GOP lawmakers want Arizona Supreme Court to kill Prop 208 education tax
Arizona schools could be forced to close because they can’t legally spend more than the $1 billion the Legislature has already appropriated for the current school year.
Arizona schools could be forced to close because they can’t legally spend more than the $1 billion the Legislature has already appropriated for the current school year.
Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
The program would apply to all season, part-time and full-time employees wishing to pursue higher education, according to the Dollywood Parks and Resorts website.
DREAM Act supporters gather at Arizona Capitol to support in-state tuition for undocumented students
Back in 2021, the Arizona State Legislature approved SCR1044, a ballot referral that allows voters in 2022 to decide whether DREAMers should qualify for in-state tuition.
Back in 2021, the Arizona State Legislature approved SCR1044, a ballot referral that allows voters in 2022 to decide whether DREAMers should qualify for in-state tuition.
GOP-led Arizona Senate panel OKs school voucher expansions
The Senate Education Committee approved the major expansion bill, which wrapped in contents of two smaller proposals. Republicans who dominate the committee backed the plan with no Democratic support.
The Senate Education Committee approved the major expansion bill, which wrapped in contents of two smaller proposals. Republicans who dominate the committee backed the plan with no Democratic support.
Big education funding cuts in Arizona loom; state school superintendent paints bleak picture for education
Currently, public schools in Arizona face more than $1 billion in budget cuts by March 1, partly as a result of a spending limit that was approved by voters in the 1980s. The state's Superintendent for Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, painted a bleak picture for education during her State of Education address on Feb. 8.
Currently, public schools in Arizona face more than $1 billion in budget cuts by March 1, partly as a result of a spending limit that was approved by voters in the 1980s. The state's Superintendent for Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, painted a bleak picture for education during her State of Education address on Feb. 8.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
No. 4 Arizona rolls past rival Arizona State for 91-79 win
Arizona (20-2, 10-1 Pac-12) has won four games in a row and nine of its last 10. The Wildcats swept the regular-season series with their in-state rival after their 67-56 win at home on Jan. 29.
Arizona (20-2, 10-1 Pac-12) has won four games in a row and nine of its last 10. The Wildcats swept the regular-season series with their in-state rival after their 67-56 win at home on Jan. 29.
6-year-old creates educational videos impersonating famous black icons
Rosie White's videos will teach viewers about famous black women and inventors for Black History Month. Her and her mom make videos all year long, but put an emphasis on February.
Rosie White's videos will teach viewers about famous black women and inventors for Black History Month. Her and her mom make videos all year long, but put an emphasis on February.
Peoria middle school teacher granted award by national publisher McGraw Hill
A Peoria Unified School District teacher is being recognized by national education publisher McGraw Hill. Cece Jacobs, who teaches math for 6th and 7th graders at Cheyenne Elementary School, is doing what she can to make adapting to the COVID-19 changes easier.
A Peoria Unified School District teacher is being recognized by national education publisher McGraw Hill. Cece Jacobs, who teaches math for 6th and 7th graders at Cheyenne Elementary School, is doing what she can to make adapting to the COVID-19 changes easier.
Tubelis, Kriisa lead No. 7 Arizona over No. 19 USC 72-63
Kerr Kriisa looked like a borderline madman at times during the second half, fist-pumping, flexing his arms, screaming and gesturing toward the home fans, imploring them to get on their feet.
Kerr Kriisa looked like a borderline madman at times during the second half, fist-pumping, flexing his arms, screaming and gesturing toward the home fans, imploring them to get on their feet.
Arizona State outlasts No. 3 UCLA 87-84 in triple overtime
The Sun Devils set off a wild late-night court storming, outlasting No. 3 UCLA 87-84 in triple overtime Saturday for their third win over a top-3 opponent in 41 years.
The Sun Devils set off a wild late-night court storming, outlasting No. 3 UCLA 87-84 in triple overtime Saturday for their third win over a top-3 opponent in 41 years.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to education nonprofit
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
University of Arizona names first female police chief
Paula Balafas was patrol officer in Colorado for six years with the Wheat Ridge Police Department and a detective for three years before she was promoted to sergeant.
Paula Balafas was patrol officer in Colorado for six years with the Wheat Ridge Police Department and a detective for three years before she was promoted to sergeant.
UCLA player Mac Etienne arrested after allegedly spitting on fan after loss at Arizona: reports
Barstool Arizona, however, identified the arrested player as UCLA forward Mac Etienne, in a tweet following the incident.
Barstool Arizona, however, identified the arrested player as UCLA forward Mac Etienne, in a tweet following the incident.
No. 19 USC overcomes poor shooting, beats Arizona State 58-53
The Sun Devils were led by Jalen Graham’s 19 points. Lawrence added 14. Arizona State shot just 3 of 21 from 3-point range.
The Sun Devils were led by Jalen Graham’s 19 points. Lawrence added 14. Arizona State shot just 3 of 21 from 3-point range.
No. 7 Arizona grinds out 76-66 win over No. 3 UCLA
Kriisa scored 16 points and hit that big 3-pointer, Dalen Terry flirted with a triple-double and No. 7 Arizona grinded out a 76-66 win over No. 3 UCLA on Thursday night.
Kriisa scored 16 points and hit that big 3-pointer, Dalen Terry flirted with a triple-double and No. 7 Arizona grinded out a 76-66 win over No. 3 UCLA on Thursday night.
Mesa family calls for change after boy with autism did not make it home as scheduled by school bus
The seven-year-old boy, identified as Ezekiel by family members, did eventually manage to get home safe, but family members say this was not the first time Ezekiel was at the center of a school bus mishap, and they are calling for change.
The seven-year-old boy, identified as Ezekiel by family members, did eventually manage to get home safe, but family members say this was not the first time Ezekiel was at the center of a school bus mishap, and they are calling for change.
Science experiments roll into classrooms at Phoenix Catholic school
Students at St. Gregory Catholic School got a chance to experience the magic of science, thanks to a partnership between the Arizona Science Center and Academic Opportunity of Arizona. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Students at St. Gregory Catholic School got a chance to experience the magic of science, thanks to a partnership between the Arizona Science Center and Academic Opportunity of Arizona. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Arizona State defensive coordinator Pierce steps down
Arizona State associate head coach and defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce resigned to pursue NFL opportunities, becoming the fifth assistant to depart the program in the wake of an NCAA investigation into possible recruiting violations.
Arizona State associate head coach and defensive coordinator Antonio Pierce resigned to pursue NFL opportunities, becoming the fifth assistant to depart the program in the wake of an NCAA investigation into possible recruiting violations.
HBCU bomb threats prompt campuses across US to heighten police presence
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.