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Proposition 144 in the Nov. 3 general election contains multiple provisions about how elections are run in Arizona. However, some of the stipulations in Prop 144, also known as the Fast Accurate Secure Transparent Election Results Act, are already federal law.

Southwest Human Development is working with thousands of small childcare centers across Arizona to help decrease the state's childcare waitlist. 

SUSD is considering closing multiple schools. Parents and community members are asking the board to consider their options before shutting down their kids' schools.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced Monday that American Airlines will anchor its planned West Terminal, though the first phase isn't expected to open until late 2033. Phoenix Aviation Director Chad Makovsky said picking American as the terminal's primary carrier marks a significant step forward for the project, which will give airlines room to expand as the airport's existing terminals reach their limits.

Tonight Scottsdale Unified will present a plan that could shut down multiple schools in the districts to parents

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, psychiatrist Dr. Philip Yam of Serenity Mental Health Centers is spotlighting transcranial magnetic stimulation — a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain and promote healing in patients with depression.

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, psychiatrist Dr. Philip Yam of Serenity Mental Health Centers is spotlighting transcranial magnetic stimulation — a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain and promote healing in patients with depression.

A father accused of involving his 10-year-old son in a burglary at the Mesa Arts Center has been indicted and remains in custody on a $40,000 bond, prosecutors announced Monday. Read the full story by Serena O'Sullivan on KTAR.com.

Glendale Community College opened its new STEAMworks center, offering virtual reality and manufacturing technology to students.

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.

This election season, Arizona voters will decide if youth should be banned from sports teams designated for the opposite biological sex.

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.

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.

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 story on KTAR.com.

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.

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.

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.

A new nationwide AI partnership between the American Federation of Teachers and Microsoft could change how AI uses your child's classroom data

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.

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.

SUSD is considering more school closures due to declining enrollment.

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, Rakibul Hasan, an assistant professor at Arizona State University’s School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, isn’t buying it.`

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 are unclear or delayed. Read the full story by Serena O'Sullivan on KTAR.com.

The Arizona auditor general's office released a report showing flaws in ABOR's financial reporting system.

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. Read the full story by Serena O'Sullivan on KTAR.com.

Aydin-Kane Vo is the newest ABOR student regent, working on improving student access across the state's three public universities.

Arizona State University was selected as one of eight universities leading the Foundry School, a national initiative that aims to train the next generation of manufacturing workers.

Republican hopeful for Arizona governor Andy Biggs tells AZMN he wants to expand school choice in Arizona into rural or undeserved areas.

A new rule proposed by the Trump Administration would remove funding from private schools and colleges if they're found to be using diversity programs.

People enrolled in TSA PreCheck can now apply to accompany travelers to their gates or meet arriving passengers beyond security at Mesa Gateway Airport — even without an airline ticket. The new Gateside by TSA PreCheck program could be especially helpful for children, older adults and others who may need assistance getting to or from their gates, according to airport spokesman Ryan Smith. "If you have an elderly parent or a younger kid that you want to travel with or to pass through and accompany all the way to the gate, you'll have that ability," Smith told KTAR News 92.3 FM Wednesday. "If you want to be there and waiting for a family member that may need a little extra assistance or you just want to spend a little extra time with that person before they fly out, you have that ability." Get the full story by KTAR News reporter Serena O'Sullivan on KTAR.com.

 U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling toured West-MEC Wednesday, offering suggestions to improve the trade school and taking back information to implement on a national level. 

A teachers aide at Westpark Elementary School in Buckeye was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot up the school on social media

The two candidates for State Superintendent are clashing over the legality of a social media post involved public school buildings in campaign videos.

ASU is now offering bachelors degree in education in 3 years, giving students the opportunity to graduate and enter the classroom a year early.

The Man Up Fellowship is partnering with Phoenix’s Creighton School District to put more male teachers of color in the classroom, giving students role models and helping to fill empty teaching spots.

A former Mesa Public Schools Treasurer has been charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing thousands from the district. 

GCU is opening its 12th college- a school of construction and industrial technologies. GCU President Brian Mueller tells the Mike Broomhead Show what the college will include. 

ASU's new medical school opens this month with an inaugural class of just 36 students.

Republican candidate for governor Andy Biggs said he knew "bits and pieces" of what was happening when he was Arizona Senate president in 2013 and blocked a vote on a bill that would have decertified the Colorado City Marshal's Office. The office was accused of acting on behalf of FLDS leaders who forced young girls into polygamous marriages and subjected them to sexual abuse. Biggs said the Fraternal Order of Police opposed the bill, which is why he did not support it.

Federal officials are highlighting a partnership with Colombia, which has resulted in 35 arrests during the last year and a half, including two Arizonans now serving life sentences.

Arizona lawmakers Mitzi Epstein and Matt Gress both want to raise teacher salaries, but differences in how education funding should be spent is leaving the two political parties at a stalemate.

The Arizona State Board of Education voted to remove bonus points from the state's school letter grade system.

The Arizona State Board of Education approved new requirements for teacher certificates, focusing on English language classes and CTE courses for students below 9th grade.

31 school districts will no longer have school board positions on the November ballot after the races were deemed 'non-competitive' and canceled

Sen. Gallego met with Head Start leaders today to discuss a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that would remove the program's standards,

In this wide-ranging interview, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joins KTAR News to address severe mental health and supply crises aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, rising national debt, and Western water shortages. He also weighs in on local Arizona campaigns and reveals he is actively considering a presidential run in 2028.

Its the first day of school at Arizona State University and the school passed an important milestone- 200,000 enrolled students!

Pro and Anti Prop 212 groups are weighing in on the ruling that removed the measure from the ballot.

The legality of prop 212's signatures is being questioned by the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. The group claims the Protect Education Act committee does not have enough valid signatures to get the measure on the ballot.

Phoenix Children's has a new simulation center that allows parents and staff to get an up-close look at the hospital's training programs.