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The quiet blessings of “interesting times”

Sheri Smith - October 25, 2020

Perhaps it takes living in “interesting times,” to recognize quiet blessings — the birds at the windowsill, the butterflies in the garden.

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Raising Outdoor Kids: Enjoy fall scenery on colorful Arizona hikes

Lisa Van Loo - October 24, 2020

Although we’re surrounded by cactus and desert landscaping in Phoenix, there’s no shortage of fall scenery to explore on a day trip to other parts of Arizona.

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Chandler High School Spanish teacher is Arizona’s 2021 Teacher of the Year

RAK Staff - October 24, 2020

Sara Wyffels, a Spanish teacher at Chandler High School, was named Arizona’s 2021 Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation.

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Tips for safer trick-or-treating during COVID-19

Kara G. Morrison - October 24, 2020

Dr. Cara Christ suggests "trick-or-treating can be done safely, but it’s no time to let down your guard since COVID-19 is still active in our communities."

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Arizona Teacher of the Year to be announced Oct. 23

RAK Staff - October 21, 2020

More than any year in recent memory, 2020 has reminded families how important teachers...

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Helping children face their fears

Mona Qafisheh - October 21, 2020

Children can’t help but feel fearful. With the right support, that fear can become a great learning opportunity.

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Bringing hope to life through art, even — and especially — now

Sheri Smith - October 21, 2020

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona became even more important during the pandemic. Children need to use the arts to get rid of icky, scary feelings.

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4 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos

RAK Staff - October 21, 2020

Here are four ways your family can participate in Día de los Muertos, a celebration of art and culture related to the Mexican holiday.

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Invest in Education Act: What is Prop 208?

RAK Staff - October 14, 2020

Proposition 208, known as the Invest in Education Act, would create new funding for...

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Here’s how voting affects Arizona education

Christine Thompson - October 14, 2020

As the year winds down and Arizona families enjoy fall weather, many parents are...

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Care Card shopping fundraiser is back Oct. 16-25

RAK Staff - October 14, 2020

The 2020 Care Card program gets underway this month. The charity shopping event is...

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You now have until Oct. 15 register to vote in the Nov. 3 election

RAK Staff - October 12, 2020

Nov. 3, 2020, may be the most significant national election of our lifetime, and...

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A new way to fast-track students to bachelor’s degrees

RAK Staff - October 7, 2020

Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a public school district dedicated to career and technical...

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The City of Mesa schedules reopening of its family-friendly museums

RAK Staff - October 7, 2020

Two popular Mesa family attractions — the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the...

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Pandemic road trip: A short beach escape proved worth the risk

Elaina Verhoff - October 4, 2020

After months of sheltering in place, my soul was calling for an escape from...

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Study: Autism diagnoses come years later for Black children

RAK Staff - October 2, 2020

A new study highlighted by the American Academy of Pediatrics found racial inequities in...

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Celebrating 10 years of open doors and open hearts at Ryan House

RAK Staff - September 29, 2020

For 10 years, Phoenix-based nonprofit Ryan House has provided pediatric respite and end-of-life care to Arizona’s most medically fragile children and their families.

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Raising Outdoor Kids: Hammock camping offers minimal gear, maximum star-gazing

Lisa Van Loo - September 29, 2020

Anyone who has camped has experienced the frustration of fumbling with a tent —...

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Raising Arizona Kids Magazine

The quiet blessings of “interesting times”

Raising Outdoor Kids: Enjoy fall scenery on colorful Arizona hikes

Chandler High School Spanish teacher is Arizona’s 2021 Teacher of the Year

Tips for safer trick-or-treating during COVID-19

Arizona Teacher of the Year to be announced Oct. 23

Helping children face their fears

Bringing hope to life through art, even — and especially — now

4 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos

Invest in Education Act: What is Prop 208?

Here’s how voting affects Arizona education

Care Card shopping fundraiser is back Oct. 16-25

You now have until Oct. 15 register to vote in the Nov. 3 election

A new way to fast-track students to bachelor’s degrees

The City of Mesa schedules reopening of its family-friendly museums

Pandemic road trip: A short beach escape proved worth the risk

Study: Autism diagnoses come years later for Black children

Celebrating 10 years of open doors and open hearts at Ryan House

Raising Outdoor Kids: Hammock camping offers minimal gear, maximum star-gazing

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