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It's time to reprioritize university curriculums

As humans, knowing how to save the life of someone choking should come before knowing how to solve an equation.

By Ryan Lynch | October 2, 2014

U.S. lacks media literacy education in public schools

There is a glaring hole in the media literacy toolkit of American students.

By Donnell Probst | September 24, 2014

Comprehensive measurement standards have priority over civics test requirement

The measurement of every student’s civic literacy is a brilliant goal for sometime in the future when our education system is in a better place, but it cannot be seen as a substitute for a more comprehensive measure of standards.

By Editorial Board | September 18, 2014

Prerequisites are so easy, they’re practically a steal — for the universities

The focus of ASU should be directed toward helping students take the next progressive step in their educations, by challenging and engaging them.

By Harrison Finzel | September 16, 2014

Doug Ducey thanks the crowd for their support in his campaign after winning the Republican gubernatorial candidacy was announced at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 26. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

Arizona gubernatorial candidates argue economy, education in first debate

Doug Ducey and Fred DuVal took the stage in Chandler tonight to discuss the economy and education in the first of five gubernatorial debates leading to the election in November.

By Joey Hancock | September 10, 2014

Boos & Bravos: Aug. 22

Boo to Rick Perry and Eric Bledsoe, but bravo to 378 Florida Starbucks customers who paid it forward.

By Editorial Board | August 22, 2014

Crow talks past, future for ASU in spring meeting

From Title IX to sexual misconduct, Crow gave his views on a range of topics relevant to ASU students.

By Editorial Board | April 24, 2014

Kaiser Chiefs take stab at popularity with new album

“Education, Education, Education & War,” has some potentially catchy, boot-stomping tracks that will bob the heads of some, but surely not all.

By Edmund Hubbard | April 1, 2014

Prison Education Conference brings awareness to flawed system

The third annual Prison Education Conference held at the University Club in Tempe focused on the importance of education within the U.S. criminal justice system.

By Jacob Goldstein | March 28, 2014

The sit-quiet regime

Teaching our children to speak when spoken to damages their ability to learn.

| March 24, 2014

Teach for (two years to improve your app in) America

Education is a career, not a stepping stone.

| March 19, 2014

Take the challenge: Tune in to "Cosmos"

"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" is phenomenal, and it could be the beginning of a shift toward more programming like, you know, the creation of our entire universe.

| March 19, 2014

Reforming K-12 education for the better

A revolutionary learning system in Lindsay, Calif., could mark a new era in K-12 education

| March 17, 2014

Skate After School selected for SEED SPOT venture program

Along with 10 other startups, Skate After School will have a chance to grow as a nonprofit organization through SEED SPOT's 16-week program.

By Sean Logan | March 6, 2014

Teachers College strives to recruit veterans

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is attempting to enroll and accommodate more student veterans with the help of ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center.

By Megann Phillips | February 25, 2014

Anarchy on New Zealand playgrounds brings harmony to students

Failing on the playground and then dusting off your trousers is a lost art.

By Jordan Bohannon | February 3, 2014

Arizona's tiered education system, rife with judgment, fails students

Our education system doesn't work because people like Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, keep bashing the system they helped create.

By Editorial Board | January 21, 2014

Turn questions about my major to yourself

You might question the major paths of others. But what about questioning your own?

| January 16, 2014

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer asked the Arizona Board of Regents to stabilize four-year tuition rates in her State of the State address Monday, Jan. 13. She also announced she signed an executive order abolishing Child Protective Services. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Brewer seeks to stabilize tuition, abolish CPS for 2014

Gov. Jan Brewer asked the Arizona Board of Regents to stabilize four-year tuition rates and announced she has signed an executive order abolishing Child Protective Services in her State of the State address Monday.

| January 13, 2014

Vice Provost Joseph Carter discusses journey with education

Vice Provost Joseph Carter talks about his inspirations and the value of education.

By Aleksandra Cataruzolo | December 5, 2013

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