Griselda Zetino, a multimedia reporter, has a passion for storytelling. She joined the KTAR News team in December 2016. Prior to that, she worked as a freelance journalist. Her clients included NBC Latino, The Guardian and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. She enjoys covering politics, education and immigration. The Mexico native earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2011, and she is currently a board member for the Arizona Latino Media Association.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2023Preschools set kids up for success but access is limited in Arizona
Research shows preschool provides many benefits to children, but access to high-quality preschool programs is limited in Arizona.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 30, 2023Advocacy group to act as ‘watchdog’ for Arizona English-language learners
A Valley advocacy group plans to act as a "watchdog" for all things coming out of the Department of Education, including Arizona schools chief Tom Horne's efforts.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2023Former Mexican president encourages voters living in Arizona to participate in Mexico election
Mexican citizens living in Arizona will get a chance to elect the country's next president. A former president wants to ensure they participate.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2023Arizona public universities team up to research police, firefighter staffing shortages
Arizona’s three public universities are teaming up to help police and fire departments across the state to solve staffing shortages.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2023Valley school district switches to 4-day workweek to recruit, retain staff
A Phoenix-area school district is switching to a four-day workweek to attract new employees and entice current ones to stay on the job.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 22, 2023Senate bill seeks to create list of banned books in Arizona schools
State lawmakers in Arizona are considering a bill that would create a list of books not allowed in public schools.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2023Arizona’s school vouchers program director working to address parent concerns
After her family benefited from Arizona’s school vouchers program for years, Christine Accurso is now working to ensure it works properly for other parents as the program’s new executive director.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2023Complaints of ‘inappropriate lessons’ reported to Arizona Empower Hotline being investigated
An investigation into half a dozen complaints is underway following the launch of the Arizona Empower Hotline early last week.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 16, 2023Baby at Work program in Gilbert aims to ease stress for working parents
A program in Gilbert that lets parents take their newborns to work is making life easier for working parents.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 14, 2023Meet Juan Ciscomani, Arizona’s 1st naturalized American from Mexico elected to Congress
Arizona Congressman Juan Ciscomani has only been in office for two months but already is seen as a rising star in the Republican Party.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 13, 2023Arizona stands to gain billions from a more educated population, report finds
Is college worth it? A new report shows postsecondary attainment brings value not just to Arizonans, but to the state as a whole.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2023Arizona parents can report ‘inappropriate lessons’ in school through new hotline
The Arizona Department of Education has a new hotline for parents to call when they think their children are being taught "inappropriate lessons” in school.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2023Here’s what’s needed to get more Arizona adults with a college degree or credential
Arizona education experts are mapping out what is required to reach an ambitious postsecondary educational attainment goal for adults.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2023Arizonans aren’t just visiting Mexico — visa applications more than double since 2019
Mexico isn't just a top tourist destination for Arizonans – visa applications have more than doubled since 2019.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2023Supporters of Arizona’s school vouchers program march at State Capitol
Several hundred supporters of Arizona’s school vouchers program marched near the state Capitol on Wednesday, saying the program gives parents more education options for their kids.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2023Arizona Republican lawmaker proposes $10,000 teacher pay raise
An Arizona Republican lawmaker is looking to solve the state’s ongoing teacher shortage with a $10,000 pay raise, but opponents worry this approach is not sustainable.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 17, 2023Here’s how an Arizona school district improved student performance
One West Valley elementary school district is lauding its latest strategy that it says is seeing big academic improvements among students.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 16, 2023Creating scholarship program for ‘Dreamers’ is a top priority for Arizona Gov. Hobbs
Undocumented students in Arizona could see their dream of going to college become a reality, thanks to a pledge by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 15, 2023Arizona dual enrollment students more likely to go to college, policy brief finds
Taking dual enrollment classes in high school increases a student's chances of going to college, but access to these courses that provide students college credit is not equal across Arizona.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 10, 2023Arizona public schools chief says schools must prioritize student, staff safety
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is telling schools to prioritize having armed resource officers on campus.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2023Empty seats: Reversing chronic absenteeism rates in Arizona schools will take time
The rate of students missing too many school days spiked following the pandemic in Arizona, and now schools are on the hunt for solutions.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 6, 2023Empty seats: Here’s how two school districts are tackling chronic absenteeism
Avondale Elementary School District Superintendent Betsy Hargrove was in disbelief when data showed her district had a problem with students missing too much school.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 2, 2023Empty seats: COVID pandemic not the only reason for spike in chronic absenteeism in Arizona
The number of Arizona students missing school has skyrocketed over the last few years. The COVID pandemic isn’t the only reason.
-
ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 1, 2023Empty seats: Chronic absenteeism spikes in Arizona schools in recent years
Chronic absenteeism is a problem in Arizona. The issue, defined as missing 10% of the school year, skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.