Shira Tanzer
Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am trades the mic for a syllabus, teaching AI at ASU
Black Eyed Peas front man will.i.am is teaching an AI course at Arizona State University this semester called "The Agentic Self."9 hours ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs calls GOP opposition to Prop 123 education funding ‘not acceptable’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday criticized Republican lawmakers for their stance on Prop 123 during state budget negotiations.24 hours ago
Shira Tanzer
Phoenix school that will close this summer reaches ultimate stage of Read to the Final Four contest
Four Arizona elementary schools are left standing in the Read to the Final Four contest. For one of the schools, this will be the final shot.1 day ago
Shira Tanzer
9 Valley school districts accuse EVIT of keeping funding from career education students
Nine local school districts that have sued EVIT say the trade school district is trying to change their agreement while keeping more than $7 million from students.2 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Phoenix Union High School District votes to change name of Cesar Chavez High School
Cesar Chavez High School will officially be renamed following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader.7 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Cox Communications is turning to Phoenix high school students to solve business challenges
Phoenix high school students are working to solve business challenges for Cox Communications, the third-largest cable TV provider in the U.S.7 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Phoenix City Council approves a $50 million investment into ASU Health
City officials have approved a $50 million investment to create a massive new medical headquarters at Arizona State University's downtown bioscience campus.8 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona bill could pave the way for parents to sue public schools over bullying
A bill advancing through the Arizona Legislature could allow lawsuits against public schools over bullying.8 days ago
Shira Tanzer
$8.4 million set to go towards bumping Arizona literacy rates
Read On Arizona, a statewide nonprofit that aims to raise Arizona’s third-grade reading levels from 36% to 72% within the next four years, is receiving an $8.4 million federal grant.10 days ago
Shira Tanzer
2nd ESA ballot initiative filed, leaving out income caps while still requiring accountability
A second ESA-related ballot initiative has been submitted, aiming to get accountability in front of Arizona voters in but without an income cap.10 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona treasurer says ESA platform review isn’t related to spending controversy
Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee said the announcement that her office will review the ESA marketplace system is unrelated to recent reports of misused funds within the program.13 days ago
Kevin Stone
GOP leaders defend approach after Arizona Governor’s Office cuts off budget talks
The Arizona Governor's Office cut off budget negotiations and accused Republicans of refusing to engage in good-faith discussions about education funding and other issues.13 days ago
Kevin Stone
‘Michael’s Law’ school safety bill has bipartisan support in Arizona Legislature
A school safety bill known as “Michael’s Law” is working its way through the Arizona Legislature with bipartisan support.14 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona treasurer seeks changes in ESA marketplace to protect taxpayer dollars
Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee said Thursday she is looking to make changes to the state's ESA marketplace system to avoid misuse of taxpayer dollars.14 days ago
Kevin Stone
Police declare bomb threats at several West Valley campuses to be hoaxes
Police determined that bomb threats directed toward several West Valley schools on Thursday were a hoax.14 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona Senate education committee moves ahead with antisemitism, adoption education bills
Arizona teachers could be banned from sharing material deemed antisemitic and required to discuss adoption any time sex education is taught under bills approved Wednesday by the state Senate Education Committee.15 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona Supt. Horne dismisses report of rampant improper ESA spending as ‘ridiculous’
Arizona’s ESA school voucher program is a subject of recent controversy, with different numbers being used to measure spending on banned items.16 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Here are all the Phoenix-area schools closed or scheduled for closure in recent years
Arizona is seeing an increasing number school closures. Here's a list of Valley schools that have been closed or scheduled to close in recent years.17 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona’s education to workforce pipeline could be improved for both students, employers
Arizona’s postsecondary attainment levels have been steadily rising, but is it enough to cover the state’s job openings?17 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Peoria Unified School District approves closure of 2 elementary schools
The Peoria Unified School District approved the closure of Kachina and Pioneer elementary schools after the 2025-2026 school year.21 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Arizona teachers say bills on antisemitism, sexually explicit content are too vague
Arizona teachers and union advocates gathered at the state Capitol to speak out against legislative actions that could restrict classroom content.21 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Scottsdale Unified may close 2 or 3 more schools to cover $6.5M budget gap
The Scottsdale Unified School District is weighing whether to shutter two or three additional campuses to erase a $6.5 million budget shortfall.22 days ago
Shira Tanzer
Bill would require firearm safety instruction in Arizona K-12 classrooms
Two Republican lawmakers in Arizona want to require all K–12 students to take a firearm safety class every year.24 days ago
