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Spurgeon: West-MEC & UTI are shifting the paradigm of industry partnerships

By Dr. Scott Spurgeon | Point of View The power of industry partnerships is unparalleled in the field of Career and Technical Education. Through partnering with Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), business and industry have direct acc...

Reichman: Here is an approach to improving school climate and reducing bullying

Annette Reichman is superintendent of Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Annette Reichman | Point of View Creating a positive educational environment has been the primary goal of schools and educa...

Shapiro: Allow me to introduce myself and the Shapiro Law Team

David Shapiro is founder and principal at Shapiro Law Team. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By David Shapiro | Point of View I am a second-generation Arizona native and have been running my own business for over six years. As an entrepreneur,...

Cecala: Paving the way for successful entrepreneurs starts early, happens often

Katherine Cecala, above, is president of Junior Achievement of Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Katherine Cecala | Point of View The workforce is changing and the way young people view the workforce is changing too. One of the surp...

Glascock: Protecting children from their opportunistic social influencer parents

Alexis Glascock, above, chairs Fennemore’s government relations and regulatory practice group and oversees government relations in Arizona. (Photo: Fennemore/DigitalFreePress) By Alexis Glascock | Point of View A new law in Illinois&nbs...

Celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture is good for business and good for our community

From left are Todd Sanders, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Chamber; Carla Vargas Jasa, president and CEO of Valley of the Sun United Way; and Monica Villalobos, president and CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (File Photos/Digi...

Dr. Klatt: Falls are the leading cause of death among seniors – how to prevent and what to do if a fall happens

Dr. Kimberly Klatt By Dr. Kimberly Klatt | Point of View For millions of older Americans, falls are a serious concern. In fact, more than 3 million seniors in the U.S. need emergency treatment as a result of a fall every year, and falls are ...

Leon: Work-based learning benefits students of the 21st century

Susan Leon, above, is a work-based learning specialist at Western Maricopa Education Center. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) Work-based learning can offer transcendent experience for aspiring professionals By Susan Leon | Point of View ...

Long: Sens. Sinema and Kelly’s support of Medicare Advantage a big help to Arizona seniors

Phoenix resident Jerry Long speaks on the needs of local seniors here in Phoenix. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Jerry Long | Point of View Arizona seniors are being squeezed. Costs are going up for nearly everything we need – from th...

Lamber: Ahead of Labor Day, know the law about backyard pool safety as 2023 has already turned deadly

Marc Lamber, above, is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated trial attorney and public safety advocate. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Marc Lamber | Point of View A chilling increase in drowning incidents, including toddlers, has c...

Shapiro: Opportunity knocks amid tried-and-true practices of selling Scottsdale real estate

Gary Shapiro, above, has been buying and selling single-family homes in Scottsdale for more than 50 years. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Gary Shapiro | Point of View I’ve seen it all during the past 52 years as a Scottsdale real esta...

Woods: 5 ideas to reignite the spark for reading this school year

Charles Woods, pictured above, is executive director for Arizona Virtual Academy and Insight Academy of Arizona. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Charles Woods | Point of View When summer break hits, school becomes a distant memory and ...

Mineer: Arizona Senators should support the Credit Card Competition Act

Anna Mineer, above, is a local entrepreneur who serves on the Tourism Development Commission for the city of Scottsdale. By Anna Mineer | Point of View Arizona small businesses are suffocating under the stranglehold of a concentrated U.S. pa...

Rehurek: Power of failure is catalyst for small business success

Lisa Rehurek is founder and CEO of The RFP Success Company. By Lisa Rehurek | Point of View In the realm of small business, the fear of failure often looms large. Redefining our relationship with failure can unlock the door to unprecedented ...

Kay Perez: Immunizations protect Arizona communities, young and old

Tammie Kay Perez, above, is a family nurse practitioner at the West Valley Healthcare Center. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Tammie Kay Perez | Point of View When an individual feels sick, wants to address a health concern, or receive...

