Addressing the current shortage in education funding, Reliance Build, Inc., an Arizona-based general contracting firm, donated computer systems and equipment to Ambassador Academy, a Phoenix,

By Christina Vanoverbeke, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Jan. 28--About 5,000 fliers were mailed in Mesa, 4,500 DVDs distributed in Tempe and dozens of open houses were organized across the East Valley during the last few months -- all in an effort to let families know it's time to choose a kindergarten.

By Andrea Falkenhagen, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Oct. 2--Three East Valley organizations have been awarded a total of $450,000 in federal grants to create new charter schools. The U.S.

By Hayley Ringle, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Aug. 23--Two East Valley elementary schools are participating in a physical education pilot program that will ultimately help the state make elementary school physical activity requirements.

By J. Craig Anderson, The Tribune, Mesa, Ariz. Jun. 7--The threat of a lawsuit over the future South Mountain Freeway's proposed route through Ahwatukee Foothills is causing delays in the release of a required environmental impact statement, a state transportation official acknowledged Wednesday.