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Wallen: We're hiring as fast as we can.

The teacher retention problem at Page Unified School District is concerning, complicated, and clouded with discrepancies. At the center of it all is the man hired to fix it. The Chronicle spoke with PUSD Superintendent Larry Wallen last week. The interview covered various topics, everything from caulking leaky windows, finances, curriculum, teaching methods, housing, and teacher resignations. The Chronicle also spoke with teachers, past, present, and recently resigned. While some accounts align, some don't. Even where there is agreement, there are gray areas, opposing nuances, and in some areas, lack of clarity. The common denominator is a concern for the children and their education.

O’Halleran Secures Funding for Rural Arizona Infrastructure in INVEST in America Act

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act, infrastructure legislation which includes funding for four projects in Arizona’s First District and two amendments O’Halleran secured for Indian Country. The bill makes transformational investments in America’s highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure to create jobs, modernize our infrastructure and reduce carbon pollution.

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O’Halleran Secures Funding for Rural Arizona Infrastructure in INVEST in America Act

Updated: July 1, 2021

President Nez approves resolution allowing parks and roads to reopen to visitors under capacity limits and safety protocols

Updated: July 6, 2021

Wallen: We're hiring as fast as we can.

Updated: July 15, 2021

Is losing over 50 PUSD teachers normal?

Updated: June 30, 2021

By: Bob Hembree

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Under Canvas ‘boom’ rattles Page

Updated: February 19, 2021

By: Blake Tilker

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AROUND TOWN

Updated: May 12, 2021

By: Bob Hembree

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Mayor wants antibody testing for Page

Updated: April 28, 2020

By: Bob Hembree

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Lake Powell Fish Report

Lake Powell Fish Report – April 22, 2020

Updated: April 22, 2020

By: Wayne Gustaveson

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Is Lake Powell doomed?

Updated: February 25, 2021

By: Bob Hembree

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The coronavirus is serious

Updated: October 31, 2020

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Supposed to be a year of memories and fun

Updated: March 30, 2020

The surprising scope of the Page Chamber

Updated: July 10, 2019

The School of Hard Knocks

Updated: May 6, 2019

Republic Services launches $20 million 'committed to serve' initiative to help employees, customers and communities

Updated: April 22, 2020

By: Arnold Breen

Chamber helps local businesses, tourism during pandemic

Updated: February 9, 2021

Pilot program allows limited access to lake

Updated: April 22, 2020

Big win for local artists

Updated: March 13, 2020

Lake Powell Fish Report

Lake Powell Fish Report – April 22, 2020

Updated: April 22, 2020

By: Wayne Gustaveson

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