Chicago mom and her 3 kids graduate this year: ‘A long time in the making’

The 2021 graduation season has been a busy one for Chicago mom Alisa Perry Johnson. All three of her children graduated this year -- and so did Perry Johnson herself.

Biden encourages pay raises for teachers

“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship

Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.

Arizona legislature adjourns after deal on voucher expansion

The agreement on school vouchers and a handful of other disputes ended a stalemate between the House and Senate that held up the final pieces of the Arizona budget.

Electric school bus to pick up Cartwright School District students

Officials with the West Phoenix school district took the new school bus out for a test run on June 30. The bus will be used to transport students come fall 2021.

Maryland adding ASU transfer Pavlo Dziuba

Maryland announced the addition of Dziuba on June 29. Dziuba played in eight games last season as a freshman for the Sun Devils.

Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools

In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.

Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds

Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.

New ASU Havasu program aims to help address nurse shortage

Even before the pandemic, a scarcity of nurses was an ongoing concern in Arizona, especially in more rural areas. But an ASU nursing program, set to debut at the school’s Lake Havasu City campus this fall, aims to put a dent in that shortage.

Vetoed Arizona sex education bill heading back to governor

The Republican-controlled Legislature sent a contentious sex education bill that was previously vetoed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey back to his desk after it was stripped of language he objected to that would have prevented young children from being taught how to avoid or report sexual abuse.

Feed the Children makes Valley stop, distributing $200,000 worth of items for families

Anti-hunger organization Feed the Children made a stop in the Valley to distribute food and other items to make sure students and families have what they need to succeed.

DeSantis on civics education: Florida will require schools to teach 'evils' of communism

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.

Accused driver arrested for deadly hit-and-run near ASU Tempe campus

Police say driver David Michael Gonzales was stopped at a red light near Mill Avenue and University when the victim approached his truck.

Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later

Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.

Phoenix area high school student honored for telling stories of veterans

On June 18, veterans from all over the Valley gathered to support the people who support them, at an award ceremony put on by the Veterans Hall of Fame Society.

91-year-old grandma finally gets her long-awaited high school diploma

With the help of her granddaughter, 91-year-old Barbara received her high school diploma 76 years later. Now, she has one more goal: attending prom. 

UArizona frat loses recognition status due to violations

UArizona officials announced that the university’s Dean of Students Office found Pi Kappa Alpha responsible for violating the code of conduct during two events in March.