Olivia McCann

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Head Start program discusses in-person schooling, financial burdens during pandemic

The Head Start Policy Council, an assistance program for preschool children and their low-income families, discussed how preschools are adapting to virtual learning and examined changes in enrollment at a meeting Monday. With new council members in attendance,...

A laptop, Wi-Fi lending program may be on its way to Phoenix public libraries

A laptop and Wi-Fi lending program may be coming to Phoenix, the Phoenix Library Advisory board said at Wednesday's meeting. All Phoenix Public Libraries, with the exception of South Mountain Community Library, are offering only curbside services due...

Historic Hispanic businesses in Warehouse District get a facelift

Located on the corner of Third and Buchanan Streets in downtown Phoenix, two historical buildings from the 1900s remain intact. These two establishments — Gerardo’s Building and Arvizu’s El Fresnal Grocery Store — are all that remains of...

Arizona Educators discuss strategies for teaching arts and P.E. online

The Arizona Department of Education held a virtual summit on Saturday for instructors to share methods for teaching the arts and physical education online. The meeting covered five subjects: dance, music, physical education, theatre and visual arts. Teachers...