Menzel: The SUSD advantage is Arizona’s leg up on economic development

By Dr. Scott Menzel | Point of View There is no greater economic driver or workforce development strategy than public education. That recognition is what drove me early in my career and what continues to do so today. Scottsdale Unified School D...

Eskildson: a retort to SUSD’s ‘advantage’ in economic development

Loyd Eskildson By Loyd Eskildson | Point of View The Scottsdale Unified School District ‘advantage’ depicted in Dr. Menzel’s article is, in my opinion, mythical.The study from Arizona State University cites from several serious flaws. ...

Sacco: Study finds Experience Scottsdale delivers through marketing pursuits

Earlier this summer, Experience Scottsdale earned accreditation with distinction from Destinations International. (File Photos Courtesy: Experience Scottsadale/DigitalFreePress.com) By Rachel Sacco | Point of View With marketing, you have me...

Lamber: Staying alert, knowing the law and saving lives at Lake Pleasant

Marc Lamber is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated trial attorney at Phoenix-based Fennemore. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Marc Lamber | Point of View The haunting trend of drowning accidents at Lake Pleasant has taken a distre...

Choy: Open and honest discussions about struggles can conquer men’s mental health stigma

Greg Choy By Greg Choy | Point of View As a healthcare professional, I’m happy to see the significant strides our community has made to understand the issues surrounding mental health. However, one area where we are still falling short is me...

Opinion: national water headlines have economic consequences in Arizona

Adam Baugh, at left, is a land use and zoning attorney and partner at Withey Morris Baugh PLC and Alex Hayes, at right, is a land use and zoning attorney at the same law firm. (File Photos/DigitalFreepress.com) By Adam Baugh and Alex Hayes | Po...

Arthur: The importance of alcohol prevention discussions at school, home

Erika Arthur, pictured above, is a school-based therapist for Southwest Behavioral & Health Services School and Community. By Erika Arthur | Point of View According to the Department of Health and Human Services, around 50% of teenagers ...

Mayor Ortega: Scottsdale short-term rental chaos demands action

Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega at the local dais earlier this summer at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress.com) Scottsdale mayor calls for stronger measures of local control over STRs in Arizona By Da...

Dr. Odle: Know the symptoms of heat-related illness and what you can do to save a life

Dr. Leo Odle at Optum — Arizona By Dr. Leo Odle | Point of View Arizona’s blistering 115-degree temperatures are upon us with little relief in sight, and it is imperative that we address the potential health risks associated with extre...

Pierce: Businesses using artificial intelligence in hiring could be on the hook for discrimination

Shannon Pierce is a director at Fennemore. Licensed in California and Nevada, Ms. Pierce is on the cutting edge of both technology and the changing business culture. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Shannon Pierce | Point of View The us...

Hurtado: Can LGBTQ+ parents adopt a child from Arizona foster care?

Allison Hurtado is a content and communications specialist with Child Crisis Arizona, serving vulnerable children, youth and families. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Allison Hurtado | Point of View Thousands of children in Arizona nee...

Austin: Why the IRS offer to do your taxes is a bad deal for Arizona’s Hispanic community

Phillip A. Austin is a founder and current vice chair of the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. By Philip Austin | Point of View As the vice chair of the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as a lifelong taxpayer, I know firs...

Thornton: Thoughts on artificial intelligence, economics and the future of hyperlocal journalism

A stock image of a cyborg has been adopted by the Arizona Digital Free Press to help readers understand the reporting they are seeing labeled ‘computer reports’ is being done with the assistance of artificial intelligence. (File Photos...

Shapiro: Freedom of expression, speech and beliefs is uniquely American in all forms they appear

Gary Shapiro is a Scottsdale Charro, Realtor and co-founder of Scottsdale Leadership — and steward of the community of Scottsdale. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) Banning books, innovation of thought and new ideas are not American idea...

Patel: Get the most out of your internet with Wi-Fi that really works

Ishan Patel leads consumer premises equipment (CPE) Product Management at Google Fiber. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com) By Ishan Patel | Point of View We have better home internet than ever before, but we also ask more from our internet &...

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