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 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.
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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.