opens in new window/tab)

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Crossing guard training: Help kids stay safe as they head to school (opens in new window/tab)

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2023-2024

Chandler student wins Arizona's 2024 Doodle for Google contest, in the running for national contest (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Chandler native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Pearl Harbor (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Basha teacher continues family legacy in the classroom (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Meet the Valley teenager making big waves in the sustainability community (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

After a string of devastating injuries, Chandler's Sophia Noriega is back on the track (opens in new window/tab)

The Arizona Republic | azcentral (link opens in a new window)

Valley cooking competition gives student chefs scholarships, real-life experience (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

CUSD Chief Technology Officer, is a recipient of a 2024 Arizona ORBIE (opens in new window/tab)

ArizonaCIO (link opens in a new window)

A+ teacher gets special recognition (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Financial lit program entertains Andersen Jr. High (opens in new window/tab)

The Chandler Arizonan (link opens in a new window)

Auxier Elementary teacher named in the 2024 'Women of Chandler' honor (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler City Lifestyle Magazine (link opens in a new window)

Suited for success: ASU and Chandler High School team up to prepare future working professionals (opens in new window/tab)

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Perry High School basketball coach honored with national award (opens in new window/tab)

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Queen Creek school officer bonding with students through music (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Unified’s online academy a multifaceted program (opens in new window/tab)

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Arizona College Prep. biotech students scoring patents (opens in new window/tab)

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Galveston Elementary Campus renovation reaches topping out milestone (opens in new window/tab)

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Gabriella Garcia gets fourth javelin win at Nike Chandler Rotary Invitational (opens in new window/tab)

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15 School Districts Join JED and AASA in Transformational Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program for Pre-K-12 Students (opens in new window/tab)

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Teen Chandler pianist earns national honor (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler student recognized as ‘emerging visionary’ for sustainability work (opens in new window/tab)

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Jacobson students help land a Little Free Library (opens in new window/tab)

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12 News A+ Teacher: Kayla Burden at Bogle Junior High (opens in new window/tab)

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CUSD joins pilot program on youth mental health (opens in new window/tab)

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ASU shows high school students how they can stay connected to the arts (opens in new window/tab)

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HHS' Alexis Li named a 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar (opens in new window/tab)

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On what would have been Chandler teacher's 60th birthday, 830 students got a surprise gift (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler students lead public through Holocaust exhibit featuring young Jews (opens in new window/tab)

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Hometown hero: Queen Creek's Brock Purdy headed to Super Bowl (opens in new window/tab)

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World War II Jewish display at Chandler Center for The Arts this week (opens in new window/tab)

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Brock Purdy joins 6 others in Chandler Sports HOF 2024 class (opens in new window/tab)

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Game on: Arizona high schools embrace esports competition as season begins (opens in new window/tab)

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Hamilton High School baseball coach recognized after decades in the Valley -- and counting (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Unified seeing improvements following implementation of new math-enhanced practices (opens in new window/tab)

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Hamilton High coach named for the NHSBCA Hall of Fame (opens in new window/tab)

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Valley first grader's artwork earns spot on pizza boxes Valleywide (opens in new window/tab)

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WATCH: Former student becomes principal, helps Chandler elementary school earn 'A' grade (opens in new window/tab)

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Blood, sweat and cheers: spirit line championships are culmination of 12 months of work (opens in new window/tab)

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Stars of Chandler dual-language program show off skills (opens in new window/tab)

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Arizona Cardinals surprise Chandler coach with Super Bowl tickets (opens in new window/tab)

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Arizona students are helping to decide school budgets. In the process, they are learning about democracy (opens in new window/tab)

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U.S. News and World Report names Arizona's top elementary school (opens in new window/tab)

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Opinion: Chandler Unified School District superintendent hails district ‘report card’ (opens in new window/tab)

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Thousands of Valley kids walk to school for unity, in honor of Ruby Bridges (opens in new window/tab)

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Valley school children honor Ruby Bridges (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Schools recognized among top districts in U.S. (opens in new window/tab)

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After retiring from basketball, Casteel's Brett Huston finds new life with golf program (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler school board welcomes exchange students (opens in new window/tab)

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Creating Culture: Driver of Change (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler student served as U.S. Senate page (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Herberger Institute Day: Celebrating creativity, collaboration, community (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Breaking barriers: Chandler Unified School District's first Hispanic varsity football coach (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Basha is all gas, no brakes as they cruise by two top schools. Beyond the Gridiron: Basha- Episode 3 (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler librarian who feeds homeless wins Pay It Forward award (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Recruiters flock to Chandler Basha for top football prospects. Beyond the Gridiron: Basha -Episode 2 (opens in new window/tab)

