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 | Feb 13, 2026Alhambra district still faces budget shortfall after decision to close two schools
The Alhambra Elementary School District's decision to close two schools won't completely solve its budget shortfall, the Phoenix district's superintendent said.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 13, 2026Phoenix Union board member steps down amid calls for his resignation
Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board member Jeremiah Cota submitted his resignation on Friday amid calls for him to step down.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 13, 2026Leader of Arizona ESA accountability initiative says she doesn’t want to end school vouchers
One of the leaders of a group trying to rein in Arizona's school voucher program said she doesn't want to eliminate ESAs.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 12, 2026Phoenix district votes to close 2 schools, including campus for immigrant students
The Alhambra Elementary School District voted Thursday to close two Phoenix schools this summer due to low enrollment and budget concerns.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 11, 2026Paradise Valley Unified superintendent fired after allegedly lying on job application
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to terminate the contract of Superintendent Todd Cummings.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 11, 2026ASU is helping state’s academics, teacher shortage using data from struggling schools
ASU is partnering with education officials to offset the state’s public school teacher shortage and improve academic performance.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 10, 2026Arizona schools again face threat of lost federal funding over DEI initiatives
New federal guidance means Arizona schools that don’t comply with anti-DEI policies will lose funding, despite a recent court ruling to the contrary.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Ballot measure filed in effort to alter Arizona’s school voucher program
Accountability for Arizona’s school voucher program could be on your November ballot after a new voter initiative was filed last week.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 9, 2026Number of Arizona school districts at high financial risk levels doubles over last year
The number of Arizona school districts whose finances are considered high risk or approaching high risk doubled over the past year.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 6, 2026Republican state lawmakers condemn teachers who called out sick for ICE protests
Republican state lawmakers are speaking out against teachers who called out sick last week as part of a nationwide protest against ICE actions.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 5, 2026Hundreds call for Phoenix school board member to resign over his controversial political ties
Hundreds of people in the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) are calling for governing board member Jeremiah Cota to resign.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 4, 2026Who is running to be Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction?
Here's a look at what the 2026 candidates for Arizona superintendent of public instruction think are the top education issues.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 3, 2026Mesa Public Schools leases vacant space to local private school for kids with autism
Mesa Public Schools is putting unused space at two campuses to good use by leasing it to a local private school that serves children with autism.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Students from around 30 Valley schools stage walkout as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests
Students at about 30 high schools across the Valley are walking out of class Friday as a part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 30, 2026Why are Arizona families moving their kids from public to private schools?
A growing number of Arizona families are moving their kids from public to private schools for a variety of reasons.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 28, 2026Phoenix Union reminds families about remote learning options amid ICE activity
The Phoenix Union High School District is reminding students concerned about immigration raids they have the option to log into class remotely.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 27, 2026Gilbert, Balsz school districts vote to close schools before 2026-27 year
The Gilbert Public Schools governing board approved the closure of Pioneer Elementary School Tuesday, shutting the school down before the 2026-27 school year.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Phoenix district weighs closure of 2 schools, including campus for immigrant students
The Alhambra Elementary School District is considering closing two Phoenix schools this summer due to low enrollment and budget concerns.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 23, 2026Arizona schools no longer face threat of lost federal funding over DEI language
The threat of $866 million in lost federal funding if Arizona schools did not comply with anti-DEI policies is no longer on the table.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 20, 20262026 State of Education address covers increasing school resource officers, teacher pay
Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne's State of Education address on Tuesday focused on school safety, teacher pay, literacy rates and DEI policies throughout the state.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 20, 2026Could paid parental leave for Arizona educators improve teacher shortages?
Arizona does not offer guaranteed paid parental leave for teachers, and that could be contributing to the state’s teacher shortage.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 19, 2026Arizona high schoolers could receive free spring training tickets by completing the FAFSA form
Arizona high schoolers who love baseball are in luck. If they complete their FAFSA, they could be eligible for free spring training tickets. Here's why.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 16, 2026Large East Valley school district cutting 90 jobs, with more expected
The Chandler Unified School District is cutting dozens of jobs for the 2026-27 school year as it works to close a $12 million budget deficit.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Jan 15, 2026Phoenix school district switching back to 5-day week despite teacher opposition
Despite teacher opposition, a Phoenix school district is switching back to a five-day week after several years on a four-day model.