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Chris Thomas from the Goldwater Institute and Jimmy Arwood from Arizonans for quality education debate if Prop 320 would actually increase teacher pay or be a determent to classrooms.
Tortilla Flat remains open for business despite Canyon Lake closure
The Arizona Department of Education received a $5 million federal grant to expand teacher apprenticeships for special education.
Prop 144 Would Overhaul Arizona Voting Rules, From ID Requirements to Foreign Donations
Prop 144 Would Overhaul Arizona Voting Rules, From ID Requirements to Foreign Donations
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.
Sky Harbor reveals which airline will be primary carrier at new terminal
Tonight Scottsdale Unified will present a plan that could shut down multiple schools in the districts to parents
Why more people are turning to TMS for depression - and finding relief
Why more people are turning to TMS for depression - and finding relief
Dad accused of bringing 10-year-old son along to Mesa museum heist has been indicted
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.
Proposition 318 could ban student athletes from competing on 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.
Business owner accused of $33 million in fraudulent Arizona Medicaid billing
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 hopefuls debate ESAs, education funding and teacher pay
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.
Could AI spell the end of the human race?
Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines
The Arizona auditor general's office released a report showing flaws in ABOR's financial reporting system.
West Valley sexual assault suspect returned to Arizona after arrest in UK
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.
New program allows approved visitors past security at Mesa Gateway Airport
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 gubernatorial candidate responds to questions about voting record on protecting girls
Child sex crime knows no borders, and neither do the investigators working to stop it.
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,
Exclusive: Sen. Mark Kelly talks potential 2028 presidential run & USS Lincoln
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.
The Peoria Unified School District is removing 3 books from its K-8 curriculum. Parents are accusing the school of removing them following DEI guidelines, and the NAACP is filing an official complaint.
A new ESA platform helps users catalog purchases, which could help cut down on alleged fraud in the system.
Arizona's teacher retention crisis
The Arizona State University dining hall workers union is suing the college over alleged first amendment rights violated related to the groups' protests near ASU campuses.
The ESA accountability measure set to appear on the ballot will now have to be rewritten before it appears in front of voters after a judge's ruling.
Arizona's teacher retention crisis part 5
The Arizona Department of Health Services is reminding parents and teachers about the dangers of heat exposure for students starting school.
The Phoenix Union High School District announced students at 17 of its 24 schools will automatically be enrolled in a free school lunch program.
Arizona's teacher retention crisis part 4
Arizona's teacher retention crisis part 3
Arizona's teacher retention crisis part 2
Arizona's teacher retention crisis part 1
Chad Wilson gives an update on how students participating in CTE courses are transported to EVIT campuses after nine districts and the trade school wrapped up its legal action.
Leighanne Harrison, a kindergarten teacher at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School in Phoenix, won the ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award for August.
Teen sentenced to 5 years for robbing 12-year-old at gunpoint in Gilbert
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.
Resolution Copper creates $54 million Tribal Trust
Resolution Copper creates $54 million Tribal Trust
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.
Filipino grocery chain Seafood City hosting grand opening with freebies in Chandler
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.
Arizona governor hopeful Andy Biggs says more funding doesn’t mean better schools
Peoria Unified expands safety precautions for students ahead of the new school year amid ongoing police investigation
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.
Local stores make back-to-school shopping easier for parents using digital resources
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?
Former Mesa Public Schools athletic director planning to sue City of Mesa over incident involving firearm on campus
Centennial High School announces new principal among ongoing sexual abuse investigation
Arizona Department of Education school letter grades do not reflect school achievements according to Auditor General
ASU students collaborate with Disney for Mickey’s 100th birthday
What can schools change to keep teachers in the classroom?
Chandler Unified School District starts school today, with other Valley districts headed back to the classroom over the next three weeks.
Judge sides with Arizona Treasurer Yee over ESA public records
Peoria Unified says it would have provided documents included in search warrant
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.
Arizona students are losing reading and writing skills as technology takes over
EVIT ruling says schools can spend money on non-EVIT courses
Plaintiffs drop case of transgender athletes in Arizona sports after Supreme Court ruling
Peoria Unified School District served with search warrant related to teacher sex scandal
TSMC Arizona partners with Boys and Girls Club of the Valley
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 has collected enough signatures to officially put its ESA accountability initiative on the November ballot.
