Alyssa Tarpley

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PUHSD continues efforts to reach underrepresented students

The Advancement Via Individual Determination program to reach underrepresented students continues to grow in Phoenix Union High School District. AVID, as it is commonly known as, is a national program that focuses on high school success and...

Latino achievement gap persists in Arizona

Despite rising graduation rates among Hispanic students, the Latino achievement gap still persists in Arizona. According to the 2016 Arizona Minority Student Progress Report, “There are clear gaps in university eligibility by racial/ethnic groups as White and Asian...

USGD sides with Board of Regents in tuition lawsuit

A lawsuit filed last week by the Arizona Attorney General's Office claiming tuition hikes at the state's higher education institutions are unconstitutional drew mixed reactions on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. The lawsuit claims ABOR misunderstood its mandate from...