Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'

A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.

Georgia’s Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University

Howard University, one of the nation’s top historically Black colleges, said it was appointing Stacey Abrams as the Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics beginning in September.

Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey

A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.

Frank founder Charlie Javice arrested in New Jersey on fraud charges

The founder of the student loan assistance startup company Frank that J.P. Morgan Chase acquired for $175 million was arrested in New Jersey.

Arizona college hopes to address critical need for electricians
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As the United States faces a shortage of trained electricians, a college in the Phoenix area is hoping to address the critical need for electricians within Arizona by recruiting more students to its training program.

TikTok: ASU, NAU, UArizona announce ban on the controversial social media platform

All of Arizona's 3 public universities have announced a ban of TikTok from its devices, amid mounting controversy surrounding the social media platform over its ties with a Mainland Chinese company and data security risks.

Ahwatukee teacher wins 'Robotics Teacher of the Year' award
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Thanks to his students, a teacher with a private school in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix has won a big award. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on the award the teacher won, and how his team is preparing for a world competition.

New university opens in Phoenix amid Arizona's nursing shortage

As Arizona continues to experience a nursing shortage, a private, accredited university is launching its first nursing program in the state.

Mesa School District details its protocols and measures amid national concerns over safety
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The recent shooting at a religious elementary school in Tennessee has sparked more conversation about what can be done to keep kids safe, and prevent similar tragedies in the future. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on what the Mesa School District is doing to help keep their students safe.

Surprise of a lifetime for one Arizona school principal during school ceremony
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A school principal in the West Valley got a big surprise during the afternoon of Mar. 31, when she was presented with a national award that is given to select top educators across the country. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

DEA officials educating students about the dangers of fentanyl
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Amid a significant increase is the number of young children in the U.S. who died from opioid overdoses, several school districts in the Phoenix area are doing their part in protecting children. On Mar. 30, one West Valley school district had the DEA and National Guard stop by to teach students how to protect themselves. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools

Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.

UArizona releases safety report following campus shooting that killed a professor

University of Arizona's President offered an apology after officials released a campus safety report five months after a shooting that killed a Hydrology professor at a campus building.

New month-long art program available for Phoenix area special needs children
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A comic book creator and artist is hosting a free art program for special needs students, and FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more about the program, and what students enrolled will learn.