In-state tuition for immigrants to be on 2022 Arizona ballot measure
Voters will get to decide next year whether in-state college tuition can be provided to all students who attend and graduate from an Arizona high school, regardless of their immigration status.
Voters will get to decide next year whether in-state college tuition can be provided to all students who attend and graduate from an Arizona high school, regardless of their immigration status.
'I want the knowledge': 78-year-old woman graduates from Alabama university
It was a big day for one 78-year-old woman who finally graduated with her bachelor's degree.
It was a big day for one 78-year-old woman who finally graduated with her bachelor's degree.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx heads back to Earth on 2-year journey after collecting samples from asteroid Bennu
It's a farewell to Bennu as the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is heading back to Earth after collecting asteroid samples. We're hearing from the UArizona team leading the historic mission.
It's a farewell to Bennu as the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is heading back to Earth after collecting asteroid samples. We're hearing from the UArizona team leading the historic mission.
Show Low Unified School District responds to reports of racially insensitive sign made by student
Officials with Show Low Unified School District say "appropriate disciplinary measures have been taken" following an incident involving a student who allegedly made a sign that contained racially insensitive messages.
Officials with Show Low Unified School District say "appropriate disciplinary measures have been taken" following an incident involving a student who allegedly made a sign that contained racially insensitive messages.
Father says 11-year-old son jumped from school bus to 'escape the situation'
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
Teacher who helped stop Idaho middle school shooting has ties to Arizona
The teacher, Krista Turnblom Gneiting, is an 8th grade teacher at Rigby Middle School. Family members say Gneiting recounted her experience on Thursday night.
The teacher, Krista Turnblom Gneiting, is an 8th grade teacher at Rigby Middle School. Family members say Gneiting recounted her experience on Thursday night.
UArizona scientists say new discovery shows Mars may be habitable at a recent point in time
Researchers have found volcanic activity on the Red Planet around 50,000 years ago, which is considered to be recent by the relevant scientific standards.
Researchers have found volcanic activity on the Red Planet around 50,000 years ago, which is considered to be recent by the relevant scientific standards.
Arizona State House advances bill banning 'biased' topics in schools
Lawmakers in the Arizona State House have approved a bill with an amendment that bans racist, sexist, politicized, or other controversial topics in schools. Violations would result in $5,000 fines.
Lawmakers in the Arizona State House have approved a bill with an amendment that bans racist, sexist, politicized, or other controversial topics in schools. Violations would result in $5,000 fines.
Fifth-grade boy says he was racially profiled at San Francisco Safeway store
Students in San Francisco marched Wednesday in support of their fellow classmate, a fifth-grader, who was accused of stealing a sandwich from a Safeway store.
Students in San Francisco marched Wednesday in support of their fellow classmate, a fifth-grader, who was accused of stealing a sandwich from a Safeway store.
All Florida public universities expected to be full capacity this fall
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
The State University System of Florida announced that all 12 public universities in the Sunshine State can return to pre-pandemic operations for academics, social activities, and sports.
Arizona’s Adia Barnes to receive $5.85 million in new deal
The Wildcats had the best season in program history in 2020-21, beating national powerhouse UConn in the Final Four to reach their first national championship game.
The Wildcats had the best season in program history in 2020-21, beating national powerhouse UConn in the Final Four to reach their first national championship game.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Westminster teen accepted to 16 universities, including Ivy League schools
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!
Sweet 16! A high school student in Westminster got accepted to more than a dozen universities -- including her dream school, Harvard University!
Gov. Ducey signs bill allowing community colleges to offer 4-year degrees
Senate Bill 1453 aligns Arizona with 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees in limited circumstances, Ducey's office said in a news release on May 4.
Senate Bill 1453 aligns Arizona with 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees in limited circumstances, Ducey's office said in a news release on May 4.
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Teacher Appreciation Day: Where to get the best deals and freebies
Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.
Businesses across the country are saying “thank you” to the nation’s teachers by offering a whirlwind of sweet deals and freebies.
Masks no longer required at Mesa Public Schools
Beginning May 3, students at Mesa Public Schools will not be required to wear a mask inside. Parents are divided over the issue, with those opposed saying the district's decision goes against CDC guidelines. Supporters of the move say they are happy it provides a choice for those who don't want to wear a mask.
Beginning May 3, students at Mesa Public Schools will not be required to wear a mask inside. Parents are divided over the issue, with those opposed saying the district's decision goes against CDC guidelines. Supporters of the move say they are happy it provides a choice for those who don't want to wear a mask.
Phoenix science teacher takes unique approach to teaching with music
A science teacher in Phoenix was recognized for his unique approach to teaching his students about science with music.
A science teacher in Phoenix was recognized for his unique approach to teaching his students about science with music.
Newsmaker Saturday - Kathy Hoffman & Jessica Welman
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we talk education and the new gaming compacts in Arizona. John Hook speaks with Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman and Jessica Welman with PlayUSA.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we talk education and the new gaming compacts in Arizona. John Hook speaks with Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman and Jessica Welman with PlayUSA.