University of California leaders support dropping use of SAT, ACT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Top leaders at the University of California say they support dropping the SAT and ACT exams from admission requirement.

Reports of massive overspending at Mesa Public Schools

Days after the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools was put on administrative leave, questions remain over why Dr. Ember Conley was removed from her position in the first place.

State Board of Regents to vote on vaping, tobacco product ban at state universities

Vaping has become more popular among young adults and teens, and so far, more than 2,200 cases of lung injuries associated with vaping have been reported in 49 states, including Washington D.C., and 47 deaths have been confirmed.

Naperville Central student faces felony hate crime charges over racist Craigslist post

The boy is charged with two felony counts of hate crime for taking a photo of the victim at school on Nov. 14 and using the photo in an ad posted to Craigslist, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office.

College students turn to ‘adulting’ classes for life skills

Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”

Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions

One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.

Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools placed on administrative leave

According to a spokesperson with Mesa Public Schools, its governing board voted to place Ember Conley on nondisciplinary paid administrative leave at a meeting Monday morning.

North High School varsity football coach suspended following allegations of 'inappropriate behavior'

Officials with the Phoenix Union High School District say an investigation is underway, following allegations of "inappropriate behavior" that happened inside the boy's locker room at North High School.

Family of Arizona State University student found dead speaks out

As funeral services are planned for 20-year-old Arizona State University student Ivan Aguirre over the weekend, his mother and sister spoke with FOX 10.

ASU Wrestling head coach talks about the upcoming match against Penn State
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Next week, ASU Sun Devil wrestling team takes on No.1 Penn State, and FOX 10 Sports sat down with ASU Wrestling Head Coach Zeke Jones, who talked about his team and the upcoming match.

Medical college in Phoenix to increase class size to 100

The University of Arizona's medical college in Phoenix is increasing its enrolling class size to 100 students, up from 80.

Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough

Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.

Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds

A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.