Education

In his new role as Northern Arizona University president, José Luis Cruz Rivera, a distinguished scholar and education leader, drew criticism with the release of his draft “strategic roadmap” for the university.

Four students from San Juan High School participated in the all-expenses-paid program offered the Phillips Academy’s (MS squared) summer program.

On Oct. 13, Beverly J. Coho won the prestigious Bernard S. Rodey Award from the University of New Mexico, which recognizes outstanding alumni whose leadership efforts have contributed significantly to the education field.

The Arizona School Administrators, a nonprofit of the 1,400-plus state officials, have named Quincy Natay, superintendent of the Chinle Unified School District, as Arizona Superintendent of the Year.

San Juan College student Cassie Frank, Diné/Navajo, was recently crowned Ms. Indigenous San Juan College 2021-22.