Schools are not one size fits all, that’s where ESA program comes in

Schools are not one size fits all, that’s where ESA program comes in

Recently, the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program, or ESA, has become part of the public policy discussion around the state’s budget and negotiations between the governor and the state legislature. I wanted to provide a first-hand perspective on the ESA program and how it is helping families throughout Arizona, so that readers can understand how truly valuable it is in the real world.

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Jacobson Institute and MedCerts Bring Upskilling Training to Students and a New Talent Pool to Area Businesses

Jacobson Institute and MedCerts Bring Upskilling Training to Students and a New Talent Pool to Area Businesses

The Jacobson Institute at Grand View University has partnered with MedCerts to provide training and upskilling opportunities to better meet employer and workforce demands. Eligible individuals can complete an online MedCerts certification program in as little as three months and get a well-paying job in healthcare, information technology or business, while also benefitting from other services offered by the Institute.

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Local schoolchildren serve, benefit from Murray Children’s Pantry

Local schoolchildren serve, benefit from Murray Children’s Pantry

In 2020, when public health officials mandated a 6-feet mandatory distance between non-family members, Utah Virtual Academy initially moved their food pantry outside to a drive-thru until administrators could find another way to help serve their families in need.

Soon after, they partnered with the Murray Children’s Pantry, an independent pantry in the heart of Murray at 170 E. 5770 South.

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Why Recent Discussions About Merit Miss the Point

Why Recent Discussions About Merit Miss the Point

In America, we’ve long been taught that hard work is the definitive road to the American Dream. We’re also heavily invested in the belief that education is the “great equalizer”—the one thing that can get any of us where we want to go.

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