Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute

Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.

Washington beats Arizona State 84-82 in OT after blowing 25-point lead

Braxton Meah made two free throws with 32 seconds left in overtime and Washington beat Arizona State 84-82 after blowing a 25-point, second-half lead on Thursday night.

Jaylen Wells' late 4-point play helps No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona

Jaylen Wells had a crucial 4-point play in the final minute and scored 27 points to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory.

Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand

The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.

ASU Black excellence jerseys on sale
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New Arizona State University basketball jerseys that celebrate Black excellence are hitting the shelves. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Prison labor to be used at a Maricopa County school district to ease budget constraints

A Maricopa County school district is turning to prison labor to stay within budget. For 50 cents an hour, 5 to 10 inmates from Lewis Prison will work 4 to 5 hours Saturday through Monday.

Prison labor to be used at a Maricopa County school district
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A Maricopa County school district is turning to prison labor to stay within budget. For 50 cents an hour, 5 to 10 inmates from Lewis Prison will work 4 to 5 hours Saturday through Monday. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.

Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.

Mesa Public Schools to cut jobs
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The Valley's largest school district is expected to cut hundreds of full-time positions beginning next school year. Mesa Public Schools says an enrollment drop is to blame for the 385 jobs that are expected to be cut. The cuts will include a mix of teachers, professional staff and administrators.

Educators demand lawmakers to renew Prop 123
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Arizona educators and school staff are calling on lawmakers to pass a bi-partisan compromise to raise their pay. The Arizona Education Association was joined by school teachers and staff on Monday to express support for renewing Prop 123, which passed in 2015, but is set to expire next year. Prop 123 allows money from the state trust permanent fund to be distributed to public schools. Educators are asking lawmakers to renew the measure and to include raises for all staff members, from teachers to bus drivers.

Arizona hires Desireé Reed-Francois as athletic director to navigate move to Big 12

Arizona has hired former Missouri athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois to guide the athletics department through financial difficulties prior to the school’s move to the Big 12.

Peoria Unified launches retiree leadership academy
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One does not need to be a student, or even the parent of a student, to know what's going on in the Peoria Unified School District, as a new program allows almost anyone to learn. FOX 10's Dominique Newland explains.

Nursing shortage: GCU offering accelerated program
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Arizona is expected to have the nation's biggest nursing shortage in the year 2025, with an estimated shortage of over 28,000 registered nurses. However, a private university in the Phoenix area is offering an accelerated program to help alleviate the shortage. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.

Teen violence: Notice of Claim filed against Chandler school district; principal placed on leave

More fallout due to teen violence in the East Valley, as a school principal is now on leave, days after a $6 million Notice of Claim was filed against the Chandler Unified School District.

ASU's Mesa campus to hold open door event
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Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus in Mesa will open their doors to visitors for a free event over the weekend. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on what attendees can expect to see.

Glendale students test their carmaking skills
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It was a day spent outside of the classroom for some students in Glendale, as they tested their car-making skills on Feb. 15. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.