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West Valley School Districts: Key Updates and Events Happening This Week
As new school board members assume their roles, West Valley districts address critical issues, including hiring superintendents and updating student…
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Breaking: Liberty Elementary School District's Gifted Education Specialist Resigns
The resignation of a beloved teacher in the West Valley exposes the struggle to replace gifted educators amid costly certification requirements.
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Parents Raise Safety Concerns Over Lack of Pedestrian Bridges in Loop 303 Project
Arizona punts responsibility to Goodyear for tackling safety concerns about pedestrian infrastructure near the new high school.
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December 2024

November 2024

Burgers & Bottlenecks: 765 Hamburgers Reward Punctuality as Traffic Troubles Teen Sleep
With more homes and cars crowding West Valley neighborhoods, teens are losing valuable sleep as worsening traffic snarls their morning commutes.
Power Play: Lawmakers Looking to Get Full Control Over Their Own Pay Raises
West Valley Families breaks down school bond measures and board elections. And we examine the legislative push granting city council members the…
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West Valley Results 2024
Big wins and losses in the General Election. West Valley Families breaks down developments regarding the people and issues we've been following for…
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October 2024

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONDS TO CRITICISM WITH A PLAN
West Valley Families examines recent developments within the Liberty Elementary School District, including leadership transitions, communication…
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GRADING WEST VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
West Valley Families shows what every parent should consider when choosing an elementary school for their child. This is a step-by-step guide to finding…
From the Ground to the Sky
West Valley Families rounds up the top stories affecting our everyday lives in a mid-week update. From sports opportunities to your mail ballot, we've…
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West Valley Student Proficiency: The Top Classes in 11 School Districts
See how your neighborhood school stacks up, with insights into proficiency levels and performance trends.
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