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Talk of Arizona
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and what they would study at their local public school.”
BASIS hires teachers based on subject knowledge and does not require a school certification for employment, said Elizabeth McConaghy, head of school at BASIS Scottsdale.
McConaghy said that being able to hire teachers based on their expertise allows the
The BASIS Scottsdale cafeteria sports a National Science Bowl regional championship banner.
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