Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches

Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.

Arizona teacher shortage persists, but there are some positive signs

Arizona is still experiencing a shortage of teachers, but there are some positive signs, as some districts are reporting fewer vacancies.

Parts of ASU West still without power, university officials say

Parts of Arizona State University's West Campus are still without power, according to campus officials, and it is having an impact on thousands of students who are enrolled at the West Valley-based campus.

More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5

Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.

Williams accounts for 5 touchdowns, No. 5 USC outlasts Arizona State 42-28

The Sun Devils (1-3, 0-1) opened up the playbook to keep up with the Trojans, a week after turning it over eight times in their first home shutout loss since 1988.

Arizona holds off Stanford 21-20 to snap 6-game losing streak against Cardinal

The Wildcats closed out the win with backup quarterback Noah Fifita under center after starter Jayden de Laura left the game late in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury.

2 accused of vandalizing Bullhead City school
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Two teens were arrested after police say they destroyed property at Bullhead City Middle School, used a fire extinguisher in the cafeteria, and stole a car to go on a joyride, only to later post video of the crimes on social media.

Student accused of bringing gun to campus
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A student is facing several felony charges for allegedly bringing a handgun on the North High School campus in Phoenix near 7th Street and Thomas Road.

ASU students get ready for dazzling drone display during football game

People attending the ASU football game on Sept. 23 can expect to be treated to a dazzling halftime display, and they can thank a team of ASU students for that.

Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey

Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.

Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs

The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.

Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports

The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.

Debt canceled for 1,200 former University of Phoenix students

The government is discharging $37 million in student loan debt for more than 1,200 former University of Phoenix students.

Mother for rent: Parents can hire 'second mom' for their college kids

A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.

Back in class: Mesa school reopens after monsoon
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After a powerful monsoon storm prompted the closure of a school in Mesa, class is back in session for students at Zaharis Elementary. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Zaharis Elementary reopens after monsoon storm damaged Mesa school

The school near Ellsworth and McKellips suffered from major water damage. Classrooms were left a mess, with debris scattered throughout the campus.