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Education scores tumble after pandemic as Arizona districts sit on millions in grant money
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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The COVID-19 pandemic left youngsters with ‘historic studying setbacks’ in accordance with just lately launched outcomes of a nationwide check known as the nation’s report card.
In line with the Nationwide Evaluation of Instructional Progress outcomes, math scores noticed the biggest decreases ever, and studying scores dropped to ranges not seen since 1992. In Arizona, studying scores held regular, however math scores declined.
“We now know the place youngsters are,” mentioned Chad Aldeman, coverage director of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown College. “We are able to cease arguing about how a lot the loss was, and we will begin to get again to work on serving to youngsters recuperate.”
The Edunomics Lab tracks faculty spending. Over the summer time, Aldeman targeted on analyzing a spherical of federal grants issued final yr, that are supposed for use to fight studying loss from the pandemic. Arizona faculty districts obtained $2.3 billion in funding. “I’m optimistic that there’s an enormous alternative for districts to grab the cash, sees the chance to spend properly and get college students again on observe,” Aldeman mentioned.
The Edunomics Lab created a device for fogeys to see how a lot cash districts would want to spend on tutoring to make up for studying issues from the pandemic. For instance, the Glendale Elementary District would want to spend an estimated $17.8 million in math tutoring and $11.5 million in studying tutoring to treatment losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. The district obtained $44 million in federal grant funds.
A spokesperson for Glendale Elementary College District mentioned in an announcement they’ve “launched Father or mother Tutorial Coaches to create methods to boost mother and father’ expertise as companions in decreasing studying loss because of the pandemic.”
However as of July 2022, when Edunomics did their evaluation, Glendale Elementary had not spent any of the brand new grant {dollars}. On the finish of the summer time, Arizona faculty districts had spent simply ten % of the cash granted to native districts. “The tempo of spending has not been as quick as what I anticipated,” Aldeman mentioned. “We would like districts to be pressing and present urgency. The youngsters are behind, and so we have to assist them recuperate, however we wish districts to spend it properly.”
The clock is ticking for districts to spend the cash. Some college students have already graduated with out the advantage of what this funding would supply for them.
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Christmas arrived a day early for Keshad Johnson.
The Arizona Wildcats alum has secured a two-year contract with the Miami Heat after beginning the season on a two-way contract. Shams Charania of ESPN was first to report the contract conversion.
Johnson made two appearances for the Heat this month but otherwise has played with the organization’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
He averaged 21.2 points and 8.3 rebounds in the G League. Johnson helped lead the Skyforce to the G League Winter Showcase championship game over the weekend.
Johnson went undrafted after a standout redshirt senior season at Arizona where he averaged 11.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Johnson played his first four collegiate seasons at San Diego State.
Johnson’s promotion to the Heat means he’ll be teaming up with Pelle Larsson. Miami is one of two NBA teams to feature a pair of Arizona players, joining the Indiana Pacers (Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell).
The last time two former Arizona teammates played together in the NBA was 2019-20, when Stanley Johnson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson were on the Toronto Raptors.
Before that was the 2018-19 season, when Kadeem Allen and Allonzo Trier suited up for the Knicks.
Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill shared a front court with the Houston Rockets across parts of three seasons (2009-12).
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — It was an exciting Christmas Eve morning for one Mesa girl who received an early (and furry) surprise from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
On Tuesday, Santa and Mrs. Claus teamed up with the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control to deliver adopted dogs to their new homes.
Santa and Mrs. Claus pulled up in a “sleigh” and took out a puppy wearing a cone. They then walked up to a decorated Mesa home, rang the doorbell and gave little Maya her early Christmas gift—a furry four-legged friend named Domino!
“He’s amazing, cute,” Maya said. “I just love holding him.”
Maya said Domino also loves her.
“He has an extra toe, and I think it’s a mistletoe,” she said.
What a sweet surprise from Santa and Mrs. Claus and the team at MCACC!
“It’s a great time to add another family member to join them under their Christmas tree this year,” said Kim Powell, Communications Supervisor for MCACC.
Powell said there are still 650 pets at the shelter looking for their “fur-ever” home. To learn more about adoptable pets at MCACC, click/tap here.
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Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
Powerball
22-42-44-57-64, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 2
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The Pick
01-09-11-13-26-33
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Pick 3
5-1-2
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Fantasy 5
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Triple Twist
07-09-19-26-27-34
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
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Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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