Arizona Education News

Starting in August, high schools in Arizona will be able to apply for a grant worth up to $25,000 to develop a computer science program and train teachers.

Some Arizona schools are offering free summer meals to children in one of the poorest areas of the state, taking advantage of a federal program.

The Arizona Department of Education took heat from school-choice advocates last week after denying the stepchild of a soldier a state-funded voucher.

The Heard Museum wrapped up its second Teacher Institute program, which gives Arizona educators a better understanding of American Indian history.

Former Arizona public schools chief Diane Douglas accused her successor and the secretary of state of promoting pedophilia.

State lawmakers approved $20 million to go toward these new hires, but the Arizona State Board of Education voted this week to delay giving out the funds.

Arizona State University is one of first nine institutions across the country to receive the Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education.

Arizona is one of only eight states that does not give schools additional funding for students living in poverty, according to one nonprofit.

The Cave Creek school district wants to raise property taxes, and the nearby Scottsdale district is looking to maintain a previous increase.

Arizona school resource officers are getting special training, and it’s due in part to a tweet at the governor by state Rep. Alma Hernandez.