COVID-19 school closure raised some students' grades at high school in Ahwatukee

2020 has brought some strange times for graduating high school seniors, with the COVID-19 pandemic changing not only the academic landscape for students, but for faculty and teachers as well.

Fired coach Majerle sues GCU for breach of contract

The lawsuit claims GCU breached the employment agreement with Majerle by not honoring the contract's severance provision after firing him without written grounds for dismissal.

Suns honor educators with teacher appreciation drive-thru in downtown Phoenix

The Suns, alongside other groups like NAU, Studio-B Smiles, and Talkies, handed out goodie bags and an opportunity for teachers to win a pizza party for their classroom next year.

University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements

Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.

Kyrene school board candidate apologizes after claiming Westgate shooting suspect was 'LGBTQ ASU student'

A candidate running for a seat on the governing board of an East Valley school district has attracted controversy after he mistakenly identified another person as the suspect in Wednesday night's shooting at the Westgate Entertainment District in the West Valley.

5 sets of twins graduating from Goodyear high school

For one high school in the West Valley, 2020's graduating class brings something they have never seen before.

Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning

For many parents of young children, the highlight of their day is nap time – not for them, but for their little ones. Especially now, with most preschools closed, getting a child to nap is the golden ticket.

UC Board of Regents vote to drop ACT, SAT test requirements

The University of California Board of Regents unanimously approved suspending standardized test requirement (ACT/SAT) for all freshman applicants until fall 2024. 

Alabama and Arizona schedule football series

The first meeting between the Crimson Tide and Wildcats will be Sept. 4, 2032 in Tuscaloosa. The rematch will take place in Tucson on Sept. 3, 2033.

Volunteers pack lunches for Desert Oasis Elementary School
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Volunteers at Agave Farms in Phoenix are packing lunches this morning for students at Desert Oasis Elementary School. Dorie Morales of Agave Farms joined FOX 10 Arizona Morning with the details.

CDC releases guidelines for returning to school in the fall

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released considerations for how schools across the country should reopen.

Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents

A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.

Arizona Governor 'hopeful' for students to return to school in fall

School back in session? That’s a long-term hope according to the Arizona's Governor, according to a press conference on May 20.

35 Phoenix students take part in virtual choir performance

35 high schoolers from Phoenix performed a song via Zoom to take part in a choir performance. Performing is something they miss dearly as their school is closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears

Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.