University of Arizona fires police chief, provost amid school safety concerns
The University of Arizona is severing ties with its first female police chief as well as a provost after criticism of campus safety issues arose following a professor’s shooting death.
The University of Arizona is severing ties with its first female police chief as well as a provost after criticism of campus safety issues arose following a professor’s shooting death.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Gilbert high school hosts Military Enlistment Signing Day
For 10 high school seniors in the East Valley, May 2 was a big day, as they committed themselves to the armed forces by signing up for the military. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
For 10 high school seniors in the East Valley, May 2 was a big day, as they committed themselves to the armed forces by signing up for the military. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Agua Fria Union High School District installs weapon detectors at all 5 schools
A district spokesperson tells FOX 10 that gun detectors were installed at Millenium High School, making it the final school in the district to get the new technology. Verrado High School was the first to get the gun detectors. Students and staff must pass through the detectors to get on campus. The district says the project cost about $500,000 total for all schools.
A district spokesperson tells FOX 10 that gun detectors were installed at Millenium High School, making it the final school in the district to get the new technology. Verrado High School was the first to get the gun detectors. Students and staff must pass through the detectors to get on campus. The district says the project cost about $500,000 total for all schools.
North Phoenix preschool opens new campus weeks after they were evicted from old premises
One month after Small People Preschool in North Phoenix was evicted from its original campus, school is back in session for its students, at a new facility.
One month after Small People Preschool in North Phoenix was evicted from its original campus, school is back in session for its students, at a new facility.
Some districts are considering to arm teachers amid school shooting epidemic
As of May 1, 2023, there have already been over 100 school shootings across the United States, and now, some school districts across the country are considering whether to arm teachers to prevent more shootings from happening. Reporter Mills Hayes has more.
As of May 1, 2023, there have already been over 100 school shootings across the United States, and now, some school districts across the country are considering whether to arm teachers to prevent more shootings from happening. Reporter Mills Hayes has more.
Arizona district installs weapon detection system in schools
All five high schools within the Agua Fria Union High School District now have a weapon detection system in place. The district serves students in parts of the West Valley, and officials say students, as well as staff members, must pass through the detectors in order to get on campus.
All five high schools within the Agua Fria Union High School District now have a weapon detection system in place. The district serves students in parts of the West Valley, and officials say students, as well as staff members, must pass through the detectors in order to get on campus.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.
Gilbert preschool teaches toddlers about philanthropy
At The Learning Experience in Gilbert, kids are being taught about caring, kindness and giving back at an early age. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
At The Learning Experience in Gilbert, kids are being taught about caring, kindness and giving back at an early age. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Restart of federal student loan payments may be around the corner
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
The student loan payment freeze dates to early 2020.
Arizona girl wins national award for best handwriting
In an age where typing and texting are the main forms of communication, writing in cursive has become a lost art. While it is mandatory to teach it in Arizona, some schools across the country have dropped teaching it, and for one 4th grader in the Phoenix area, she has mastered that lost art. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett has more on the girl's feat, as well as a test on cursive penmanship.
In an age where typing and texting are the main forms of communication, writing in cursive has become a lost art. While it is mandatory to teach it in Arizona, some schools across the country have dropped teaching it, and for one 4th grader in the Phoenix area, she has mastered that lost art. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett has more on the girl's feat, as well as a test on cursive penmanship.
Principal, forced to resign after showing David statue photo, visits Florence masterpiece
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
Lawmakers vote to keep Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind open, for now
The bill originally extended the school's operations for eight years, but the State Senate amended the measure to a four-year continuation.
The bill originally extended the school's operations for eight years, but the State Senate amended the measure to a four-year continuation.
Peoria Unified votes against drafting transgender bathroom policy
Peoria Unified was considering whether to adopt a formal policy that limits the use of bathrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex.
Peoria Unified was considering whether to adopt a formal policy that limits the use of bathrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex.
COVID-19 pandemic caused decline in high school students having sex, government survey finds
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
ChatGPT: What you should know about the AI chatbot and its impacts, both good and bad
There has been a lot of attention over ChatGPT, as well as its impact on not only education, but other facets of life as well. Here's what you should know about the relatively new chatbot technology, as well as its impact on society, and people's concerns about it.
There has been a lot of attention over ChatGPT, as well as its impact on not only education, but other facets of life as well. Here's what you should know about the relatively new chatbot technology, as well as its impact on society, and people's concerns about it.
Are ASU students using AI to help with school work? Most say no. Here's why
Arizona State starts finals next week, and for students, that means extra work and extra stress. Will students use artificial intelligence, or AI, to help, or to cheat? We have what a professor who teaches about this very topic give his take.
Arizona State starts finals next week, and for students, that means extra work and extra stress. Will students use artificial intelligence, or AI, to help, or to cheat? We have what a professor who teaches about this very topic give his take.
A lesson in life: Special needs students ride public transport in Phoenix
For a group of special needs students at the Chandler Unified School District, they received a different kind of lesson on April 26, as they head outside the classroom to learn how to ride public transport. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
For a group of special needs students at the Chandler Unified School District, they received a different kind of lesson on April 26, as they head outside the classroom to learn how to ride public transport. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Emerson Elementary school bringing awareness to Autism Awareness Month
A Phoenix elementary school is coming together to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 1 in 36 children have been identified on the autism spectrum. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us from Emerson Elementary to explain why this school is raising awareness.
A Phoenix elementary school is coming together to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 1 in 36 children have been identified on the autism spectrum. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us from Emerson Elementary to explain why this school is raising awareness.