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Can YOU name the 13 colonies? #history #PBSAmericanRevolution
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- Can YOU name the 13 colonies? #history #PBSAmericanRevolution
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- 4 days ago
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- Can you name the 13 colonies that joined to become the United States? We went out and quizzed these ASU students.
For extra credit, which correct answers were mentioned more than once?
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- Big changes: Scottsdale Center for the Arts in 2025 vs 2015 #explorearizona #arts
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/6yo3gUprqXI
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- How do you trace your ancestors to 1776?
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- How do you trace a family back 250 years? Sarah Ziker of @TodaysDAR – who has found 39 people in her own family tree who fought in the American Revolution – pulls back the curtain on the research process. #americanrevolutionpbs
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- What IS this Phoenix landmark? #explorearizona
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- 14 days ago
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- Ever wondered about this wedding cake-looking building while driving the loop 202 in central Phoenix?
The Tovrea Castle was built in 1931 as a hotel, and has also been a private residence. Now visitors can tour this unique landmark.
Learn more about recent renovations to the property with our guest here: https://youtu.be/x-Euee0p8jo
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- If you met an ancestor who fought in the American Revolution, what would you say?
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- 18 days ago
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- What would you say to someone who fought in the American Revolution? A few of our friends from the Arizona chapters of @TodaysDAR and @sar-bmgchapter shared their thoughts. #americanrevolutionpbs
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- How does today's Colorado River look to the wildlife who depend on it? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/-Q1JCGBNb9Y
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- Which Arizona city is older than the United States? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Today, Tucson is in southern Arizona, but when it was established in 1775, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón was part of a plan to secure the northern frontier of territory claimed by the Spanish. The soldiers and settlers of early Tucson lived at the edge of an empire, shaping a community in ways that still echo through the region today.
As we look back on 250 years of the United States, revolutionary changes were happening here, too, thousands of miles away from the battles at Lexington and Concord.
Follow for more stories each Friday about WHAT HAPPENED IN AZ at the time of the American Revolution.
Thanks to our friends at @azpm for sharing footage of their town, and at @gilarivertv for their production support. Our host is Gabe Garcia.
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- How has Arizona's Gila River changed in 250 years?
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- 1 month ago
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- The Gila River has always been more than water. For the Akimel O’odham, or “River People,” it was the foundation of life, culture, and identity. Once the lifeblood of their farming, culture, and traditions, the river shaped generations and remains central to their story today. A huge thank you to our partners at @gilarivertv for helping us share this story.
Starting today, each Friday we’ll be sharing a peek into the past that shows what life was like here, in what’s now Arizona, at the time of the American Revolution. We’re calling it WHAT HAPPENED IN AZ?
Why are we focusing on the period of the American Revolution? So glad you asked. Because the new #PBS documentary, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION starts this Sunday, Nov. 16! Check it out on the PBS app. #AmericanRevolutionPBS
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- After-school literacy program hopes to close literacy crisis gap
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- 1 month ago
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- Approximately 39% of third graders in Arizona are reading proficient, according to advocacy group Read On Arizona.
West Valley Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is a 10-week literacy program supporting students and families. The group’s mission is to increase literacy, particularly when it comes to students from low-income communities.
An independent study found students who participated in RBBB on average had a 14% increase in their reading comprehension scores. The program was selected to be a partner in the Arizona Literacy Plan 2030, which was created to help improve literacy rates across Arizona.
Reporting by “Arizona Horizon” Education Solutions Reporter Roxanne De La Rosa. Her role is made possible through grant funding from the Arizona Local News Foundation’s Arizona Community Collaborative Fund and Report for America.
Learn more about Report for America: https://www.reportforamerica.org
Watch full episodes of "Arizo...
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- Report finds one-third of Arizona high school students chronically absent
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- 1 month ago
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- Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism continues to be an issue in Arizona, and for the first time, a report has focused on high school students. And the numbers were found to be a bit surprising.
Advocacy group, Helios Education Foundation released their new report at the end of September 2025, which looked at absence rates between 2021 and 2024.
But one Valley high school is hoping to change that. Julio Rubio is the principal at West Valley Carl Hayden Community High School. Last year, the absenteeism rate at his school was a whopping 61%.
About 30 Carl Hayden staff members, along with Rubio, stepped up to mentor chronically absent students. Staff members met with them on a daily basis for six weeks. Part of the program included incentives like gift cards, when students met their academic and attendance goals.
“Our middle name is community. It is Carl Hayden Community High School, so we believe it takes the whole community to ...
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- What can you expect from the new Dorrance Dome at Arizona Science Center? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/CRYkL53d1hQ
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- Are physical books still popular at Phoenix area libraries?
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/w-k5f4fudEc
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- What's the lasting impact of the pandemic on Arizona Opera? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/VjcPO5P0tCo
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- What's the enduring impact of Jane Goodall's career?
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/B9y-LAJG_pM
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- Why are attacks on public education at an all-time high?
