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An Arizona 6th grader is one of the 12 remaining spellers out of more than 200 in the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., advancing through 7 rounds by spelling words including, “nuciform”, “dyspathy”, and “croupous”.

Aliyah Alpert of Alpert Homeschool correctly spelled the word “foudroyant” in the 29th round to win the state bee earlier this year at the Arizona Spelling Bee, hosted by the Arizona Educational...

The sobering reality of women struggling with addiction in America is a growing concern that demands our collective attention. Arizona, a state known for its remarkable landscapes, diverse cultures, and progressive approaches to social issues, is not immune to this escalating problem. The unique challenges faced by women grappling with substance abuse in the Grand Canyon State are further complicated by an intricate web of societal, psychological, and physiological factors.

The Downtown Phoenix StoryWalk is one of the newest family-friendly activities to enjoy and experience in Phoenix. The outdoor literacy installation opened at Arizona Center in the Grotto on April 23, giving children an enjoyable learning experience through a self-guided reading adventure. 

The world has changed so much in the last few decades. It will continue to change. The skills that are valued now are not the skills of the past. It will evolve as the world changes. What is lucrative today may have been lucrative in the past, but other skills that used to be very valuable aren’t worth what they were. There are some clear skills to impart to kids when they are young so that they can live the best, most prosperous life possible. From all the STEM courses to life skills that aren’t taught in schools, below are the best skills for children to learn early.