All Arizona public universities are recommending mask use as start of new school year nears

Officials with two of the Arizona's public universities are recommending students get vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as recommending mask use, as a new school year is set to get underway.

Arizona State University puts 2 more assistant football coaches on leave

Arizona State has placed two more assistant football coaches on paid administrative leave amidst an ongoing NCAA investigation into the program's recruiting.

Lakeville school district sued over 'Black Lives Matter' posters

A group of Lakeville families have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the school district alleging officials allowed "Black Lives Matter" posters in schools, but did not allow "All Lives Matter" posters. 

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.

Homeschooling sees major increase due to COVID-19

By fall, the amount of US households that were homeschooling compared to the previous year had doubled due to the pandemic.

US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many

Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022

The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.

Fry's volunteers packing school supplies for students in need
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Fry's volunteers are packing school supplies as part of the FOX 10 Backpack SOS drive for students in need. FOX 10's Renee Nelson reports.

Tennessee State University to pay off  balances of returning students

Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.

Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates

Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.

150 Arizona doctors call for statewide school mask mandate

“Your prohibition on mask requirements means no Arizona school can provide a safe learning environment,” the doctors wrote. “Each and every one of our students and their educators deserve better.”

City of Tempe, ASU working on creating technology to keep bus stops cool

ASU researchers are working with the City of Tempe on different technologies to keep bus shelters cooler during the hot summer months.

How to reduce back pain for kids wearing backpacks
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FOX 10's Ty Brennan visited Impact Physical Therapy in Glendale to learn about how kids should be wearing backpacks at school to reduce any potential back pain.

Target offering debt-free education program for employees

Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.

Ex-East Valley school principal accused of committing sexual acts with students

Court documents show a 40-year-old man who is in the country illegally is accused of committing various sexual acts with three students at the school he worked for.