Bezos Academy funding free preschool in Mesa; expected to open by 2025
Free preschool is coming to Mesa, courtesy of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.
Free preschool is coming to Mesa, courtesy of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.
Bezos Academy funding free Mesa preschools
The Bezos Academy, funded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is partnering with Mesa Public Schools. They plan to open three year-round preschools for kids ages 3 to 5. In order to qualify, a family of four cannot earn more than about $120,000. The schools will be located at Sandra Day O'Connor Elementary School, Charles D. Poster Junior High School, and Fremont Junior High School. The schools are expected to be open in 2025.
The Bezos Academy, funded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is partnering with Mesa Public Schools. They plan to open three year-round preschools for kids ages 3 to 5. In order to qualify, a family of four cannot earn more than about $120,000. The schools will be located at Sandra Day O'Connor Elementary School, Charles D. Poster Junior High School, and Fremont Junior High School. The schools are expected to be open in 2025.
UArizona employees facing layoffs amid financial miscalculation
The Southern Arizona-based public university is grappling with a miscalculation of its predicted cash on hand, to the tune of $240 million.
The Southern Arizona-based public university is grappling with a miscalculation of its predicted cash on hand, to the tune of $240 million.
UArizona details how university will get back on financial track
The Southern Arizona-based public university is grappling with a $240 million miscalculation of its predicted cash on hand, and Robbins told the university's Faculty Senate that there will be employee layoffs in the Athletics Office. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on how the university will scale back.
The Southern Arizona-based public university is grappling with a $240 million miscalculation of its predicted cash on hand, and Robbins told the university's Faculty Senate that there will be employee layoffs in the Athletics Office. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on how the university will scale back.
From jail to a degree: This ASU grad's story
This week, hundreds of Arizona State University students are completing a major milestone in their lives by getting their hands on their long-awaited diploma. For one student, his journey has taken him from behind bars to this major accomplishment. FOX 10?s Lauren Clark has the story.
This week, hundreds of Arizona State University students are completing a major milestone in their lives by getting their hands on their long-awaited diploma. For one student, his journey has taken him from behind bars to this major accomplishment. FOX 10?s Lauren Clark has the story.
3 women attacked near University of Arizona
Police in Tucson have issued a warning after three women were assaulted and nearly abducted in the last week near the University of Arizona campus.
Police in Tucson have issued a warning after three women were assaulted and nearly abducted in the last week near the University of Arizona campus.
Scottsdale kids read to mini donkey, horses
A mini donkey and three mini horses from Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales were special guests for young readers at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more on the adorable story.
A mini donkey and three mini horses from Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales were special guests for young readers at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more on the adorable story.
Harvard president to remain in position following backlash on antisemitism testimony
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
U.S. News and World Report names Arizona's top elementary school
U.S. News and World Report just came out with its list of the top elementary schools in the state of Arizona. Here's more on the school that topped the list – Knox Gifted Academy in Chandler.
U.S. News and World Report just came out with its list of the top elementary schools in the state of Arizona. Here's more on the school that topped the list – Knox Gifted Academy in Chandler.
Woman's ASU graduation was decades in the making
Thousands of students graduated from ASU Monday morning, including a woman who says her graduation has been decades in the making. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on her life, her journey, and her mission to inspire others.
Thousands of students graduated from ASU Monday morning, including a woman who says her graduation has been decades in the making. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on her life, her journey, and her mission to inspire others.
Do teachers who moonlight in adult content like OnlyFans have legal recourse?
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
At a small rural Missouri high school, two English teachers shared a secret: Both were posting adult content on OnlyFans, the subscription-based website known for sexually explicit content.
Celebrating ASU graduates
It's graduation day at Arizona State University! The school's winter graduation ceremony is being held on Dec. 11 at Desert Financial Arena, and FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with some of the graduates.
It's graduation day at Arizona State University! The school's winter graduation ceremony is being held on Dec. 11 at Desert Financial Arena, and FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with some of the graduates.
Arizona woman earns caregiver scholarship
The pandemic led to a massive shortage of caregivers across the country, but now a company is trying to change that by handing out scholarships. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen introduces us to a Valley woman who got one.
The pandemic led to a massive shortage of caregivers across the country, but now a company is trying to change that by handing out scholarships. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen introduces us to a Valley woman who got one.
Great Hearts Trivium Prep earns Purple Star
Great Hearts Trivium Prep has been awarded a Purple Star. It's a new program that helps children from military families feel at home. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Great Hearts Trivium Prep has been awarded a Purple Star. It's a new program that helps children from military families feel at home. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
These are Wikipedia's 25 most-viewed articles of 2023
English Wikipedia raked in more than 84 billion views this year.
English Wikipedia raked in more than 84 billion views this year.
4 Paradise Valley area schools may close by the end of the school year
A school district in the Phoenix area could have four fewer schools by the end of the school year.
A school district in the Phoenix area could have four fewer schools by the end of the school year.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
Florida county schools adding four-day weekend 'mini-breaks' to improve attendance
A school board is "trying something new" by adding four-day weekends to the school calendar to combat absenteeism.
A school board is "trying something new" by adding four-day weekends to the school calendar to combat absenteeism.
Sonoran Foothills students learn coding
Students at Sonoran Foothills School spent an hour coding Wednesday morning. It's part of a STEM initiative in the Deer Valley Unified School District to get kids excited about learning. FOX 10's Irene Snyder takes a look at what the students did.
Students at Sonoran Foothills School spent an hour coding Wednesday morning. It's part of a STEM initiative in the Deer Valley Unified School District to get kids excited about learning. FOX 10's Irene Snyder takes a look at what the students did.
High school students helping train service dogs
We're taking a closer look at a program that trains service dogs and then gives them to veterans and first responders. Completely free. The most amazing part? It's run out of a high school. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
We're taking a closer look at a program that trains service dogs and then gives them to veterans and first responders. Completely free. The most amazing part? It's run out of a high school. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.