Arizona State hands Utah 6th straight loss, 64-62

Kimani Lawrence scored a game-high 18 points for ASU, which was playing its third game in 28 days -- and its second in 15. DJ Horne added 13 points and Graham finished with 10.

Microschooling: 1-room schoolhouse concept making a comeback in Arizona
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A new school in Fountain Hills is trying out the new trend of microschooling, and they have plans to expand this to other parts of the state. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has more.

No. 6 Arizona runs away from Utah 82-64, Tubelis scores 32

Tubelis scored 32 points, Christian Koloko added 16 points, and No. 6 Arizona dominated Utah inside for an 82-64 win on Saturday night.

Newsmaker Saturday - Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Sarah Porter
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Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Part 2: Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, discusses the pros and cons of Pacific ocean desalination to create clean drinking water in Arizona.

US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures

U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.

'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students

"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done.  I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."

Treasury: Arizona risks COVID-19 relief funds over anti-mask mandate rules

At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.

Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes

U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.

No. 6 Arizona pulls away to beat Colorado 76-55

The Wildcats (13-1, 3-0 Pac-12) dominated early, let the Buffaloes back in it and used a big run to start the second half to pull away. Arizona shot 51% and had 20 assists on 29 field goals to match its best start since 2015-16.

Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement

Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.

Cy-Fair ISD trustee's words on Black teachers called 'racist'

Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.

Deer Valley Unified moves some classes back online due to staffing shortage
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The Deer Valley Unified School District says it had to temporarily convert about a dozen classrooms to virtual learning due to lack of staffing caused by the COVID-19 surge.

Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month

The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.

UArizona faculty, staff members want remote teaching option amid COVID-19 surge

Over 150 faculty members and instructors with the University of Arizona have signed an open letter to the school's provost, staying they want online teaching as an option amid a new, omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 cases.

Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge

According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey delivers his final state of the state address, talks about water, education

During his state of the state address, the GOP governor proposed setting aside $1 billion for desalination, or the process of removing salt from sea water, and bring that water to Arizona.

Arizona sees 13,937 new coronavirus cases, more hospitalizations

The state coronavirus dashboard found on Jan. 10 that 2,765 patients are hospitalized for confirmed or suspected cases of the virus.

Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed

School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education