Danny Shapiro
Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats
Metro Phoenix has fallen victim this school year to a new reality of increased, oftentimes sophisticated traumatic threats that disrupt learning, drain law enforcement resources and have communities on edge.2 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
New survey shows where Arizona voters stand on education issues
A recent survey shows where Arizona voters agree on education issues, which one organization believes can help guide state lawmakers on policy.3 days ago
Kevin Stone
68 people charged with trespassing related to April pro-Palestine protest at ASU
Dozens of people involved in an April pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University in Tempe have been officially charged with trespassing.3 days ago
Aaron Decker
SRP begins applications for classroom grants that provide up to $5,000 to Arizona teachers
Arizona teacher are now eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in classroom grants that go toward STEM and social science education.8 days ago
Kevin Stone
ASU announces creation of Center for Free Speech, with annual forum starting in 2025
Arizona State University is creating a Center for Free Speech that will host an annual forum starting next year, the Tempe-based school announced.10 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Peoria school district reverses course, votes to provide mental health support funding to students
A Peoria school district voted Thursday to provide mental health support funding to students, a flip from earlier in the month when the board declined federal grant funding.15 days ago
Kevin Stone
US Department of Education restores $29M in expired funding to Arizona schools
The U.S. Department of Education has agreed to restore $29 million in expired funding to Arizona schools.15 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Scottsdale high school threat came from out of the country, police say
A threat that forced the lockdown of a Scottsdale high school on Wednesday came from out of the country, according to police.16 days ago
Kevin Stone
Another Valley child faces consequences of making school threats
A teenager was arrested Wednesday in what was the 11th case involving school threats in metro Phoenix this month, authorities said.16 days ago
KTAR.com
Arizona Department of Education wants to spend $15M on police officers for schools
Tom Horne said he fears an armed assailant will try to hurt students. That's why we wants to amplify the presence of police in Arizona schools.16 days ago
Kevin Stone
Valley teen wins prestigious National Student Poets honor for 2024
A Valley teen who has a way with words was named one of five National Student Poets for 2024 on Thursday.16 days ago
Kevin Stone
ASU ranked as nation’s top college for innovation for 10th straight year but trails U of A overall
US News & World Report has named Arizona State University the nation’s top college for innovation for the 10th consecutive year.16 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Valley organizations work to reduce absentee problem in schools
Local nonprofit Valley of the Sun United Way is working to bring awareness to chronic absentee problems in schools.17 days ago
Aaron Decker
Peoria school district rejects federal grant to provide mental health services to students
The Peoria Unified School District voted against a federal grant that would provide money for mental health services for students.17 days ago
KTAR Video
Video: Are Arizona schools addressing youth and teen mental health?
After a recent surge in Arizona youth being involved in school threats, Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos wonder if local school districts are properly addressing students mental health.18 days ago
KTAR.com
6 Arizona schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools
Six Arizona schools were named as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education on Monday.19 days ago
Danny Shapiro
ASU to implement student tuition surcharge for spring semester due to budget cuts
Arizona State University will implement a tuition surcharge for students in the spring and plans to enact other measures to offset budget cuts brought on by the state legislature.19 days ago
KTAR.com
12-year-old Apache Junction girl arrested for posting school threat on social media
A 12-year-old Apache Junction girl was arrested Tuesday for posting a school threat on social media, authorities said.23 days ago
Kevin Stone
Supt. Tom Horne feuding with Phoenix school district over Black Lives Matter poster
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and a Phoenix elementary school district are feuding over a Black Lives Matter poster.23 days ago
Balin Overstolz McNair
Arizona nonprofit and industry partner launch master’s scholarships for Native American students
An Arizona nonprofit has partnered with a mining company to help Native American students further their college educations.24 days ago
KTAR.com
Arizona school districts running out of time to spend federal COVID funding
Several Arizona school districts are running out of time to spend money allocated to them as part of federal COVID funding.25 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
West Valley district building its 8th elementary school
A West Valley school district is set to break ground Friday on a new elementary school in Goodyear. It's named after a 38-year district employee.30 days ago
KTAR.com
Threats to Buckeye schools circulating online are not credible, police say
Threats to Buckeye schools that have been making the rounds online this week are not credible, authorities said Wednesday.1 month ago
Kevin Stone
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against Buckeye principal accused of luring minor
Prosecutors said Monday they won’t pursue charges against a former Buckeye principal who was arrested last week for allegedly luring a minor.1 month ago
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