Arizona facing defensive questions after transfers

Key losses on defense, including three key transfers, and a new group of coaches have turned what should have been a strength into a question mark heading into Sumlin’s third season in Tucson.

Arizona State adds new coordinators in Edwards’ third season

The Sun Devils will not only have to hit the ground running during the Pac-12′s pandemic-shortened season, they’ll have to adjust to new schemes on both sides of the ball without the benefit of spring football.

Fountain Hills High School to close for 2 weeks due to COVID-19

According to a Facebook post from the school district on Oct. 28, the decision to close the school is based on the number of students who have been in direct contact with the person who tested positive for the virus.

Phoenix company accepting electronic waste donations to refurbish for schools
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ON Semiconductor is partnering with AZ Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT) to accept electronic waste donations on Oct. 28 that will eventually be recycled, refurbished and given to Arizona schools in need.

'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home

In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."

Arizona basketball receives notice of allegations from NCAA

University of Arizona coach Sean Miller was reportedly heard on an FBI wiretap discussing a $100,000 payment to future No. 1 overall NBA pick Deandre Ayton in 2018.

Students, staff members at Phoenix middle school told to quarantine

Madison School District officials say due to a number of COVID-19 cases at one of its middle schools, students and staff members will have to quarantine themselves.

Student sues after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display

A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.

Teen moves to Arizona to attend school in person
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The teen, Jacob Robieson, lives in Maryland, where in-person learning is not taking place due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Phoenix nonprofit provides low-income students with clothing, essential supplies
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The Assistance League of Phoenix is resuming Operation School Bell, an initiative to provide Valley students in need with clothes and other essential needs.

Pavement technology could cool Phoenix from the ground up

A team from Arizona State University is working with the city of Phoenix on a pilot program studying the use of “cool pavement” to reduce heat island effect, a phenomenon that raises temperatures in urban areas covered by asphalt and concrete.

NFL linebacker thanks Phoenix teacher for inspiring him to achieve greatness

A football player with an NFL team is crediting a Phoenix teacher for helping him, from the time he came to the U.S. from Africa as a refugee.

Nonprofit unveils mobile classroom to travel to underserved communities in Phoenix
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The Be Kind People Project, a nonprofit advocating for positive social change in schools, is unveiling a new mobile classroom in Phoenix that will travel meet kids and teachers in underserved communities.

NASA spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab

It was a moment over a decade in the making, as the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft managed to touch down on the surface of an asteroid to, hopefully, collect a sample from the surface.

ASU to try out outdoor learning for upcoming spring semester

Arizona State University plans to use the outdoors as a classroom to help with COVID-19 safety, while also enjoying cooler weather.

Study finds that nearly 270,000 K-12 students in California were homeless last year

Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.

Some Glendale elementary schools set to return to in-person learning
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The Glendale Elementary School District says schools in the 85301 and 85302 zip codes have met the percent positivity of less than seven percent for two straight weeks, while schools in 85303 did not meet the standard.