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 | Jul 18, 2025Surge in high school graduates enrolling at Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa Community Colleges (MCC) is breaking records again as it heads into the new school year, marking its 11th straight semester of enrollment growth.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 17, 2025Arizona campers learn about world around them by exploring Phoenix Zoo
Students visiting the Phoenix Zoo this summer are getting hands-on experience learning about animals, plants and the environment with Camp Zoo.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 16, 2025Congresswomen Ansari calls withheld education funds ‘illogical’ and ‘devastating’
U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari promised to fight against President Donald Trump's education funding pause, which she says will hurt Arizona students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 15, 2025TSMC Arizona interns mentor Boys & Girls Club kids on how to run a business
TSMC Arizona interns joined kids from the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley at JA BizTown last week to teach them about future career paths and personal finance.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 14, 2025Here’s why some students in East Valley start new school year this week
Chandler Unified School District students are heading back to class on Wednesday as the new school year officially begins.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 11, 2025Valley students can get free help this weekend filling out FAFSA financial aid forms
Education Forward Arizona is offering a free FAFSA workshop this weekend to help students complete federal financial aid forms.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 9, 2025Arizona budget includes $3.4M to help high school freshman get on track to graduate
The new Arizona state budget includes $3.4 million to help high school freshmen stay on track to graduate on time.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 8, 2025Arizona members of Congress demand release of $118M in federal education funding
Two Arizona members of Congress are urging the federal government to release $118 million in education funding to the state.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 7, 2025Glendale officers get training for active shooter scenario inside local high school
The Glendale Police Department went through active school shooter training last week at Deer Valley High School.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 2, 2025Arizona budget allocates over $28 million in funding for Arizona community colleges
Arizona's new state budget allocates millions of dollars to Maricopa Community Colleges, which educators say will hugely benefit students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 1, 2025$118 million withheld from Arizona’s schools by U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education withheld around $118 million in educational federal funding scheduled to go to Arizona schools on July 1.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jul 1, 2025What can be done about so many young Arizona kids falling behind in reading?
Education experts are concerned that young Arizona children are falling behind when it comes to reading skills.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 27, 2025Arizona Supt. Horne sides with Supreme Court on ‘offensive’ sexual content ruling
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne agrees that parents should have the final say if their children are taught material relating to sexual content.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 26, 2025Arizona students at risk as President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ threatens Pell Grants
Education advocates say cuts to Pell Grants proposed by President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" could have a deleterious effect on Arizona.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 25, 2025Gilbert Public Schools adopts wide-ranging cellphone ban for K-8 students
Gilbert Public Schools adopted a ban of on-campus cellphone use for K-8 students, even during breaks between classes and lunch.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 23, 2025ESA handbook approved, removing spending limits for purchases
The Arizona State Board of Education approved the Empowerment Scholarship Account handbook with a vote of 8-1 on Monday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 23, 2025ASU helps Native American high school students tap into their culture, learn about healthy food
Native American students are connecting with their cultures and learning to eat healthier through a new initiative at Arizona State University.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 20, 2025Why your child could be paying more for school lunches next year
For the first time since 2017-18, the Scottsdale Unified School District is raising its school lunch and breakfast prices.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 17, 2025How can early education and child care become more accessible for Arizona families?
Child care and early education are essential to Arizona families, the programs can be both expensive and scarce. What are the solutions?
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 16, 2025ASU Prep launching ‘teacherless’ charter high school program in Tempe
ASU Prep Academy is launching an innovative "teacherless" high school program focused on self-directed learning at Arizona State University.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 12, 2025Supt. Tom Horne flags Valley school district for what he calls a ‘woke’ curriculum
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said he will report a Valley school district to federal authorities over curriculum he says includes DEI material.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 11, 2025ASU partners with Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center to teach guitar skills, life lessons
Arizona State University graduate students are joining the teaching staff at the guitar club in the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 10, 2025Chunk of Arizona school funding delayed for June due to $200M state budget shortfall
Arizona schools have to wait longer than usual for nearly half of their state funding for June due to a budget shortfall, officials said.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 5, 2025$1.5M in grant money supports new college promise fund, literacy programs in Arizona
Three local education nonprofits will get $1.5 million dollars in grants from a center with the philanthropic group Arizona Community Foundation.