Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
LIST: Arizona districts announce return to school plans
The governor's order on June 29 delays in-person instruction until at least August 17, but that doesn't mean classes won't start sooner.
University of California system names first Black president
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Phoenix Union High School District will not re-sign agreement with Phoenix for School Resource Officers
Phoenix Union High School District will not re-sign its annual agreement with the City of Phoenix for School Resource Officers.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
University of Texas says staff member has died from COVID-19
In a letter posted online, Interim President Jay Hartzell confirmed the news of "the COVID-19-related death of one of our custodial services team members" and says that it's the university's first death related to the coronavirus.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Jaw-some July at Odysea Aquarium celebrates sharks
Take the family to Odysea Aquarium where they're celebrating sharks for Jaw-some July with educational programs.
Arizona voters may see just 4 initiatives on the ballot in November
The four ballot measures must survive a review of qualifying signatures, as well as legal challenges.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
'Invest in Ed' submits ballot initiative to invest more in Arizona public education
A group turned in thousands of signatures in hopes of getting on the November ballot. Invest in Ed's goal, if approved, would invest more than $900 million a year for Arizona's public K-12 schools.
Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree
A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.
Disney College Program remains suspended amid coronavirus pandemic
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
University of Arizona delays planned faculty furlough
The plan would have implemented a furlough-based salary program between July 1 and Aug. 10. It mainly impacts employees earning $44,500 or more. The university projected the plan would save about $95 million as it faces losses of $250 million through the next fiscal year.
UA police seek culprit behind racist stickers around campus
Issaiah Johnson, a member of the UA football team who is black, posted a picture of one of the stickers Wednesday on his Twitter account. The sticker states “#whitelivesmatter” and to “kill a black on sight.”
In-person learning pushed back to Aug. 17, schools prep for virtual learning
While in-person learning was pushed back to August 17, school districts are trying to figure out their game plan for the upcoming school year.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Testing wastewater for coronavirus: ASU researchers notice spike following end to lockdown
During Governor Doug Ducey's statewide lockdown, ASU professor Rolf Halden says levels remained normal, but in the days and weeks that followed, Halden noticed a disturbing trend.
Phoenix Union says schools will start virtual learning on Aug. 3, not Aug. 17
Phoenix Union High School District announced it would start full remote learning on August 3, not August 17.