Arizona schools send COVID-19 liability waivers, here's what a lawyer says about it

As the possible in-person instruction start date of Aug. 17 looms in Arizona, schools are sending parents COVID-19 liability waivers, agreeing to waive their right to sue if someone contracts the virus while at school.

Teachers continue to make their voices heard to delay schools reopening during the pandemic

Teachers, parents and union representatives are making their voices heard at the Arizona State Capitol, asking for Gov. Doug Ducey to open schools, only when safe, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trial begins in suit challenging Arizona education tax initiative

Opponents of the Invest in Education Act allege that backers illegally paid petition circulators and that the initiative summary attached to petition sheets failed to clearly state the full size and scope of the tax increase.

National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school

One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.

Teachers call on Gov. Ducey to delay reopening of schools amid COVID-19
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Safe For Our Teachers is calling on Governor Doug Ducey to delay reopening schools to ensure proper funding is in place so schools will be able to meet the technology needs of communities. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

MCSO: Remains of ASU professor found at landfill; suspects arrested

Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.

New mural will welcome students back at one Valley school
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It all began when a teacher wanted to do something for her students, which led to her combining two of her favorite things, art and classic novels, to create a mural. FOX 10 photojournalist Joe Tillman has a look at the artwork.

Teachers preparing for a virtual start to 2020-2021 school year

As a new school year approaches, teachers are getting ready to teach in a different way during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students

More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.

New swim school to open in north Scottsdale on Aug. 5
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Goldfish Swim School opens Aug. 5 and is available for children ages four months to 12 years old. FOX 10 finds out how the Scottsdale swim school is planning to keep kids and parents safe during the pandemic.

CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'

The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.

Lawsuit seeks education reform at Native American schools

The case centers on Havasupai Elementary School deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon. It is one of the most remote schools in the continental U.S. and among the lowest performing among the bureau-run schools.

ASU expanding saliva-based COVID-19 testing by using robots

Throughout the course of the pandemic, ASU's Biodesign Institute has played a major role in tracking COVID-19. ASU is also working to expand its saliva-based testing and they're using some new technology to do it. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Scottsdale parents, children and teachers ask for district to reopen only when safe

Teachers, parents and students staged a "motor march" on July 22 in Scottsdale to show they want to return back to school, but only when it's safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.