Chandler school recognized for dual-language program
Tarwater Elementary in Chandler has offered a dual language immersion program in Mandarin since 2014, and they are now one of 20 schools in the United States to be recognized as a National Distinguished Chinese Language Program. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Tarwater Elementary in Chandler has offered a dual language immersion program in Mandarin since 2014, and they are now one of 20 schools in the United States to be recognized as a National Distinguished Chinese Language Program. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Washington Elementary School District reaches deal with Christian college over lawsuit: ADF
A Phoenix area school district and a Christian university in Arizona have reached a deal to settle a lawsuit over the school district's decision to not renew a student teacher agreement it had with the university, according to officials with a Christian legal organization that led the lawsuit.
A Phoenix area school district and a Christian university in Arizona have reached a deal to settle a lawsuit over the school district's decision to not renew a student teacher agreement it had with the university, according to officials with a Christian legal organization that led the lawsuit.
Phoenix school board mulls return of SROs
In 2020, amid a broader discussion and movement against police brutality, officials with the Phoenix Union High School District announced that they will not renew an agreement they had with Phoenix Police on School Resource Officers (SROs). Almost three years after that decision, the district's governing board is considering a proposal to bring back SROs. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
In 2020, amid a broader discussion and movement against police brutality, officials with the Phoenix Union High School District announced that they will not renew an agreement they had with Phoenix Police on School Resource Officers (SROs). Almost three years after that decision, the district's governing board is considering a proposal to bring back SROs. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Phoenix Union to hold meeting on SRO return
Board members of the Phoenix Union High School District are poised to decide whether or not to bring back school resource officers. The district had SROs on campus until 2020, when they decided not to renew a contract with the Phoenix Police Department. There was also a broader discussion and movement against police brutality at the time the decision was made. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Board members of the Phoenix Union High School District are poised to decide whether or not to bring back school resource officers. The district had SROs on campus until 2020, when they decided not to renew a contract with the Phoenix Police Department. There was also a broader discussion and movement against police brutality at the time the decision was made. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Phoenix area film school garners top honor
A school within the Scottsdale Community College has been given a top honor, as it is recognized as one of the top programs of its kind in the country. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on SCC's School of Film and Theater.
A school within the Scottsdale Community College has been given a top honor, as it is recognized as one of the top programs of its kind in the country. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on SCC's School of Film and Theater.
Goodie bags made for Phoenix school teachers
The City of Phoenix is making sure teachers know how appreciated they are, and on May 4, more than 40 community members, including parents and students, gathered to pack some goodie bags for the deserving teachers. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
The City of Phoenix is making sure teachers know how appreciated they are, and on May 4, more than 40 community members, including parents and students, gathered to pack some goodie bags for the deserving teachers. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Arizona QB Jayden de Laura settles sexual assault lawsuit
A Hawaii circuit court document filed this week said Latu and de Laura reached a settlement with the woman after a mediation process. The amount of the settlement wasn’t disclosed.
A Hawaii circuit court document filed this week said Latu and de Laura reached a settlement with the woman after a mediation process. The amount of the settlement wasn’t disclosed.
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
Sheriff: Indiana teacher stalked teen student, sent nearly 600 text messages
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Paige Simon, 28, is also accused of inappropriately touching her student and using sexually explicit material.
Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.
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.