DPS launches "Arrive Alive Arizona" to reduce fatal crashes
ASU alum's journey from the Valley to the World Cup
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.
Tribute to a Teacher June
More lawsuits filed against education-related Republican ballot measures
Our Voice, Our Vote highlights Rent is Rigged campaign
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 suing state over resolution that would void ESA accountability initiative
The City of Phoenix is looking for new social work interns from ASU and GCU.
Two Centennial High School administrators resigned among teacher sex scandal
Phoenix will celebrate Fourth of July with 2 fireworks shows, 1 drone show
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 set to decide how much funding goes to the classroom
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.
GOP Primary Debate for Arizona Governor
Julie Rodriguez with West-MEC tells AZEN about the recent event inviting Arizona educators to experience their semiconductor cleanroom.
New study shows higher percentage of Arizona students from high-income ZIP codes enrolled in ESA program
High-tech security DroneDogs are now patrolling in the Valley
The second ESA accountability initiative is being dropped before getting to the ballot.
The Trump administration is moving special education and education civil rights units to other government agencies
ASU, NAU and U of A working together to improve Arizona’s wildfire management
Arizona Republican ESA reform attempt shut down by Arizona Republicans
The University of Arizona is getting $8.6 million dollars from the U.S. Space Force to develop a new system that will monitor and track objects in space.
Hobbs says state budget will fully fund schools despite not including Prop 123 renewal
City of Phoenix temporarily ordered to allow religious group to distribute food in parks
City of Phoenix temporarily ordered to allow religious group to distribute food in parks
SB 1741 would allow students to exit campus during the day for religious instruction.
Arizona Talks works to increase speech and debate clubs at Arizona high schools
State budget does not include Prop 123, what does that mean for Arizona teacher pay?
Last night community members in Deer Valley called for the resignation of governing board member Kimberly Fisher after she allegedly did a Nazi salute during a board meeting.
The Arizona State Board of Education approved more than $50 million for school resource officers. 12 of those officers will go to Mesa Public Schools, totaling over 4 million dollars.
New study finds Arizona colleges may not be preparing teachers to help English learners read
The Phoenix Union High School District is getting 15 new school resource officers from the Arizona Department of Education.
Why are Arizona charter schools stagnant in enrollment?
Arizona’s literacy crisis is looking for a new solution- from kids themselves!
History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour travels to Arizona school
The Phoenix Fire Department has responded to 74 mountain rescues so far this year
Phoenix high school graduate earns $2 million in college scholarships
Peoria Unified governing board request a judge take a closer look at search warrant
Arizona State University under federal investigation for DEI practices
280 Arizona high schoolers head to D.C. for the Arizona Cardinal’s annual Civics Matters trip
Arizona could put in more effort to create a racially equal environment in schools
This summer schools across the Valley are offering free meals to kids under 18.
During the latest ABOR meeting the board of regents approved four new academic centers at ASU.
The Peoria Unified School District received a search warrant asking for documents related to the case of Haley Beck and Angela Burlaka’s alleged sexual misconduct with a student.
Family homelessness in Maricopa County remains a challenge
The Deer Valley Teacher's Union is calling for the resignation of a board member after she appeared to do a Nazi salute during a board meeting.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the conviction of Amanda Elizabeth Maestas for theft of ESA money.
A mother and her son were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement near a Tempe school Tuesday and taken to a detention center in Texas, officials said.
Arizona named Southwest semiconductor education hub
Judge blocked Pinal County AG from 287(G)
How can we improve the college application process for Native, Latino and first-gen students?
ASU is launching a new semiconductor training program with TSMC, offered accelerated five-week training options with a guaranteed interview at the end.
ASU will soon be offering bachelor's degree options to California community college students
Arizona is joining a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over student loan limits.
University of Arizona students reacted to former Google CEO's commencement speech about A.I. with boos.
