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 | 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.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 26, 20261st-generation Arizona students can face unique challenges when applying for college
First-generation Arizona students can face unique challenges when it comes to the college application process.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 25, 2026ASU teams up with TSMC Arizona for free semiconductor training program
ASU and TSMC Arizona are partnering to launch a free semiconductor training program.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 20, 2026Arizona joins federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over student loan limits
Arizona joined 25 other states in a lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that caps student loans for graduate students in key health care fields.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 20, 2026Peoria Unified School District changes interim superintendent plan amid controversy
The embattled Peoria Unified School District changed its future leadership plans as it deals with the fallout of a teacher-student sex scandal.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 19, 2026Republican leader criticizes Peoria district’s handling of alleged teacher sex scandal
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen accused Peoria Unified School District leaders of mishandling allegations of sexual misconduct by two teachers.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 19, 2026Maricopa County partners with mental health service provider to provide telehealth to 50K kids
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is partnering with Cartwheel to offer counseling and clinical care services to Valley students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 18, 2026If passed by voters, proposed Tempe sales tax would fund preschool program expansion
A proposed Tempe sales tax would allow the city to expand its preschool program, opening more spots for local families.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 15, 2026Maryvale 4th grade teacher wins ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award for May
The "Pay Tribute to a Teacher" award winner for May is David Solano, a fourth grade teacher at Palm Lane Elementary School in Maryvale.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 15, 2026After graduating at 73, University of Arizona student heads to law school
A 73-year-old university graduate is celebrating her latest degree and preparing for law school after starting over later in life.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 15, 2026Kyrene teachers set to receive pay increase as 3 schools close
Kyrene will close three schools before the 2027-28 school year, including Kyrene Traditional Academy and two district middle schools.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 14, 2026Tom Horne, Kimberly Yee argue over teacher pay, DEI in heated debate
In the Republican primary debate, Tom Horne and Kimberly Yee clashed over education priorities in Arizona’s schools chief race.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 13, 2026Why Arizona educators who don’t report suspected abuse could face felony charges
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said educators who fail to follow Arizona's mandatory reporting laws if they suspect child abuse could face felony charges.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 12, 2026Peoria Unified violated reporting law in Haley Beck sexual misconduct case, Horne says
Tom Horne says Peoria Unified didn't follow Arizona statute in reporting two teachers accused of sexual misconduct involving a student.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 12, 2026Harrison Ford encourages ASU students to ‘build something that didn’t exist yesterday’
Harrison Ford gave the commencement speech at ASU on Monday and encouraged students "build something that didn't exist yesterday."
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 11, 2026Arizona and US Department of Labor aim to double the number of apprentices in the state
The U.S. Department of Labor picked Arizona for a new youth apprenticeship initiative to double the number of apprentices in the state.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 8, 2026How a Tempe school librarian transformed his library into a thriving ‘third space’ for students
Inside the Marcos de Niza library, where a Tempe librarian is creating a 'third space' and using vinyl, esports and D&D to triple book checkouts.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 8, 2026Teacher Appreciation Week: Catching up with August 2025 Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner
Kelly Nelson, a special education teacher at Chandler's Kyrene Aprende Middle School, won our August 2025 teacher tribute award.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 7, 2026EVIT files injunction request against 9 school districts as legal battle continues
The East Valley Institute of Technology filed a request for an injunction as part of its ongoing legal battle with nine local school districts.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 7, 2026Balsz School District surprised with $2,500 for each school from Fiesta Sports Foundation
The Fiesta Sports Foundation celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by giving goody bags and major checks to schools in the Balsz School District.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 5, 2026Peoria Unified replaces board president amid teacher sexual misconduct allegations
The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board voted to replace governing board president Heather Rooks Tuesday night amid the district’s ongoing teacher sexual misconduct case.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 5, 2026Teacher Appreciation Week: Catching up with June 2025 Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner
Kelly Melrose of Camelback High School used her Pay Tribute to a Teacher prize to cover students' athletic expenses.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 4, 2026New affordable housing option in Phoenix opens for single parents pursuing college degrees
The Phoenix Scholar House is now open, offering single parents working towards a college degree an affordable housing option.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | May 4, 2026Teacher Appreciation Week: Catching up with March 2026 Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner
Jean-Pierre Thompson of Mesa's Field Elementary School looks back at what winning a Pay Tribute to a Teacher award meant to him.