Kevin Stone
Superintendent of financially troubled Phoenix school district resigns
The superintendent of a financially troubled Phoenix school district resigned on Thursday.18 hours ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Horne highlights school safety, teacher retention, more in annual State of Education address
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne delivered his annual State of Education speech this week, touching on 15 different initiatives his department has recently or is currently overseeing.2 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
AZED task force places more than 4,000 Narcan kits in schools
Ever looked up "free Narcan kits Phoenix"? You'll see that many are in public schools. That's because of a task force launched by education officials.5 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ 2026 fiscal year budget proposal includes ESA program overhaul
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released her 2026 fiscal year budget proposal on Friday and it contained a school voucher program overhaul that would save the state an estimated $150 million.7 days ago
Kevin Stone
Armed man arrested on campus of Arizona charter school
An armed man was arrested on the campus of an Arizona charter school on Thursday morning, authorities said.8 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
State college board urges students to complete FAFSA forms
The Arizona Board of Regents is highlighting the importance of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).9 days ago
Kevin Stone
Mesa Public Schools announces layoffs as enrollment, funding decline
Some Mesa Public Schools teachers won’t be back in the fall because of pending staffing cuts, Arizona’s largest public school district announced.12 days ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona Republican leader discusses approach to working with Democratic governor
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said both parties are entering the fresh legislative year with similar priorities. It's the solutions that differ.12 days ago
David Veenstra
Arizona HS seniors who apply for federal student aid can get free spring training tickets
Arizona high school seniors who complete the FAFSA will receive free spring training tickets.13 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
New funding available to help schools get Arizona students to college
Education Forward Arizona is continuing its College Knowing and Going program in an ongoing effort to get more students into post-secondary education.16 days ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona’s free tutoring program ends early after funding runs out
The Arizona Department of Education ended its free tutoring program early after running out of money to fund it.23 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Peoria teacher wins Bruce and Gaydos’ teacher tribute for serving students during personal tragedy
A hard-working West Valley high school teacher won the Tribute to a Teacher award from KTAR News 92.3 FM's Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos.29 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
State schools’ chief and governor at odds over ESA audit process
We’re learning more about the conflict between Katie Hobbs and Tom Horne over the use of risk-based auditing in the Empowerment Scholarship Account Program.30 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Horne, Hobbs at odds at plan to trim ESA imbursement backlog using risk-based auditing
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to reconsider his decision to use risk-based auditing to dissipate a hefty backlog of empowerment scholarship account (ESA) requests.1 month ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Mesa Unified School District latest to use robots for sporting events
Mesa Unified School District is the latest district to utilize TinyMobileRobots, which help keep campuses clean and mark fields used in sporting activities.1 month ago
Elenee Dao/ABC15 Arizona
Audit report shows some Arizona schools’ emergency operations plans not up to minimum standards
The Arizona Auditor General’s Office report said none of the school emergency operations plans fully met the state’s minimum standard.1 month ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Arizona teachers want to stay to help their students, but they need more support, report finds
Despite dissatisfaction with Arizona's public education system, many teachers are staying out of love for their students, a new report found.1 month ago
Danny Shapiro
Arizona officials make $48 million available for hiring of armed campus officers, counselors
Arizona education officials announced Monday they have voted to make $48 million in school safety funding available for schools to hire armed campus officers and counselors.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
Roosevelt School District board votes to close 5 Phoenix schools, but not without opposition
The Roosevelt School District Governing Board voted to close down five schools in south Phoenix during a special meeting on Thursday evening.2 months ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
South Phoenix school district may close several campuses in effort to save money
A south Phoenix school district board will vote Thursday on whether to close five of its schools in an effort to boost educational outcomes and spending efficiency.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona gets $34.8M federal grant to benefit educationally disadvantaged students
Arizona is getting a $34.8 million federal grant to benefit educationally disadvantaged students through its public charter school system.2 months ago
Kevin Stone
2 people from out of state charged with defrauding Arizona school voucher program
Two people from out of state have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the Arizona school voucher program of over $100,000.2 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
New law requires Arizona schools give students eye exams 3 times throughout public, charter education
The 2024-25 school year is offering something new for Arizona students: free vision screenings that can catch potential health problems early.2 months ago
