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Amid backlash, Proudfit, Rooks explain vote against …

9/17/2024
In the wake of a heated reaction from parents, two Peoria Unified governing board members who voted against a grant funding extension for student mental health services are explaining why.

Peoria Unified superintendent announces goals for new …

8/26/2024
Peoria Unified Superintendent K.C. Somers has finalized and presented his annual goals for the 2024-2025 school year.

Here's how a state-wide cell phone ban in schools …

8/23/2024
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne wants to ban cell phones from classrooms, and he’s looking for legislative help to do that.

Vicki Hunt, prominent Peoria figure over many decades, …

7/26/2024
Vicki Hunt, a beloved and prominent figure in Peoria politics, business and education died July 25 of a heart attack. She was 81 years old.

Peoria Unified looks at changes after new Title IX …

6/30/2024
A hot button issue at Peoria Unified School District could get hotter now that the federal government announced civil rights regulations that expand the definition of what qualifies as discrimination on the basis of sex.

Sorenesen steps down from Peoria Unified governing …

5/31/2024
Peoria Unified governing board member Bill Sorensen announced at the May 30 meeting that it would be his last meeting as a board member.

Peoria Unified will have $120 million bond on November …

5/13/2024
The Peoria Unified governing board has voted to place a $120 million bond on the Nov. 5 general election ballot that will fund capital needs at schools throughout the district.

Peoria Unified athletes give to those in need

5/13/2024
Peoria student-athletes and veterans came together Saturday to help provide food to those in need, in partnership with Borderlands Produce Rescue. Amidst the breathtaking beauty of an Arizona …

Peoria Unified governing board approves new department …

5/3/2024
The Peoria Unified governing board approved two new directors last month at public meetings.

First Amendment groups want court to throw out case …

4/22/2024
Two First Amendment advocacy groups are asking a federal district court to throw out a case that a Peoria Unified School District governing board member filed against her own school board.

Meet the new Peoria Unified superintendent

4/18/2024
Peoria Unified School District welcomed Dr. K.C. Somers as a full-time member of the Peoria Unified family on April 1.

Transgender teacher files lawsuit against Peoria …

3/14/2024
A Desert Harbor Elementary School teacher is suing the Peoria Unified School District, governing board member Heather Rooks and former governing board member Rebecca Hill for discrimination and other charges.