About
Shira Tanzer is the education solutions reporter for KTAR News 92.3 FM. She joined KTAR in 2021 and previously worked as a reporter for Cronkite News, the Jewish News, and interned at ABC15. Shira has lived in Arizona since 2013 and brings a strong focus to local education issues in her reporting. She’s also passionate about hockey, music and horseback riding. In 2024, she earned her degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
Expertise
- Education reporting
- Broadcast journalism
- Arizona local news
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (2024)
Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot’s License
Achievements & Awards
- Reporter and anchor for Cronkite News
- Intern at ABC15 in Phoenix
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 24, 2025Keeping college affordable in Arizona: What’s next for students and families? Experts weigh in
The cost of attendance to American universities is too high for many. With high tuition costs, what can be done to improve college affordability?
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 23, 2025K-12 education: Experts explore ways to keep teachers in Arizona classrooms
Arizona K-12 education is facing multiple roadblocks in the classroom, including teacher pay, funding and support for students with disabilities.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 22, 2025Town hall gathers education experts to reframe Arizona’s education issues
The Arizona Media Association’s Education Solutions Town Hall brought together 16 local education experts earlier this month to break down the state’s top schooling issues and solutions.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 19, 2025English language learning rollbacks could impact Hispanic students’ academic success
Educators warn that rolling back English language learning guidelines may harm the success rates of Hispanic students in Arizona.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 18, 2025Kyrene School District launches anonymous reporting system for students, families
The Kyrene School District recently launched an anonymous reporting system that allows students and families to submit any safety concerns they may have.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 17, 2025Arizona students will have an easier time completing FAFSA this year
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is getting an upgrade that will make the process faster and simpler for Arizona students and their families.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 15, 2025Chandler students work on semiconductor chips for real-world job experience
Chandler students are benefitting from hands-on semiconductor lessons intended to help them train for the workforce. Here are the details.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 12, 2025Phoenix Union students working to solve major business challenges in new learning model
Major companies are turning to classrooms to help solve real-world business challenges through a new 3DE learning model.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 11, 2025Valley community college tries to increase post-grad wages for students by improving programs
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is joining the Unlocking Opportunity initiative, a program that aims to increase post-grad wages for students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 10, 202550 by Fall campaign rewards high schools based on how many students complete their FAFSA forms
The Arizona Board of Regents is offering funding to Arizona high schools in which at least 50% of eligible students complete the FAFSA form.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 8, 2025New program places Valley business leaders in the teachers’ chair
Local nonprofit Valley Leadership is launching a new program called Teachers for Literacy. Its purpose is to help teachers obtain additional training.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 4, 2025Arizona schools chief requesting $180 million to bolster school safety program
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne will request $180 million dollars from the state to further fund the school safety program.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 3, 2025Arizona governor, superintendent pass blame of fraudulent ESA purchases
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne are blaming each other the misuse of ESA funds.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 2, 2025EVIT partners with major local companies on STEM workforce development program
EVIT is partnering with companies like Boeing, Honeywell and Intel to create a STEM program that prepares students for future employment at those businesses.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 26, 2025Statewide essay contest offers middle schoolers a chance to win $529 for their college savings fund
Fifth and sixth graders in Arizona now have the opportunity to add $529 for their college fund through this year's AZ529 essay writing contest.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 25, 20251 hour of mentorship a week is changing Arizona kids’ educational futures
A study on Arizona youth mentorship programs found one hour per week between a mentor and a child can positively impact youth development.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 22, 2025Phoenix Gen Z teacher says classroom cellphone ban signed by Gov. Hobbs will help students
A Gen Z teacher in the Valley said implementing cellphone bans in classrooms can be a complicated affair.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 21, 2025West Valley trade school working to fill aviation mechanic shortage
One metro Phoenix trade school is addressing the nation's severe shortage of aircraft mechanics with an aviation technician program for high schoolers.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 20, 20251 Darn Cool School works to support children and families at Phoenix Children’s
When children are staying in the hospital, they often have to miss school. That's where 1 Darn Cool School comes in and helps.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 19, 2025Arizona-based digital school Novatio offers AI-supported learning for students
A new Arizona-based virtual school is reimagining education with shorter class times, personalized learning schedules and AI student support.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 8, 2025SRP program gives two Arizona teachers $500 whenever the Cardinals score a touchdown
Salt River Project's Touchdowns for Teachers program is back for its seventh year. It awards two educators $500 each time the Arizona Cardinals score a touchdown.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 7, 2025How can Arizona students get crucial recess time when it’s too hot to go outside?
It's not safe to send kids outside for recess when temperatures reach over 100 degrees. That's a problem for Arizona schools.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 7, 2025Fiesta Sports Foundation donating defibrillators to save lives at Arizona schools
The Fiesta Sports Foundation, a charity, is donating 25 defibrillators (AEDs) to Arizona schools. It's part of the nonprofit's AED assistance program.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Aug 6, 2025Gov. Katie Hobbs visits Phoenix middle schoolers to highlight school lunch funding
Gov. Katie Hobbs visited a Phoenix middle school to discuss the importance of $6 million of school lunch funding that will help students.