[Source: Arizona Republic] — K-12 educators are invited to the annual Education Fair, sponsored by Arizona State University’s School of Educational Innovation and Teacher Preparation.When/where: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at ASU’s Polytechnic campus, 7001 E. Williams…

[Source: Meghan Moravcik, Arizona Republic] — John Mulcahy, director of Career and Technical Education for the Peoria Unified School District, talks about students and CTE. Question: Why should students take career and technical education classes? Answer: It provides direction for…

The Arizona Science Center’s “Explorations” are intensive, 4-hour workshops for educators that focus on one topic — exploring concepts and phenomena through hands-on activities and investigations. Lesson ideas, assessment tools, instructional techniques, and standards will be addressed. Participants earn 4…

Scottsdale Unified School District has opened up a new math and science academy. Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy will provide students with a premier integrated curriculum for students who have an interest in mathematics and the sciences. Community support…

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will hold their Regional Conference and Exposition at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Phoenix, October 5-7, 2006. The theme: “Show Me the Mathematics — Learning through Representation.” The host organization is…

The National College Access Network and the Pathways to College Network are collaborating to expand, manage, and promote the National College Access Program Directory. The Directory was first published as an online tool by the Pathways to College Network in…

The Regional Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) will be held October 5-7, 2006 in Phoenix. There is a special workshop for school administrators on October 5 from 7:30