Mesa Public Schools consider cutting music classes amid budget, enrollment crisis

The discussion during the Mesa Public Schools board meeting centered around the budget and possible removal of music classes amid declining enrollment.

Mesa Public Schools board addresses budget issues
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Debate in the Mesa Public Schools board meeting centered around the budget and attracted a capacity crowd as the possibility of removing music classes amid declining enrollment was presented to the public. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.

Isaac School District teachers vote to work amid financial crisis
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Isaac School District teachers voted to return to work on Wednesday. This comes after a meeting with a state-appointed receiver on Tuesday. The Arizona House Education Committee also advanced a bill to secure payroll. It still needs to be passed by both chambers.

Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Isaac School Dist.: AZ leaders demand accountability
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Political leaders in Arizona are demanding accountability, as the scale of Isaac School District's financial troubles become clear. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.

Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze

The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.

School district's financial crisis l Morning Headlines Jan. 28
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The troubled Isaac Elementary School District in Phoenix received a little financial help from the federal government; a Mesa school district is considering layoffs amid a budget shortfall; and more. Here's a look at some of your top stories for the morning of Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

AZ lawmakers look to help Isaac School District teachers
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Arizona lawmakers are working to get aid for teachers who've been at the will of a struggling school district that's millions of dollars in debt. That district doesn't have the money to make payroll. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on what lawmakers are doing.

ASU holds open house to entice future students
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Have you ever thought about attending ASU? If so, the college is opening its doors at all of its campuses for the public to come and explore. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

Educators call on AZ legislature to help school district
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FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas is at the Arizona Capitol with the latest from educators as they're worried for their futures. The Isaac Elementary School District is in a major multi-million dollar financial crisis, even with a new $6 infusion from the feds.

Isaac Elementary School District receives $6M
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Educators at the Isaac Elementary School District received good news on Monday from the federal government. Money is on the way. For now, however, the county says it won’t go toward paying the district's payroll. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest.

Arizona Education Association President searching for answers to Isaac School District financial crisis

The Isaac School District is facing a $12-15 million financial crisis as teachers, families and Arizona Education Association President Marisol Garcia are all searching high and low for answers to keep students and educators in the classroom.

Phoenix school district workers expected to demonstrate
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Isaac Elementary School District workers are expected to hold demonstrations on Jan. 27 amid financial troubles within the district. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school

Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.

No end in sight for Isaac School Board financial saga
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Teachers are planning to head to the State Capitol on Monday after school to try and find a solution for the Isaac School Boards $12-15 million budget shortfall. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

District could close 2 Phoenix elementary schools
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Dunbar and Heard Elementary Schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District could be closed due to declining enrollment, following a series of planned public meetings.

ASU All Access | Ep. 14
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We take a look ahead to spring practices for ASU football and catch up with the Sun Devils' new tennis coach on ASU All Access.

Future of Isaac School District in doubt amid crisis
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Parents and teachers are equally concerned for students as a financial crisis has left the future of the Isaac School District clouded in doubt. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

New details on deadly child abuse case; egg prices put strain on AZ shoppers | Nightly Roundup

From new details surrounding a deadly child abuse case that resulted in the arrest of two women to what some Arizonans are doing to deal with high egg prices, here's a look at some of your top stories.