State and Maricopa County officials lay out guidelines for school reopening amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Arizona Dept. of Education has outlined metrics to determine when children should return to schools this fall amid COVID-19.
The head of the Arizona Dept. of Education has outlined metrics to determine when children should return to schools this fall amid COVID-19.
Appeals court rules for Arizona governor in land trust case
The ruling overturns a 2018 decision by a Phoenix-based federal judge that said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey needed congressional approval to withdraw money from the state land trust to fund education.
The ruling overturns a 2018 decision by a Phoenix-based federal judge that said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey needed congressional approval to withdraw money from the state land trust to fund education.
Arizona teachers ask for the state to roll back Aug. 17 date for reopening in-person classes
Teachers in the valley are asking for Arizona state leaders to not reopen in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trump's push to reopen schools is completely out of touch with reality on the ground here in Arizona," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman.
Teachers in the valley are asking for Arizona state leaders to not reopen in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trump's push to reopen schools is completely out of touch with reality on the ground here in Arizona," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman.
'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.
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.
Arizona school districts face decisions aplenty on reopening
Arizona schools are making plans for how to safely reopen for the upcoming school year without putting kids - and families - at risk.
Arizona schools are making plans for how to safely reopen for the upcoming school year without putting kids - and families - at risk.
Arizona Department of Education releases guidelines for reopening schools
According to its "Roadmap for Reopening Schools," the department says it is presenting "strategies and considerations" to public and private schools, as well as local educational agencies, to prepare for the 2020-21 school year.
According to its "Roadmap for Reopening Schools," the department says it is presenting "strategies and considerations" to public and private schools, as well as local educational agencies, to prepare for the 2020-21 school year.
COVID-19 could lead to reductions in Arizona school funding
Education leaders around Arizona fear a looming recession created by the coronavirus could mean reductions in school funding.
Education leaders around Arizona fear a looming recession created by the coronavirus could mean reductions in school funding.
Parents grapple with the possibility of a 20-week closure as Arizona schools close statewide
Classrooms across the state are empty for at least the next two weeks, and potentially for the next 20 weeks.
Classrooms across the state are empty for at least the next two weeks, and potentially for the next 20 weeks.
Arizona students will get mental health breaks, if bill in state legislature passes
Students across Arizona could be allowed to have excused absences due to mental or behavioral health, if a bill is passed in the state legislature.
Students across Arizona could be allowed to have excused absences due to mental or behavioral health, if a bill is passed in the state legislature.