Arizona superintendent hopefuls debate ESAs, education funding and teacher pay
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 01:47
Arizona superintendent candidates Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz took to the debate stage Tuesday night, discussing Arizona’s school voucher program, the teacher shortage, academics and education funding.
Thursday, September 17
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Tempe community members spoke at a governing board meeting Wednesday night, voicing concern over a recent voyeurism case involving a teacher at Corona Del Sol High School.
Tempe community members spoke at a governing board meeting Wednesday night, voicing concern over a recent voyeurism case involving a teacher at Corona Del Sol…
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Proposition 318 could ban student athletes from competing on teams designated for the opposite biological sex.
This election season, Arizona voters will decide if youth should be banned from sports teams designated for the opposite biological sex.
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The Cartwright School District has been unable to pay its SROs or renew its milk contract due to governing board members skipping board meetings according to governing board president Lydia Hernandez.
The Cartwright School District has been unable to pay its SROs or renew its milk contract due to governing board members skipping board meetings according…
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Apache Junction Unified School District is offering a unique program for ESA users that allows students to take individual courses at the district for a fee.
Apache Junction Unified School District is offering a unique program for ESA users that allows students to take individual courses at the district for a…
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Wednesday, September 16
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Business owner accused of $33 million in fraudulent Arizona Medicaid billing
Prosecutors also want to seize a Rolls Royce and other luxury assets that Maurice Williams allegedly bought with fraudulently obtained Medicaid funds. Read the full…
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The two candidates for Arizona's next state schools chief disagree when it comes to whether school resource officers should be embedded on every Arizona campus.
The two candidates for Arizona's next state schools chief disagree when it comes to whether school resource officers should be embedded on every Arizona campus.
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Monday, September 14
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Grand Canyon University held its first annual civics conference Friday, bringing together high schoolers and college students to encourage civics discussions in the next generation.
Grand Canyon University held its first annual civics conference Friday, bringing together high schoolers and college students to encourage civics discussions in the next generation.
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A new nationwide AI partnership between the American Federation of Teachers and Microsoft could change how AI uses your child's classroom data
A new nationwide AI partnership between the American Federation of Teachers and Microsoft could change how AI uses your child's classroom data
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Friday, September 11
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Arizona U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego breaks down his four-part plan to restore the public education system, including reversing cuts to the U.S. Department of Education.
Arizona U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego breaks down his four-part plan to restore the public education system, including reversing cuts to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Thursday, September 10
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25 years ago an Ironwood High School teacher created a unity flag after 9/11, commemorating the tragedy. Now it's on display in the school once again.
25 years ago an Ironwood High School teacher created a unity flag after 9/11, commemorating the tragedy. Now it's on display in the school once…
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SUSD is considering more school closures due to declining enrollment.
SUSD is considering more school closures due to declining enrollment.
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Could AI spell the end of the human race?
An end to the human race brought on by supremely intelligent artificial intelligence. It’s not a movie plot; experts say it could happen—and soon. However,…
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Wednesday, September 9
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Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines
Arizona health officials are ensuring residents can still get flu and COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies during the 2026–27 respiratory illness season, even if federal recommendations…
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The Arizona auditor general's office released a report showing flaws in ABOR's financial reporting system.
The Arizona auditor general's office released a report showing flaws in ABOR's financial reporting system.
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Tuesday, September 8
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West Valley sexual assault suspect returned to Arizona after arrest in UK
Michael Munufie left the country early in the investigation, traveling first to Canada and then to the United Kingdom, according to the Surprise Police Department.…
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Aydin-Kane Vo is the newest ABOR student regent, working on improving student access across the state's three public universities.
Aydin-Kane Vo is the newest ABOR student regent, working on improving student access across the state's three public universities.
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