Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
UArizona researchers design 'lunar ark,' hoping to store reproductive cells on the moon
Scientists at the University of Arizona want to gather millions of samples from Earth's species and preserve them on the moon.
Scientists at the University of Arizona want to gather millions of samples from Earth's species and preserve them on the moon.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
Gilbert Public Schools laying off workers; over 100 reportedly affected
Officials with Gilbert Public Schools say 152 certified employees are being laid off due to declining enrollment.
Officials with Gilbert Public Schools say 152 certified employees are being laid off due to declining enrollment.
Rutgers University requiring on-campus students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for fall semester
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.
Black mom files legal claim over Palmdale teacher's allegedly racist Zoom rant
The mother of a Black sixth-grader filed a legal claim against the Palmdale School District Thursday over an alleged racist rant directed at her son and his family by a teacher who failed to sign off Zoom following a student-teacher session.
The mother of a Black sixth-grader filed a legal claim against the Palmdale School District Thursday over an alleged racist rant directed at her son and his family by a teacher who failed to sign off Zoom following a student-teacher session.
Jaguar sighting near Arizona-Mexico border gives researchers hope for species
Jaguars once roamed as far north as the Grand Canyon area in Arizona, but their population suffered a drastic decline. Now, A sighting on the Mexico side of the border has given researchers hope that the big cat is making a comeback.
Jaguars once roamed as far north as the Grand Canyon area in Arizona, but their population suffered a drastic decline. Now, A sighting on the Mexico side of the border has given researchers hope that the big cat is making a comeback.
Arizona panel advances measure cutting Proposition 208 taxes
Business owners who make enough to be affected by Proposition 208 would have the option to pay a 4.5% tax rate, the same as they paid before voters imposed the 3.5% surcharge.
Business owners who make enough to be affected by Proposition 208 would have the option to pay a 4.5% tax rate, the same as they paid before voters imposed the 3.5% surcharge.
Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
Phoenix Union High School District students return to classrooms for the first time since 2020
It's been a year since students transitioned to online learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and on March 22, some students at Central High School in Phoenix finally returned to their classrooms.
It's been a year since students transitioned to online learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and on March 22, some students at Central High School in Phoenix finally returned to their classrooms.
Anonymous donor pays medical school tuition for an entire class
A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.
A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.
Arizona Gov. Ducey talks disdain for new education tax, vows fast fix
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vowed to cancel a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that would boost education spending in the state.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vowed to cancel a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that would boost education spending in the state.
WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
California board approves first statewide high school ethnic studies curriculum
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
The loudest criticism came from Jewish and pro-Arab groups who accused each other of trying to silence each other’s histories.
Ex-CEO at Goodyear charter school gets prison in fraud case
The Bradley Academy of Excellence had falsified its attendance records, with former CEO Daniel Hughes reporting fake students in order to increase funding.
The Bradley Academy of Excellence had falsified its attendance records, with former CEO Daniel Hughes reporting fake students in order to increase funding.
Divided Arizona House panel approves big school voucher bill
Republicans called the measure already passed by the Arizona Senate a lifeline for 600,000 low-income students who would become entitled to state funding for private school tuition.
Republicans called the measure already passed by the Arizona Senate a lifeline for 600,000 low-income students who would become entitled to state funding for private school tuition.
Protesters rail against State Senate bill, saying it will take money away from Arizona schools
Protesters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on March 17, saying bills currently being considered by the Arizona State Legislature will harm education funding in Arizona.
Protesters gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on March 17, saying bills currently being considered by the Arizona State Legislature will harm education funding in Arizona.
Education Dept. holding summit next week to help schools reopen safely amid COVID-19
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.
The Biden administration is holding a summit next week to help schools reopen safely in the middle of the pandemic, with plans to hear from education leaders, teachers and students.