Leighanne Harrison, a kindergarten teacher at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School in Phoenix, won the ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award for August.

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 | 01:43

Wednesday, August 5

Teen sentenced to 5 years for robbing 12-year-old at gunpoint in Gilbert

An 18-year-old was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing a preteen boy of his e-bike at gunpoint in Gilbert earlier this year, authorities…
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Democratic candidate nominee for Superintendent Teresa Ruiz tells the Mike Broomhead show leftover ESA funds could be used to improve the state's public school system.

Democratic candidate nominee for Superintendent Teresa Ruiz tells the Mike Broomhead show leftover ESA funds could be used to improve the state's public school system.
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Resolution Copper creates $54 million Tribal Trust

Resolution Copper has created a $54 million Tribal Trust to execute projects for eleven tribes that have cultural ties to where the Oak Flat mine…
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Resolution Copper creates $54 million Tribal Trust

Resolution Copper has created a $54 million Tribal Trust to execute projects for eleven tribes that have cultural ties to where the Oak Flat mine…
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Peoria Unified governing board members are denying accusations of the district trying to hide documents from police- and calling on parents for involvement in the online nature of the teacher sex scandal.

Peoria Unified governing board members are denying accusations of the district trying to hide documents from police- and calling on parents for involvement in the…
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Two ballot measures were removed from the ballot by a judge- one could have voided an ESA accountability initiative and one could have banned teachers unions from using state dollars.

Two ballot measures were removed from the ballot by a judge- one could have voided an ESA accountability initiative and one could have banned teachers…
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Glendale Elementary School District is considering closing schools due to declining enrollment.

Glendale Elementary School District is considering closing schools due to declining enrollment.
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Filipino grocery chain Seafood City hosting grand opening with freebies in Chandler

Seafood City’s grand opening begins at 9 a.m. and will feature performances and giveaways, said Patricia Francisco, the company’s director of digital growth and events.…
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Valley Attorney Christine Jones tells the Mike Broomhead show there should be federal or state AI policies before school districts create their own.

Valley Attorney Christine Jones tells the Mike Broomhead show there should be federal or state AI policies before school districts create their own.
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Arizona K-12 teachers can earn a $400 grant for their classrooms by participating in an SRP workshop.

Arizona K-12 teachers can earn a $400 grant for their classrooms by participating in an SRP workshop.
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Arizona governor hopeful Andy Biggs says more funding doesn’t mean better schools

Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for governor, said educational funding does not cause the education system to improve.
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Peoria Unified expands safety precautions for students ahead of the new school year amid ongoing police investigation

Peoria Unified School District begins the 2026-27 school year on August 3rd amid an ongoing police investigation, pushing the district to add extra safety measures…
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