These are the best and worst states for education: Study

States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.

Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs

Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.

Arizona teen named top young scientist finalist

Arizona ninth-grader Amaira Srivastava has been named a top-10 finalist in the national 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her innovative project creating biodegradable cups from fruit peels.

Arizona is home to a top kid scientist
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Here's a quick quiz: Where does one of the world's top kid scientists live? Right here in Arizona. In just a few short weeks, one girl will get the chance to prove why she might be the best one. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story.

FOX 10 Talks Sports | Cardinals & Sun Devils
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Cardinals training camp starts next week and the Sun Devils are set to kick off their Big 12 title defense. We're previewing all the big storylines! FOX 10 Sports Reporters Robby Baker & Blake Niemann have the latest.

Boilermakers Local 627 looks to grow skilled construction workers
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A new initiative aims to address Arizona's growing need for skilled construction workers. FOX 10's Danielle Miller visited Boilermakers Local 627, where they are training individuals for these trades.

Back-to-School season at Play It Again Sports
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It's back-to-school season in the Valley, and Play It Again Sports in Tempe wants to help ensure student-athletes have everything they need. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more.

The Melt opens up next to ASU in Tempe
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A new foodie spot is open just in time for Arizona State University students. The Melt opened its second Valley location right next to the Tempe campus. FOX 10's Danielle Miller checks out everything they have to offer to help feed the hungry college co-eds.

Glendale church helps with back-to-school supplies
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Kids around the Valley are starting to head back to school, and on July 19, a church in the West Valley is making sure they're prepared by handing out school supplies. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more from Stonepoint Community Church in Glendale.

Arizona sues Trump administration to secure school funds
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration, this time alleging the president overstepped his authority by withholding more than $100 million in school funding.

Cross guard training held at Phoenix area schools
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School is starting soon, with some districts in the Phoenix area starting their school year this week. Meanwhile, officials with the Maricopa Association of Governments want to make sure those kids are well-protected. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on a cross guard training event that happened on July 14.

Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.

Trump administration bars undocumented children from Head Start program

The Trump administration will block undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start and other programs, saying it is restoring integrity to federal benefits. Advocates warn of harm to vulnerable children.

Salvation Army Backpack SOS school supply drive
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It's hard to believe, but this is the last weekend of summer break for thousands of Valley students. To help make sure they have what they need to head back to school, FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports on the Backpack SOS Drive.

FOX 10 Talks Sports: Big 12 Media Days
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Sports Reporters Robby Baker & Blake Niemann discuss the upcoming ASU Football season.

Basketball & STEM merge in new youth program
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A partnership is inspiring Valley children to get involved in STEM education by incorporating basketball. The Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Suns & Honeywell teamed up to showcase how basketball & STEM are intertwined. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has the story.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

These states now require cursive to be taught in schools

Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.