Bueckers, McDonald propel UConn and Arizona to Final Four

UConn’s Paige Bueckers and Arizona’s Aari McDonald are two of the most dynamic scorers in the country heading into their Friday night clash in the women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four.

Phoenix Union educators receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Educators and childcare providers are receiving their second dose of the Moderna vaccine at Camelback High School until 7 PM on April 1. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building

Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz

The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.

ASU researchers: New COVID-19 'variant of interest' discovered in Arizona

Researchers in Arizona are tracking COVID-19 cases with the E484K mutation - a new variant that seems to lower the body's antibody response to the virus.

Teacher renovates, repaints basketball court at Phoenix elementary school
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A teacher at Desert View Elementary School in Phoenix renovated the school's basketball court while students were learning at home during the pandemic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

IRS warns of tax refund email scam targeting college students and staff

The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.

1st-timer Arizona joins mainstays in women’s NCAA Final Four

The Wildcats (20-5), in their fifth season with Adia Barnes coaching her alma mater, play their first national semifinal game Friday night against UConn (28-1).

Students and parents are upset over Gilbert Public Schools layoffs

Gilbert Public Schools officials say 152 teachers and staff members were laid off, due to declining enrollment. Parents say the district let many high-caliber teachers go in the layoff. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.

Arizona public schools see major decline in enrollment, report says

Pre-school and kindergarten enrollment in Arizona are playing a major role in the decline of students enrolling in public schools this year, says a newly released report.

Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans

The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.

Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment

Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."

Kindergarten readiness drive-thru: Glendale school district reaching out to families of their youngest students
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For teachers and students, this year has been difficult amid the pandemic. Most of the school year was spent online, but next year, it will be a different story and the Glendale School District is making sure their youngest students are ready.

No increases for Arizona resident undergrads in tuition proposals

While Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona proposed no tuition increase for resident undergraduates, Arizona State University went broader by proposing no tuition increases for any current or incoming student.

McDonald powers Arizona past Indiana and into Final Four

The Pac-12 player of the year controlled just about every Arizona possession, hitting the Hoosiers with slashing drives, timely rebounds and even a banked-in 3-pointer.

Arizona universities discuss mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students, staff

The largest universities in Arizona are deciding whether or not to require a COVID-19 vaccine to head back to campus, but for now, they're saying they aren't required.

Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.