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Tag: living wage

Arizona’s teacher shortage has shown signs of improvement compared to last year. Desert Edge High School in Glendale will be fully staffed when classes begin in August 2024, according to principal Gretchen Hann. (Photo courtesy of Desert Edge High School)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Next Gen

Teacher shortages persist in Arizona but may be easing

by Adnan Alam Jul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024

WASHINGTON – A few weeks into last school year, 30% of teacher positions in Arizona remained unfilled. The shortage persists, but there are signs of improvement. Tucson Unified School District currently has 164 classroom openings – down from 300 at the same time last year. Deer Valley Unified School District is close to fully staffed. […]

Tamika Broadnax, right, receives the Tempe Community Action Agency's Barbara Norton Award for her perseverance through homelessness and her impact on the community at an April 14, 2023, fundraising event. (Photo by Jack Wu/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health

Tempe partners with nonprofits to assist people experiencing homelessness

by Adnan Alam May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
Posted inMoney, Social Justice

Minimum wage increase puts Arizona near top; advocates say more needed

by Steve Crane Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019

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