The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families hard – emotionally and economically – locally and beyond. Many hard-working people in Coconino County and across the nation are scraping by, sometimes with more than one job. Many others are out of work or working in jobs that aren’t making ends meet. We are … [Read more...] about Valuing People at Coconino Community College
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Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
[perfectpullquote align="left" bordertop="false" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]Order Sets March 15 Deadline To Get Students “Back In The Classroom”.[/perfectpullquote]Following discussions with public school leaders, and in accordance with new guidance from the Centers For Disease … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
The Governor's Office announced on Thursday that the process has begun to distribute $370 million in federal CARES Act funds to public and charter schools in the state.The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program, a form of COVID relief funding, has allocated a total of $716 million toward … [Read more...] about Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
CCC to Teach Cloud-Based Computing
Leaders in the technology industry say that cloud-based computing is not only the future, but it is already here. Coconino Community College has joined other colleges across Arizona in a statewide effort to increase access to cloud computing education in schools. The Arizona Commerce Authority … [Read more...] about CCC to Teach Cloud-Based Computing
CCC joins statewide effort to train cloud-based computing
Leaders in the technology industry say that cloud-based computing is not only the future, but it is already here. Coconino Community College has joined other colleges across Arizona in a statewide effort to increase access to cloud computing education in schools. On Thursday, the Arizona … [Read more...] about CCC joins statewide effort to train cloud-based computing
Prioritizing Education in Arizona
Hello, Northern Arizona! I hope everyone is enjoying their fall! This month, I want to talk about how we talk about education. The Red for Ed movement last year made teacher pay a priority in Arizona, though it still remains one of the lowest in the country. In my meetings with those who work in our … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Education in Arizona
Urging More for Education
Hello, Flagstaff! I am the daughter of a former Elementary School Teacher and I taught Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for the Flagstaff Unified School District for five years. As I write this, the state legislature is at work on … [Read more...] about Urging More for Education
Developing Soft Skills at CCC
I have a rhetorical question for you to contemplate: Why do we use the term “soft skills” to describe skills that are so difficult for many people to demonstrate in the work world? I constantly hear from our partners in business and industry that they need workforce training in soft skills above … [Read more...] about Developing Soft Skills at CCC
Painting a Successful Picture for Fine Arts Education
For the last 15 years, the Palette to Palate fundraiser has been dedicated to raising funds for the Coconino Community College Fine Arts Department. In that time, the event has helped fund the purchase of a pugmill, which makes clay smooth and consistent and has helped buy a badly needed new kiln to … [Read more...] about Painting a Successful Picture for Fine Arts Education
Investing in Education and Success
At the start of a new year, good intentions and goals are plentiful. Resolutions form a path for optimism and the promise of success is in the air. At NAU, we are optimistic – but our confidence is not limited to specific dates on the calendar. We enter each new day with excitement for what we will … [Read more...] about Investing in Education and Success
