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 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.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 30, 2026Arizona students turn career training into higher graduation rates and job-ready skills
Arizona students in career programs are graduating at higher rates while gaining hands-on skills in fields like sports medicine and engineering.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 30, 2026West Valley trade school students refurbish city of Surprise vehicle for security use
Students at West-MEC in Surprise are helping protect their community by transforming a city golf cart into a security vehicle.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 29, 2026Arizona GOP budget proposal includes millions in education funding cuts, omits Prop 123
The Arizona budget package introduced by Republicans this week cuts millions in education-related spending and doesn't include the Prop 123 school funding mechanism.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 27, 2026Parents take control of Phoenix charter school to save it from financial crisis
A group of Valley parents launched a nonprofit to take over their children’s charter school after the former charter holder fell into financial disarray.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 24, 2026Surprise students concerned about ICE detention facility’s proximity to 3 schools
Students in the Dysart Unified School District are speaking out against a proposed immigration detention facility in Surprise.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 23, 2026ASU Prep students reach into Earth’s orbit to speak with the International Space Station
After learning about space for a year, a group of Phoenix students spoke with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station on Thursday.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 23, 2026Could 3D-printed weapons cause safety issues at Arizona schools?
Your child's new hobby could become a school safety concern. 3D-printed weapons are an emerging issue in Arizona.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 22, 2026Percentage of Latino students at Arizona public schools increases as ESA usage rises
Latino students make up a growing percentage of Arizona K-12 public school students, a trend advocates attribute to the rise of school choice.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 17, 2026Phoenix humanities teacher wins Outspoken’s ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award
April's KTAR News 92.3 FM's Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos' "Pay Tribute to a Teacher" award went to Rachel Winstead, a Phoenix Humanities teacher.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 17, 2026A Valley teacher is using her own learning disabilities to connect with students
Kaitlin Moriarty, a teacher at Peralta Elementary School in Maryvale, has two learning disabilities that help her relate to struggling students.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 16, 2026Why are top Arizona Democrats opposing new federal education tax credit?
Top Arizona Democrats at the state and national levels are taking a stand against a new federal education tax credit program.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Apr 15, 2026Phoenix trade school opens nation’s 1st semiconductor cleanroom for K-12 students
The nation's first semiconductor cleanroom for students in grades K-12 is now open at West-MEC, a Valley trade school.