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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 will go. Tribes will submit proposals to an advisory board, made up of tribal members, for approval. The money can be spent on cultural preservation, workforce opportunities and language revitalization. 

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.

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.

Glendale Elementary School District is considering closing schools due to declining enrollment.

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

Valley Attorney Christine Jones tells the Mike Broomhead show there should be federal or state AI policies before school districts create their own.

Arizona K-12 teachers can earn a $400 grant for their classrooms by participating in an SRP workshop.

Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for governor, said educational funding does not cause the education system to improve.

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 for students.

Sen. Kelly spoke to teachers today to get an idea of the challenges young men face to help support his new bills that aim to get more male teachers and public service members.

Superintendent hopeful Kimberly Yee tells the Mike Broomhead Show she's shifting her focus to improving school academics and funding transparency as she approaches the general election.

If your child doesn’t have all the supplies they’ll need for the school year yet, you can take advantage of resources that make your shopping trip easier.

Votes are still being counted, but Kimberly Yee is leading Tom Horne in the race for the Republican Superintendent nomination. 

More than a million dollars has been spent on the Superintendent race- where is that funding going?

Who are the four candidates competing to be the next State Superintendent?

A former Mesa High School employee accused of failing to report a firearm on campus has now reported his intent to sue the City of Mesa over his inability to find another job.

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 to promote Darien Schoolcraft to principal of Centennial High School.

School letter grades do not reflect the achievement of individual schools in Arizona according to a new report from the Arizona Auditor General.

Mickey Mouse is turning 100 in 2028, and Disney is working on a special anniversary project- with the help of Arizona State University students.

Arizona has struggled with teacher retention for a while, but the Arizona Department of Education is looking at why current teachers are staying at their schools to figure out how to improve the system for all Arizona teachers.  

Chandler Unified School District starts school today, with other Valley districts headed back to the classroom over the next three weeks.

A Maricopa County Superior Court Judge ruled that the Arizona State Treasurer’s Office does not have to release line-item records of ESA purchases in a public records lawsuit filed by 12News.

The Peoria Police Department finished its search of the Peoria Unified School District Administration Center, looking for documents included in the second search warrant related to two teachers who were allegedly sexually involved with a student.

The Arizona Attorney Generals' office has settled a lawsuit over how ESA purchases are recorded within the program, putting new policies into place to confirm school voucher purchases are legitimate. 

The Roosevelt School District governing board voted unanimously to change Cesar Chavez Community School to Rio Vista Community School.

Class assignments used to mean pulling out a pen and paper, but now, kids are using laptops to complete schoolwork, which in turn is taking away core skills from the next generation.

The East Valley Institute of Technology received a ruling in its lawsuit against nine local school districts, allowing the districts to spend CTE money on non-EVIT courses.

Plaintiffs dropped a case against State Superintendent Tom Horne regarding transgender athletes in Arizona following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

The Peoria Police Department carried out a search warrant involving the Peoria Unified School District related to the case of two teachers allegedly involved in sexual misconduct with a student on Monday.

Interns from TSMC Arizona were partnered with a child from the Boys and Girls Club of the Valley to inform them about the semiconductor industry and encourage them in engineering careers.

Two students from Deer Valley Unified School District are representing Arizona at the New AI Fellowship program, where students will draft and pass a new AI policy that could be implemented in Arizona schools.

Save Our Schools Arizona and the Arizona Education Association turned in signatures for its ESA accountability initiative Thursday morning, providing more signatures than was required to get the measure on the November ballot.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has partnered with the Office of the Governor and the Arizona Department of Transportation to launch “Arrive Alive Arizona” — a five-year safety initiative to reduce fatal crashes.

ASU alumnus Marco Peralta is announcing for the World Cup in Mexico City. He talks more about the journey from ASU to that massive opportunity, encouraging listeners to pursue their dreams and lean into bilingual skills.

Sparky is heading across the pond to preview two ASU events in England- the opening of ASU London and a football game at Wembley Stadium in September.

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Two more lawsuits addressing education-related ballot measures were filed, challenging the legality of the measures.

The "Rent is Rigged" campaign by Our Voice, Our Vote aims to educate tenants about their rights and hold landlords and developers accountable. It calls for rent stabilization, currently prevented by state law. Executive Director Sena Mohammed says the easiest way for families to build wealth is through home ownership, which is out of reach for many. 

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs says there may be a special session in the works to address HCR 2048 following today's lawsuit calling the measure unconstitutional. 

Save Our Schools Arizona is suing the state of Arizona over the legality over a ballot resolution that could void an ESA accountability initiative.

The City of Phoenix is looking for new social work interns from ASU and GCU.

Two assistant principals at Centennial High School in the Peoria Unified School district, Katie Rituper and Kelley Smalley, have resigned from their roles.

Cue the red, white and blue: Phoenix is launching its Independence Day celebrations this weekend with After Dark in the Park, the first of three free city events. Unlike the city’s other two holiday celebrations, this one trades fireworks for a high-tech drone light show. Phoenix recreation coordinator Noreena Ortega says it’s an innovative way to bring the community together and celebrate without the smoke and noise of traditional fireworks. Find the full lineup — including times, dates and locations — on KTAR.com.

The Goldwater Institute is weighing in on HCR 2048, which could render an ESA accountability initiative void by banning scholarship money being taken from military families.

Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced she is working to improve the ESA vendor system- using Artificial Intelligence.

Arizona voters will get to decide if local schools must spend at least 60% of its operating budget in the classroom each year.

The state budget has been signed, and with the approved funding comes education cuts that could impact your child's classroom.

The mother of a student stabbed at killed at Maryvale High School last August is now seeking legal action against the district. 

The mother of a student stabbed at killed at Maryvale High School last August is now seeking legal action against the district. 

Last night four Republican candidates debated, speaking in favor of the state's controversial school voucher program.