Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
Arizona sees over 4,000 coronavirus cases for 1st time since July
Arizona last topped 4,000 new cases in July during a summer surge that made the state a national hot spot after Gov. Doug Ducey relaxed business closings and stay-home restrictions.
Arizona last topped 4,000 new cases in July during a summer surge that made the state a national hot spot after Gov. Doug Ducey relaxed business closings and stay-home restrictions.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Closures due to COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on students with special needs
Parents of special needs students say there are some services their children need that cannot be given when schools are in virtual learning mode.
Parents of special needs students say there are some services their children need that cannot be given when schools are in virtual learning mode.
Parents react as Madison Elementary School District returns to virtual learning amid COVID-19 pandemic
The school district resumed in-person learning in October, and since then, there have been more than two dozen cases and one death.
The school district resumed in-person learning in October, and since then, there have been more than two dozen cases and one death.
President-elect Joe Biden backs student loan relief
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
President-elect Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt for millions of people, but says that the action should take place in Congress.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Schumer calls on Biden to cancel student loan debt with executive order
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Schumer presses Biden to adopt FDR-style agenda during first 100 days in office.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction advocates for statewide mask mandate amid COVID-19 case surge
Besides a statewide mask mandate, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman also backs a pausing of winter sports statewide.
Besides a statewide mask mandate, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman also backs a pausing of winter sports statewide.
Arizona petition gathering firm commissioned by Prop 208 campaign accused of giving illegal bonuses
Prosecutors in Arizona are accusing a company commissioned to gather signatures for the Proposition 208 campaign of giving illegal bonuses to gatherers.
Prosecutors in Arizona are accusing a company commissioned to gather signatures for the Proposition 208 campaign of giving illegal bonuses to gatherers.
Scottsdale Unified School District hiring specialist for COVID-19 amid surge in cases
School District officials are asking families to voluntarily quarantine their students at home for 14 days before they return to in-person schooling, if they are going to travel or attend large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
School District officials are asking families to voluntarily quarantine their students at home for 14 days before they return to in-person schooling, if they are going to travel or attend large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Police investigating armed robbery at ASU Tempe campus
Police are asking for students to be on alert after an armed robbery on the main Arizona State University Tempe campus. Police say the armed robbery happened on the night of Nov. 15 at Marina Heights and Rio Salado Parkway. The suspect is described as a white man who is 18-to-19-years-old, with a thin build and short blonde hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and grey pants. Police say the suspect displayed a .9mm handgun to the victim. The suspect's vehicle is described as a Black Chevrolet Cobalt with a loud exhaust.
Police are asking for students to be on alert after an armed robbery on the main Arizona State University Tempe campus. Police say the armed robbery happened on the night of Nov. 15 at Marina Heights and Rio Salado Parkway. The suspect is described as a white man who is 18-to-19-years-old, with a thin build and short blonde hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and grey pants. Police say the suspect displayed a .9mm handgun to the victim. The suspect's vehicle is described as a Black Chevrolet Cobalt with a loud exhaust.
ASU cancels game against Colorado due to rising COVID-19 cases
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, ASU canceled its game against Colorado, set for Nov. 21.
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, ASU canceled its game against Colorado, set for Nov. 21.
'I do feel safe here': Cardinals season pass holder enjoys home game
Fans have been allowed back into State Farm Stadium at limited capacity during the pandemic, and a long time fan talks about the precautions being taken.
Fans have been allowed back into State Farm Stadium at limited capacity during the pandemic, and a long time fan talks about the precautions being taken.
Some Arizona schools head back to online learning
With the recent spike in cases, some schools have seen enough and they're going back to online or hybrid learning. We talked to a Valley mom who says that's not the right move.
With the recent spike in cases, some schools have seen enough and they're going back to online or hybrid learning. We talked to a Valley mom who says that's not the right move.
Phoenix Union High School District postpones winter sports, ends fall sports due to COVID-19
A surge in COVID-19 cases means one Phoenix high school district will be ending its fall sports season early, and delay the start of its winter sports season.
A surge in COVID-19 cases means one Phoenix high school district will be ending its fall sports season early, and delay the start of its winter sports season.
ASU-Cal football canceled, Herm Edwards tests positive for coronavirus
The Pac-12 issued a statement, saying the decision to cancel the game was made due to ASU not having the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game due to the positive results.
The Pac-12 issued a statement, saying the decision to cancel the game was made due to ASU not having the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game due to the positive results.
School districts planning ahead as Arizona sees spike in COVID-19 cases
As some districts have already moved to a hybrid learning model amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, other districts are planning for the possibility of returning to online learning.
As some districts have already moved to a hybrid learning model amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, other districts are planning for the possibility of returning to online learning.
U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.