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/y9zaVrECv9k
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- What's coming to the Musical Instrument Museum concert series? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/HdThsycZnrg
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- Where in Phoenix can you see a restored fire truck that served on 9/11? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/h0OvEkOHNmw
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- Mural making mentorship program brings new color to Phoenix #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/ZJ1U497FCEc
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- Meet Marko Topchii, champion guitarist and ambassador of Ukrainian music
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Guitarist Marko Topchii, the 2023 winner of the Guitar Foundation of America’s International Concert Artists Competition, visited Arizona State University in January 2025 as part of a concert tour. Arizona PBS spoke with him about his experiences as a competitor and about his resolve to be a representative for Ukraine.
Born into a musical family in Ukraine in 1991, Topchii has earned more than a hundred awards worldwide, including over 50 first prizes in prestigious competitions from Spain to Japan to New York.
Hear more of Marko's music on Arizona Encore Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.: https://azpbs.org/arizonaencore/2025/09/marko-topchii-performance/
How to listen: https://azpbs.org/listen/arizonaencore/
Follow Marko's work: @MarkoTopchii
Support our work: https://azpbs.org/supportmusic
Meet more Ukrainian artists in the documentary "Porcelain War" from @povborders : https://youtu.be/_pLChDrERqU?feature=shared<...
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- What is it like to report on education solutions in Arizona?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/6xKdmGLo04I
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- What are the top 5 must-visit spots in Arizona? (Tell us yours!) #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/CCevQp2K-B8
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- Save this for Arizona fall adventures 🍂 #explorearizona #trailmixd
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Colorful leaves can be found on full display in mid to late October but Kendrick Mountain is already showing off!
📍 35.40813° N, 111.85097° W
Fall | Arizona | Flagstaff
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- How does the Fiesta Sports Foundation fulfill Wishes for Teachers?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Writing partnerships: Isabella Maldonado and Jeffery Deaver talk about writing mysteries together
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/Bd3_ByK7bGQ
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- How does Phoenix Children's Hospital help young patients just be kids?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/q9dWphI8rvs
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- This or That with a reverend and a rabbi | Working Forward
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- This month, we're sharing five short documentaries about work, complete with discussions with the filmmakers and local experts. Meet some of our filmmakers, and check out the full episodes @ArizonaPBS
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- Working Forward: The Reverend and The Rabbi
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- 3 months ago
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- Arizona’s diverse communities — urban, rural and everything in between — are rich in culture and tradition. Host Kathleen Bade sits down with faith leaders for a deep conversation about uniting people through shared values, purpose and belonging. We explore how fellowship grounded in compassion, justice and spiritual growth is vital to bringing about change.
Watch more episodes of "Working Forward:" https://azpbs.org/workingforward/
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- What happens to animals in neglect and abuse cases while the court cases is in progress?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/GO5VMjz6uA0
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- When the curtain goes up, where do the leaders of Black Theatre Troupe like to be? #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/XQcmKykzJfk
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- Rustler's Rooste | Check, Please! Arizona
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Rustler’s Rooste is a mountaintop steakhouse featuring cowboy cuisine, breathtaking views and live entertainment.
From the moment you pull up, the Rustler’s Rooste experience begins. You may pass by a large bull at the entrance, dance to some live music, watch a magic show or order up some rattlesnake.
Owner Ken Nagel says, "Rustler's Rooste is a landmark. I mean, how many other restaurants are going to serve rattlesnake?"
Episode filmed in 2018.
Featured in this episode:
Rustler's Rooste: https://www.rustlersrooste.com/
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- How can volcanic ash help date fossil discoveries?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/pk_ElWVbwU0
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- Working Forward: Unregulated
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Arizona workers often face confusing, costly and unclear credentialing options when pursuing certifications through trade schools or tech bootcamps. Navigating these choices can be overwhelming. Host Kathleen Bade sits down with guests to dive into clear, credible certification pathways to help workers gain relevant skills, potential jobs and ensure long-term career success.
Watch more episodes of "Working Forward:" https://azpbs.org/workingforward/
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- Working Forward: The Path Home
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- 3 months ago
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- Military Veterans in Arizona, especially former combat medics, face a tough transition to civilian health care roles. Many struggle and find limited support, even as they bring critical skills and experience, given Arizona's statewide shortage of health care workers. Host Kathleen Bade and guests discuss health care training programs tailored for former medics.
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- Rehearsal or improv? Meet the filmmakers featured in Working Forward
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- 3 months ago
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- This month, we're sharing five short documentaries about work, complete with discussions with the filmmakers and local experts. Meet some of our filmmakers, and check out the full episodes @ArizonaPBS
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- How do therapy dogs help patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/pNUlLGcRSPs
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- Phoenix Cat Cafe offers a cup of coffee and a kitten to snuggle
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/6cq4ZX6g21g
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- Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup | Check, Please! Arizona
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gadzooks serves customized enchiladas that have bold and unique flavors, and textures. Owner Aaron Pool says that enchiladas are his passion and that "literally every day of my life, I think about enchiladas.” Gadzooks is a locally-owned business that is expanding. The restaurant is counter service so each enchilada is prepared in an assembly-line fashion and then put into the open flame oven to warm. Customers can choose from a variety of vegetables, meats and other toppings.