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Mom Pays It Forward to Chandler middle schooler who started nonprofit (opens in new window/tab)

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Middle school student in Chandler wins Pay It Forward Award (opens in new window/tab)

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Community Connections: Spreading kindness in Queen Creek (opens in new window/tab)

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'Kindness Club' is taking over at a Valley elementary school (opens in new window/tab)

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CUSD working to improve students’ math learning (opens in new window/tab)

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Students in Gilbert writing love, encouragement to other kids in Maui (opens in new window/tab)

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Basha on the hunt after winning its first championship. Beyond the Gridiron: Basha - Episode 1 (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler students send waves of sympathy to Maui through handmade cards (opens in new window/tab)

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Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Chandler educator honored with outstanding teacher award (opens in new window/tab)

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Conley Elementary P.E. teacher still uses lessons learned while on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (opens in new window/tab)

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School Participatory Budgeting Empowers Future Generation of Arizonans (opens in new window/tab)

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Rebuilt Galveston to become ‘21st century school’ (opens in new window/tab)

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BBB scholarship programs recognize ethical values to support future leaders (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler cross country runners training early, hydrating to beat triple-digit temps (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

More Phoenix area school districts cutting summer short, starting school early (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Schools announces lunch prices, free and reduced instructions (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

'Bingo for veterans' program a hit thanks to Valley teen who started nonprofit (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

How Chandler is working to avoid massive teacher shortages (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

Students' mental health will be a top priority for new CUSD school year (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

New Chandler teacher has full-circle moment in education field (opens in new window/tab)

ABC 15 (link opens in a new window)

2022-2023

Program teaches 6th graders about college life (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Talking with Chandler teachers as a new school year approaches (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Insight Cuts Ribbon on New Global Headquarters In Chandler (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Back to School for Chandler Unified School District! (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Arizona Diamondbacks Draft Oregon State Signee Gavin Turley (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

White Sox select LHP Shane Murphy in 14th round (No. 431 overall) (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Newcombe blazing own path for Casteel football (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler elementary school educator wins Gaydos and Chad’s teacher tribute (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Learning Curve: Destination College helps to make education dreams a reality (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified will spend extra funding on raising teacher salaries (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler school teaching students Mandarin Chinese via immersion program (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Arizona athletes raising awareness for suicide prevention (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

ACP High's Rachna Nath featured in Chandler Lifestyle Magazine August 2022 (page 16-17) (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified School District football Media Day (opens in new window/tab)

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Elite Performance Academy gives talented students a chance to shine (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler students aim for third win at the National Academic Pentathlon (opens in new window/tab)

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Auxier Elementary earns leadership designation (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler native bound for big time on stage, screen (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler’s A’Mauri Washington felt at home after move from Detroit (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler teen spends summer performing on Broadway alongside Hugh Jackman (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler fourth grader wins Intel’s crane naming contest (opens in new window/tab)

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Bigger, broader, brighter: $15M donation expands Luminosity Lab at ASU (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Intel Pilot Introduces ETaaS to Chandler High School (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Arizona girls high school flag football shows further growth with all-star game in Chandler (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

CUSD maps $3.8M ACP Middle School expansion (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Positive Change, Amplified by Intel (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Insight Cuts Ribbon on New Global Headquarters (opens in new window/tab)

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Cardinals donate $10K to CUSD for girls flag football (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

6 Arizona schools, including 4 in the Valley, earn Blue Ribbon designation award (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

6 Arizona schools awarded the 2022 National Blue Ribbon School honor (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler school district starting prep to help those in need this holiday season (opens in new window/tab)

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Avery Burks embraces special bond with athletic director mom (opens in new window/tab)

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Arizona Junior Achievement's 18 Under 18 (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

All heart: Shae Veach’s miraculous journey from heart transplant patient to the gridiron (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Students Explore Careers Related to Medicine (opens in new window/tab)

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Tarwater's Sophia Limjoco is the October Honored honoree (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Perry Unified Sports (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

80 Chandler Unified students earn the AZ Seal of Arts Proficiency (opens in new window/tab)

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2022 National Distinguished Principals (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler Unified School District Deploys Fortinet’s Security Awareness and Training Service (opens in new window/tab)

