Education News
From SixSeconds, January 14, 2020. Michael Miller. Read more “Emotional Intelligence: Why it matters what we measure”
Education News
From Arizona Republic, January 14, 2020. Lily Altavena. Read more “2020 Education Ballot Measure”
LAUNCH Flagstaff News
Flagstaff, AZ. January 8, 2020
The Flagstaff Chapter of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) is seeking candidates to send to the Advanced Air Academy in July 2020. The Academy, held each summer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, consists of a week of exposure to aeronautical sciences, flight training, aircraft construction, maintenance and restoration among many aviation topics.
The Academy combines in-air and on-ground hands-on activities including ground instruction and introductory recreation flight experiences. Read more “Flagstaff EAA Chapter Seeks Young Pilots”
LAUNCH Flagstaff News
Flagstaff, AZ January 3, 2020
LAUNCH Flagstaff is pleased to partner with the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE), Northern Arizona University, SUN Entertainment, Coconino County, and Unisource Energy Services to bring the international organization Up with People to Flagstaff this spring.
The Up With People cast will visit Flagstaff from March 2-9, 2020 as a cultural exchange visit while providing specific community service projects for Flagstaff. Their week-long visit will culminate with a performance of Up with People Live On Tour 2020 at the Prochnow Auditorium. Proceeds from the event will benefit LAUNCH Flagstaff, AzCASE and Northern Arizona University. Read more “Up With People Flagstaff Tour”
Education News
From Arizona Daily Sun, December 31, 2019. Guest Editorial from The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board.
LAUNCH Flagstaff News
Flagstaff, AZ. December 20, 2019
During the fall semester this year, one class of Summit High School students took part in a financial literacy curriculum pilot program intended to teach students about personal finance.
The pilot class was developed through the collaborative efforts of the LAUNCH Flagstaff Financial Literacy Team.
The class was delivered during Chandra Hemmingway’s Life Skills class, where one class period per week was dedicated to financial literacy instruction. Read more “Financial Literacy Class at Summit High”
Early Learning CAN
From Arizona Daily Sun, November 23, 2019. Kaitlin Olson. Read more “Thomas Elementary Pilots Literacy Center Program”
LAUNCH Flagstaff News
Flagstaff, AZ. November 15, 2019
About forty students from Flagstaff, Coconino, and Summit High Schools attended a day-long career exploration day in the law-enforcement sector on November 12 and 14, 2019. The junior and senior class students had opportunities to tour the law enforcement facility which jointly houses the Coconino County Sheriff’s Department and the Flagstaff Police Department.
During the day, students had opportunities to tour the dispatch center, see demonstrations of emergency response vehicles and equipment, and also learn about the science of gathering crime-scene evidence. Read more “Law Enforcement Career Day”
Education News
From The Arizona Republic, August 13, 2019. Jessica Boehm. Read more “School Playgrounds Benefit Community”
Education News
From Arizona Daily Sun; August 10, 2019. Read more “2019-20 Flagstaff Schools Directory”