It’s been a lifelong dream of Kami Cothrun to help children with autism.

The stage is set at Gilbert Learning Foundation and Performing Arts for students to find success and a creative outlet or sport.

Higley Elementary and Middle School holds the honor of being the oldest school in the Gilbert-based district.

Third-graders in Laura Grunewald’s class at Chandler’s Knox Gifted Academy were given a task Monday. Using a limited number of sticks, small cups, paper clips, paper and tape, they were to design a device that can hold three plastic balls 6 inches above the ground.

Tucked in a county island neighborhood in the Mesa Unified School District, Stevenson Elementary School’s classrooms and playgrounds bustle with student activity.

Through a streamlined day and additional technology, Pioneer Elementary School in Gilbert is achieving some of the best test scores in the state.

A step into any classroom at Cambridge Academy in East Mesa this week will transport visitors across the time spectrum.

Students are on the move at Mesa’s Ishikawa Elementary School — and not just during recess.

Children grab books and find a place to read in the kindergarten class at Tempe’s Bethany Christian School. It’s quiet reading time in the class.

When principal Ray Mercado arrived at Gilbert Elementary School three years ago, he set about making improvements.