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How Basha football has reached the cusp of its first AIA championship (opens in new window/tab)

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Valley school principal gets top honors with National Distinguished Principal Award (opens in new window/tab)

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Students in Chandler get hands-on with Native American history (opens in new window/tab)

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Casteel volleyball thriving under new coach Cory Chandler (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Girl Scout earns Gold Award (opens in new window/tab)

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Hamilton wins team title; Jennifer Seo wins back-to-back (opens in new window/tab)

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Lyft offers discounted rides to polls thanks to Basha High School senior (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

CUSD students' test results approach pre-pandemic levels (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

A high school club organizes shoe recycling on campus and that’s Something Good (opens in new window/tab)

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Girls Who Code club at Chandler high school looks to serve the community (opens in new window/tab)

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Suns new jerseys bring Arizona tribes to the NBA (opens in new window/tab)

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Jacobson Elementary rocketeers back in action (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Brock Purdy: Four Things To Know About 49ers’ New Starting QB (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Basha wins the first state football championship and its an Open Division victory over Saguaro (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

LOCAL ROUNDUP: AIA sanctions high school flag football (opens in new window/tab)

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Basha High Football coach nominated for National High School coach of the year (opens in new window/tab)

Chandler Independent (link opens in a new window)

Chandler teen builds little library for neighborhood to enjoy (opens in new window/tab)

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Brock Purdy's high school teachers tell sweet stories about QB's past (opens in new window/tab)

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Queen Creek teacher receives STEAM grant (opens in new window/tab)

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Brock Purdy-mania sweeping through Perry High School with national media taking notice (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler teacher mixes the currents with the classics to inspire students (opens in new window/tab)

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Four CUSD students move on to last stage of Flinn Scholarship (opens in new window/tab)

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'The story needs to be told': First Black students to integrate Chandler High to be honored (opens in new window/tab)

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CUSD program to get ahead of teacher shortages (opens in new window/tab)

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Breaking barriers: The first Black students to integrate Chandler High School (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler High alumn lands role in upcoming 'Back to the Future' musical on Broadway (opens in new window/tab)

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ACP High Biology Teacher shares top 3 digital science lab resources (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler High School production of Anastasia to open this week (opens in new window/tab)

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Actor saves the day for his Chandler alma mater (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Unified students dive into e-sports (opens in new window/tab)

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Perry’s Bella Taylor excelling on tennis court despite disability (opens in new window/tab)

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Are Olympics next? With NFL’s support, flag football booming in Arizona high schools, internationally (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Unified Schools test out ‘teen mental health first aid’ program (opens in new window/tab)

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CUSD leader named in list of 2023 Women of Chandler recognition (opens in new window/tab)

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Teachers appreciation with some Disney magic l GMA (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler girls crochet for NICU babies (opens in new window/tab)

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Galveston Elementary principal named on "2023 Men of Chandler" list - (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler teacher talks importance of making a difference in kids' lives (opens in new window/tab)

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National spelling bee head judge lauds Chandler competitor (opens in new window/tab)

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First grader sings ‘Peaches’ at a talent show and the crowd goes wild in viral video (opens in new window/tab)

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'Everything is a learning opportunity': Chandler teacher talks about first year experience (opens in new window/tab)

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Book makes Jacobson 2nd graders authors’ helpers (opens in new window/tab)

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Valley JROTC cadets win scholarships (opens in new window/tab)

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Chandler Unified offers free meals for kids and teens (opens in new window/tab)

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Little brother helps Chandler elementary student create viral moment (opens in new window/tab)

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Two Chandler seniors get Dorrance scholarships (opens in new window/tab)

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2021-2022

Enrollment dropped. Absences soared. How one Arizona school is fighting pandemic learning loss (opens in new window/tab)

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Arizona student’s fundraiser helps teachers pay student loans, underscoring larger issue (opens in new window/tab)

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Young Chiefs fan in AZ raises $500 for 15 And The Mahomies (opens in new window/tab)

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Pedaling on a Pathway of Success (opens in new window/tab)

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Science Teacher Rachna Nath Helps Students Pitch Their Inventions to Potential Investors 4 minute read (opens in new window/tab)

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Classroom Makeover using our bright and happy Lightbulb Moments theme! #rainbowclassroom (opens in new window/tab)

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Valley teen's AI-driven wildfire prevention system turning heads (opens in new window/tab)

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