Creating an affordable workspace for kids going back to school
As kids go back to school, it's important that they have a space to focus on their virtual learning. FOX 10 was live at Goodwill to learn more about doing so affordably.
As kids go back to school, it's important that they have a space to focus on their virtual learning. FOX 10 was live at Goodwill to learn more about doing so affordably.
California school in violation of health order ordered to close
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
Arizona Gov. Ducey backs schools reopening without hitting virus metrics
Gov. Doug Ducey spoke out about the issue of school reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as controversy over in-person classes.
Gov. Doug Ducey spoke out about the issue of school reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as controversy over in-person classes.
Some Queen Creek teachers resigning after district votes to head back to school Aug. 17
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
The district board for Queen Creek voted 4-1 to allow in-person classes to begin Aug. 17 despite concerns over the COVID-19 spread.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Families sue California governor over mandated distance learning
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe.
Phoenix Union High School District holds food distribution
Class is back in session for students and staff at the Phoenix Union High School District, and today they're feeding students as part of the food distribution program. FOX 10 visited Maryvale High School to learn more.
Class is back in session for students and staff at the Phoenix Union High School District, and today they're feeding students as part of the food distribution program. FOX 10 visited Maryvale High School to learn more.
Noticing abuse or neglect among students during virtual learning
As children adjust to virtual learning, there's concern about whether a teacher or adult may notice if abuse or neglect is going on at home. Mike Faust, Director of the Department of Child Safety talks to FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez about the challenges officials face during the coronavirus pandemic.
As children adjust to virtual learning, there's concern about whether a teacher or adult may notice if abuse or neglect is going on at home. Mike Faust, Director of the Department of Child Safety talks to FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez about the challenges officials face during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers express concern over in-person learning protocols, safety
We're hearing from a teacher whose district says they're returning to in-person classes, despite the state health department's recommendations.
We're hearing from a teacher whose district says they're returning to in-person classes, despite the state health department's recommendations.
Tempe's Mill Avenue anticipates impact of college football cancellation
ASU and all other colleges have chosen to opt-out of this college football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and college towns will feel the financial impact of the choice.
ASU and all other colleges have chosen to opt-out of this college football season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and college towns will feel the financial impact of the choice.
Parent who wants option to resume in person learning speaks out
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez spoke with Brittny Smith on why she wants an option for in person learning.
FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez spoke with Brittny Smith on why she wants an option for in person learning.
Parents rally for a choice to send kids back to school, saying online class 'isn't sufficient'
Parents and their children made their voices heard in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 10, saying they want the choice to send their children back to school despite COVID-19 concerns.
Parents and their children made their voices heard in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 10, saying they want the choice to send their children back to school despite COVID-19 concerns.
Group urges ASU to reconsider plans to return to in-person learning
A group consisting of people from the Arizona State University community is urging the university's administration to reconsider their plans for the upcoming fall semester.
A group consisting of people from the Arizona State University community is urging the university's administration to reconsider their plans for the upcoming fall semester.
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Scottsdale Unified School District offering curbside meal pickups
Parents can get meals for their kids via a curbside pickup, as the school year starts amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents can get meals for their kids via a curbside pickup, as the school year starts amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Social distancing standards in place as students move into ASU dorms
Students are moving into their dorms one by one as social distancing standards are being held at ASU during the pandemic.
Students are moving into their dorms one by one as social distancing standards are being held at ASU during the pandemic.
CDC reports reveal race disparities in kids with COVID-19
Racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus epidemic extend to children, according to two reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus epidemic extend to children, according to two reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.
The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.