Prop 208: Arizona Supreme Court keeps new school tax alive, for now
The court rejected opponents' arguments that Proposition 208 required a 2/3 vote to be enacted as required for tax increases imposed by the Legislature. But the court said it can’t yet tell whether the money it raises can be legally spent so it sent the case back to the lower court.
The court rejected opponents' arguments that Proposition 208 required a 2/3 vote to be enacted as required for tax increases imposed by the Legislature. But the court said it can’t yet tell whether the money it raises can be legally spent so it sent the case back to the lower court.
Arizona Wildcats set to begin Jedd Fisch era
Some Arizona fans were not exactly thrilled about Fisch’s hiring, but he’s won them over by hiring a top-notch staff of assistant coaches, including Don “Dr. Blitz” Brown and Brennan Carroll, son of Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.
Some Arizona fans were not exactly thrilled about Fisch’s hiring, but he’s won them over by hiring a top-notch staff of assistant coaches, including Don “Dr. Blitz” Brown and Brennan Carroll, son of Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.
No. 25 Arizona State has raised the bar under Herm Edwards
The No. 25 Sun Devils are loaded with talented returning players, have one of the conference’s best quarterbacks and have put themselves in position to possibly win a Pac-12 South championship — maybe more.
The No. 25 Sun Devils are loaded with talented returning players, have one of the conference’s best quarterbacks and have put themselves in position to possibly win a Pac-12 South championship — maybe more.
Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Arizona school board imposes gag rule for vaccines, masks
The edict from the Colorado River Union High School District Governing Board carries no repercussions for administrators, staff, and teachers who violate it. That would be up to Superintendent Monte Silk, who supported the motion.
The edict from the Colorado River Union High School District Governing Board carries no repercussions for administrators, staff, and teachers who violate it. That would be up to Superintendent Monte Silk, who supported the motion.
LIST: Arizona school districts with mask requirements
The 2021-2022 school year has begun and some districts in Arizona are requiring face coverings to be worn in the classroom. Check to see the mask policies for your child's school.
The 2021-2022 school year has begun and some districts in Arizona are requiring face coverings to be worn in the classroom. Check to see the mask policies for your child's school.
Destination Education: Transgender LAUSD high school student shares her story
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro spoke with a courageous LAUSD transgender student who returned to school for in-person instruction this week for the first time in the pandemic since coming out. Hear her story and learn more about the school district's policies.
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro spoke with a courageous LAUSD transgender student who returned to school for in-person instruction this week for the first time in the pandemic since coming out. Hear her story and learn more about the school district's policies.
First day of classes begin at ASU
Classes have begun for the Fall 2021 semester at Arizona State University. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Classes have begun for the Fall 2021 semester at Arizona State University. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Gov. Ducey announces more funding for schools that 'follow all state laws' amid debate on mask use in schools
"Parents have worked tirelessly over the past year and a half to keep their kids on track," Ducey said in a statement. "Parents are in the driver’s seat, and it’s their right to make decisions that best fit the needs of their children."
"Parents have worked tirelessly over the past year and a half to keep their kids on track," Ducey said in a statement. "Parents are in the driver’s seat, and it’s their right to make decisions that best fit the needs of their children."
‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.
School on Navajo Nation to stay remote after radon exposure
A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because of unknown radiation levels, likely caused by decades of uranium mining.
A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because of unknown radiation levels, likely caused by decades of uranium mining.
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
COVID-19 outbreaks close schools in 3 small Texas districts
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Deer Valley Unified parents concerned over lack of COVID-19 transparency
The Deer Valley Unified School District is pleading with parents to help them out when it comes to COVID-19 cases on their campuses, but parents say the lack of transparency makes helping difficult.
The Deer Valley Unified School District is pleading with parents to help them out when it comes to COVID-19 cases on their campuses, but parents say the lack of transparency makes helping difficult.
Gilbert Public Schools waitlist kids for afterschool programs due to staffing shortage
Parents are scrambling to look for afterschool activities for their kids in the Gilbert Public Schools system due to a staffing shortage.
Parents are scrambling to look for afterschool activities for their kids in the Gilbert Public Schools system due to a staffing shortage.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Judge sides with Phoenix Union, says school district is not violating state law by issuing mask mandate
A science teacher with the Phoenix Union High School District is suing the district in order to put a stop to its mask mandate. Meanwhile, more school districts are implementing mask requirements amid a delta variant-fuelled COVID-19 surge
A science teacher with the Phoenix Union High School District is suing the district in order to put a stop to its mask mandate. Meanwhile, more school districts are implementing mask requirements amid a delta variant-fuelled COVID-19 surge
Blue Ridge Unified School District campuses remain closed due to unspecified threats
The district has not released any information on the threats, however, police are investigating an aggravated assault involving three Blue Ridge students.
The district has not released any information on the threats, however, police are investigating an aggravated assault involving three Blue Ridge students.