Arizona bill will require schools to post all learning materials online: what you should know about SB1211

Supporters of Arizona State Senate Bill 1211 say the bill will promote transparency, while educators say it will overburden teachers, who are already stretched thin. Here's what you need to know about SB1211

60 refugee women from Afghanistan taking classes at ASU
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Thousands of refugees fled Afghanistan late last year when the U.S. officially ended its military mission in the country, and now, some of them are in Arizona and enrolled at Arizona State University. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

ASU hires Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator

ASU announced Glenn Thomas’ hiring three days after offensive coordinator Zak Hill resigned amid an NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations.

Arizona teacher shortage hits 6-year streak as ASU looks at how to retain educators

As Arizona continues to experience a teacher shortage for now 6 years, Arizona State University says its Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is looking at ways to train and retain teachers using different methods.

Arizona governor's $10M Educational Recovery Fund in question by some parents still waiting for the money

A Phoenix parent says she hasn't seen a cent from the Arizona governor's $10M Educational Recovery Fund for switching her children to a charter school from a public school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US

Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.

ASU Prep students create air filtration system to keep kids in school and COVID-19 out

Arizona State University Preparatory Academy students are working on a project to keep kids in the classroom and COVID-19 out by patching together a prototype air filtration system.

Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Mark Dannels, Francis Najafi
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Part 1: If you thought 2021 was a rough year on the border, there are projects now that in 2022 we may see more than 2 million entries along the US southern border. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels talks about the influx of migrants on the Arizona-Mexico border like they've never seen before. Part 2: Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management want to educate 100 million people across the globe for free online, through ASU. Founder and CEO of Pivotal Group, Francis Najafi talks to John Hook about why he decided to donate $25 million of his own money to fund this effort.

Amid staff shortage, Maricopa County pilot program aims to get nursing students ready for work

According to Maricopa County, there were over 5,500 registered nurse vacancies in the county as of April 2021, and the program aims to get nursing students ready to entry the workforce by giving them real-life skills.

Arizona Coyotes in 'advanced talks' to play at ASU's new multi-purpose venue: report

According to Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports, the Coyotes are in advanced talks with Arizona State University to play at the university's new multi-purpose venue.

Tennessee school district bans Holocaust graphic novel 'Maus' over 'inappropriate language'

A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.

'American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies' to open as Mesa's newest charter school
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The charter school will help high schoolers focus on what they really want to do after high school, allowing them to pick a trade and learn as much they can for a career after graduation. The school will support students in grades 9 through 12 and will be tuition free.

Mesa high schoolers compete to find solutions to issues their communities are facing

A big competition involving different high schools in Mesa took place Jan. 25 to 26 – the third annual Hacktivate. It helps students come up with ways to solve issues their communities are facing.

Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.

No. 7 UCLA defeats No. 3 Arizona 75-59 in Pac-12 showdown

The Bruins played gritty defense to beat No. 3 Arizona 75-59 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their first loss in league play.

Proposed ban on 'sexually explicit materials' in Arizona schools criticized as return to 'no promo homo' era

House Bill 2495, as proposed, would ban ‘sexually explicit materials’ from school classrooms. The bill includes explicit definition of what classifies as ‘sexually explicit materials,’ but drew controversy for defining homosexuality as 'sexually explicit material.'

A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination

Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.