Episode filmed in 2018.
Featured in this episode:
Gadzooks: https://www.gadzooksaz.com/
Connect with us:
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Support our work: https://azpbs.org/...
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- Working Forward: Unstoppable
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- 4 months ago
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- Across Arizona and the nation, single mothers in college face some of the toughest challenges in higher education. Balancing coursework with parenting, battling childcare gaps, navigating financial hardship and managing rigid academic schedules often creates overwhelming barriers to success. But their determination to build a better life for themselves and their families is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode of "Working Forward," host Kathleen Bade examines the systemic obstacles that student parents, especially single mothers, encounter as they work toward earning a degree. The discussion highlights how higher education can either reinforce inequality or serve as a transformative pathway to opportunity.
Watch more episodes of "Working Forward:" https://azpbs.org/workingforward/
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- Working Forward: Finish Line
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- 4 months ago
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- Across Arizona, older workers are facing a growing challenge: Ageism in the workplace. As industries evolve and technology rapidly advances, many seasoned professionals find themselves overlooked for promotions, retraining opportunities or even new jobs. Yet despite these obstacles, countless senior employees are proving that experience, resilience and adaptability don’t fade with age.
In this episode of "Working Forward," host Kathleen Bade explores the realities of workplace discrimination against older workers and the inspiring ways people are pushing back. From navigating shifting job markets to embracing new technologies, today’s older professionals are showing relevance is about mindset, not birthdate.
Watch more episodes of "Working Forward:" https://azpbs.org/workingforward/
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- Is writing the second book easier? #booktube
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- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/5a7CITPv8jQ
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- Love travel, but want to know more about the places you're visiting? #exploretheworld
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/thza-Qb8J0w
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- What goes into planning Zoo Lights every year? @PhoenixZoo #explorearizona
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/4zVsnWjNlgY
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- Super Why Reading Camps bring literacy to young learners in Arizona
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- 4 months ago
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- It was a special day for students at Litchfield Elementary School. Children who attended a Super Why Reading Camp headed home with tubs filled with books and school supplies, all part of a three-week program aimed at building early literacy skills.
Principal Denise Lundberg said she’s thrilled to host the reading camp at her school for the first time.
“In my experience, I have never found anything like this. Just because it is so interactive, and it is so comprehensive,” Lundberg said.
Behind the scenes, Arizona PBS staff members design and coordinate multiple Super Why Reading Camps, extending them to tribal communities including Leupp, Arizona. The goal is to provide children with strong literacy foundations at an early age.
Arizona PBS’ Senior Director of Education and Community Impact Kimberly Flack said the need is critical.
“We know Arizona’s literacy rate is lower,” Flack explained. “Kids aren’t n...
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- What is it like to spend time with the personal papers of a famous photographer?
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/erYUszkeHts
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- Undocumented children are being denied access to Head Start
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- 4 months ago
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- A new federal directive targets undocumented children and families by denying them access to the early childhood education program known as Head Start.
More than 17,000 children are enrolled in Head Start across the state. Researchers say children who receive early childhood education are less likely to break the law and are even likely to live longer.
“The implementation of the statute targets those most vulnerable at the end of the day, it really does,” said Eve Del Real, Director of Early Head Start and Head Start. “And when you think about who Head Start serves, it’s those most vulnerable.”
Del Real shared her thoughts on the recent Trump Administration’s directive to allow only U.S. citizen children to be a part of the program.
“As we know, SNAP benefits have been reduced, so have other health benefits. Head Start fills the gap in so many ways because we have integrated services.”
Head Start offers...
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- What's the background behind Lisa Gardner's new thriller, "Kiss Her Goodbye"? #authors #booktube
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/t10P0tjqg-w
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- "We wanted to create the absolute best Central Texas style barbecue we can" #explorearizona #foodie
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/1faiX1Xdd20
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- If you haven't tried Little Miss BBQ yet (anyone??), here's what to know | Check, Please! Arizona
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- 4 months ago
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- This barbecue spot serves up the rich and smoky flavors of Central Texas at its two Valley locations with an emphasis on their beef products and great flavors.
With a simple menu served meat-market style, Little Miss BBQ offers a variety of different barbecue dishes served with side dishes that they have perfected to be as enticing as the meats. "It's awesome that we get compared to the best places in the world," owner Scott Holmes said. "That mission that we have of really creating amazing barbecue, treating people really well and having a place where people can have a great experience, we're doing it."
"Check, Please! Arizona" guest Aziel Koski highly recommends sampling the brisket and pulled pork, his typical order when he visits Little Miss BBQ. Koski also suggests trying out the three different in-house barbecue sauces, saying that "trying all the meats, you really see how all the sauces pair nicely with the meats."
Guests also praised th...
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- Can you imagine an otter the size of a wolf? #prehistoriccreatures
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/Tn1kwwesOYk
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- What happened to swimming champ Henry Zguda? #bookrecommendations
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- See the full conversation: https://youtu.be/ivyB0nncwjk
