On Sunday, we will honor all the dads out there for Father’s Day. For many, the dad is overshadowed by mothers but plays such a key role in the growth and development of our children that they should never be forgotten.
Common Core is the current administration’s attempt to federalize K-12 education with a one size fits all curriculum. The takeover is occurring in violation of the Constitution and federal law. It is essentially the nationalization of compulsory education.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on an interesting case last week involving a Pima County teenager who had drug paraphernalia and was given a blood test by officers testing him for marijuana use after he showed up to school allegedly under the influence.
For many seniors and retirees, fitness activities are a regular part of their weekly routine. For others, fitness training is essential and equates to living well as opposed to merely existing.
Marana’s proximity to the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas makes it one of the better-positioned communities in the state. With Interstate 10, the Union Pacific Railroad and two airports within the town’s borders and planning area, Marana has become a hub for people wanting to live or do business in Southern Arizona.
On Monday, we as a nation observed Memorial Day, a day near and dear to our hearts. However, as we continue to observe and respect what veterans do for this country, there is still a broken system where those still with us are waiting years for benefits to kick in.
Over the next week, thousands of young adults will walk across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Many of them will take that special certificate knowing what the next step in life will be, others will still be trying to figure out the next chapter.
The school year is ending and the coolest place to spend the hot summer months is the Marana Pool. When the thermometer hits 100 degrees, people want to hit the water.
Several months back, I wrote an editorial on bad customer service, and the trials and tribulations we go through with automated services, a lack of caring from certain businesses, and the trouble we sometimes go through to get quality service.
Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses, lots of homework, sky-high expectations.
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