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 | Jun 22, 2026Arizona’s 2027 budget eliminates millions in education funding, state universities included
Education funding in Arizona fell for fiscal year 2027 after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the new state budget, with free school meals not falling by the wayside.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 18, 2026Arizona Republican governor hopefuls debate about future of school vouchers
The four Republican gubernatorial candidates argued in support of the state's school voucher program during their debate.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 17, 2026Analysis of Arizona ESA data shows participation tilts toward high-income ZIP codes
A new analysis found that students from high-income ZIP codes are enrolled in Arizona's school voucher program at a higher rate than students from low-income postal zones.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 16, 20261 Arizona ESA reform initiative ends campaign to qualify for November ballot
The organizers of one Arizona ESA reform initiative stopped collecting signatures, dropping their effort to get it on the November ballot.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 15, 2026Arizona Republicans ask voters to block teacher-backed ESA accountability initiative
Arizona Republican lawmakers referred a ballot measure that could potentially render a teacher-backed ESA accountability initiative void.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 12, 2026Hobbs says state budget will fully fund schools despite not including Prop 123 renewal
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said despite a stalemate when it comes to boosting teacher salaries, the state’s K-12 schools will remain fully funded.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 12, 2026Arizona Talks works to increase and showcase speech and debate clubs at state high schools
Arizona Talks is launching the Civic Action Network, an initiative to expand speech and debate programs and showcase local talent.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 11, 2026Arizona students may be able to leave school for religious instruction soon
Arizona lawmakers passed a bill allowing students to leave school for religious instruction. The measure now heads to Governor Hobbs for a final decision.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 11, 2026Arizona approves $78.7M in school safety grants, turns down over $100M in requests
The Arizona State Board of Education recently awarded nearly $79 million in school safety grants but had to turn down over $100 million in requests.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 10, 2026State budget deal lacks Prop 123 funding mechanism, additional ESA program staff
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made Proposition 123 a major issue during state budget talks, but the education funding mechanism didn't make the cut.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 10, 2026New study finds Arizona colleges may not be preparing teachers to help English learners read
A new study from the National Council on Teacher Quality shows Arizona colleges’ teacher prep programs may not provide adequate focus on teaching English language learners how to read.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Deer Valley community calls for governing board member to step down after alleged Nazi salute
A Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board member is facing calls from the community to resign after she appeared to do a Nazi salute and say “heil” during a public meeting in May.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Phoenix Union High School District approves 15 new school resource officers
The Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board recently approved the addition of 15 school resource officers.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 9, 2026Why did enrollment numbers at Arizona charter schools stop growing?
After a decade of significant growth, Arizona charter school enrollment hit a plateau in recent years, a trend experts attribute to a variety of factors.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 8, 2026Arizona high school student joins World Literacy Foundation effort to boost reading proficiency
Yatharth Tomar, an Arizona high school student, is doing his part to address the state's literacy crisis through a World Literacy Foundation program.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 5, 2026US official teaches Valley students about nation’s birthday on ‘History Rocks!’ tour
The "History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour" stopped at a Chandler school, giving students a chance to learn about the nation's 250th birthday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 5, 2026Phoenix high school graduate earns $2 million in college scholarships
Abigail Irigoyen Castillo looked forward to getting acceptance letters when she started applying for college, but she wasn't expecting to receive $2 million in scholarships as well.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 4, 2026Peoria Unified governing board request a judge take a closer look at search warrant
The Peoria Unified School District recently filed a motion asking a judge to review the scope of a Peoria Police Department search warrant.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 3, 2026280 high schoolers head to DC for Arizona Cardinals’ annual Civics Matters trip
The Arizona Cardinals' fifth annual Civics Matters trip is taking 280 high school students to Washington, D.C.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 3, 2026Arizona State University under federal investigation for potentially illegal DEI policies
The U.S. Justice Department announced it is investigating Arizona State University over practices relating to DEI.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jun 2, 2026Where does Arizona rank in terms of racial equality in classroom?
Arizona is ranked 18th in the nation when it comes to racial equality in the classroom, according to WalletHub.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 29, 2026Peoria Unified School District served with search warrant in teacher sex scandal case
The Peoria Unified School District was served with a search warrant related to the investigation into two former teachers who allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a student.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 28, 2026Valley school board member under fire after apparent Nazi salute during meeting
A Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board member is under fire after she appeared to do a Nazi salute and say “heil” during a meeting this week.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 27, 2026Arizona named Southwest regional hub for semiconductor education
Arizona was named as a hub to organize and support education and pathways for the microelectronics industry across multiple Southwest states.