Nearly 7 in 10 Arizona voters say gas prices may influence decisions at the ballot box
Republican lawmakers call teacher sexual misconduct case a “failure” from the Peoria Unified School District
Maricopa County partnering with mental health services Cartwheel to reach 50,000 kids via telehealth
Proposed Tempe sales tax would help expand city’s preschool program
A 73-year-old is graduating college this weekend. Her next step? Law School.
Maryvale teacher wins Outspoken’s ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award
Tom Horne and Kimberly Yee faced off in the battle to be Arizona's next Superintendent of Public Instruction, touching on ESAs and teacher pay.
The Kyrene School District is giving teachers a 4% raise next year as the district closes 6 schools.
Ariz. overdose deaths rose last year despite nationwide drop, according to CDC data
Last night Teresa Leyba Ruiz and Brett Newby, two Democratic candidates aiming to be Arizona's next state schools chief, debated topics like the ESA program and teacher retention.
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joins the Mike Broomhead show to discuss recent sexual misconduct by Peoria school teachers.
A Phoenix Children’s Hospital graduating student explains how the One Darn Cool School has helped her get an education while battling an illness.
Superintendent Tom Horne explains the importance of mandated reporting in Arizona statute amid the Peoria case of teachers teaching involved in sexual misconduct with a student.
Wednesday night the Democratic candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Teresa Ruiz and Brett Newby, will debate.
Harrison Ford encourages ASU students to ‘build something that didn’t exist yesterday’
Students graduating across the Valley this week speak about their challenges and what they overcame to get to graduation week.
Not Jesse James: California cartel targets trains, trucks in Arizona cargo heists
Arizona and U.S. Department of Labor aim to double the number of apprentices in the state
May 11 kicks off graduation week! Here's a preview of all the universities in the Valley graduating students.May 11 kicks off graduation week! Here's a preview of all the universities in the Valley graduating students.
A Tempe school librarian is transforming the library into a community gathering space for his students.
Canvas has now been restored following the site being hacked on Thursday
Teacher Appreciation Week: Catching up with August 2025 Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner
Peoria Unified former governing board president Heather Rooks tells AZEN about Tuesday night's meeting replacing her as president, as well as giving an update on the case of sexual misconduct by 2 teachers.
EVIT files injunction against nine school districts requesting CTE funds be frozen.
Balsz School District surprised with $2,500 for each school from Fiesta Sports Foundation
Peoria Unified replaces board president amid teacher sexual misconduct allegations
Tonight the Peoria Unified School District will hold a special meeting that could replace governing board president Heather Rooks over a request that MCAO look into mandated reporting in the case of two teachers' sexual misconduct allegations.
New affordable housing option opens for single parents getting a college degree.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Catching up with June 2025 Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner
Teacher appreciation week #1
40,000 Arizona high schoolers are graduating CTE programs this year.
Scottsdale kindergarten teacher accused of accessing child sexual abuse material
West Valley students refurbish City of Surprise vehicle for security use
The Valley-led Build to Rent Boom is in Jeopardy
Arizona GOP budget suggests cutting millions of dollars in state education funding
Beck Peoria unified update
Phoenix parents create nonprofit to save charter school
The proposed ICE detention facility is less than 3 miles from three Dysart schools. Students and community members are concerned about school safety and financial risk for the district.
ASU Prep students reach into Earth’s orbit to speak with the International Space Station
3D weapons are changing the landscape of school safety
Mother's Grace fundraiser with Prada happening now
Latino students make up nearly half of Arizona students due to the rise of ESAs
Victims, advocates honored at Crime Victims’ Rights Week award ceremony
Iranian Americans share feelings of guilt, conflict amid war
Governor Hobbs has announced a new search tool for childcare- including adding $3 million in grants to childcare providers.
President Donald Trump at Turning Point Action rally in Phoenix
Phoenix humanities teacher wins $2,500 award from Bruce and Gaydos
A local teacher is using her own learning disability to connect to students
Senator Mark Kelly details plan to protect workers amid AI boom
APS pays $7 million settlement, adjusts disconnection policy
Could Arizona soon have a federal education tax credit?
First K-12 semiconductor cleanroom opens in Phoenix
Solving chronic absenteeism in Arizona schools one field trip at a time
Five Arizona high schoolers surprised with $20,000 each for college
Is artificial intelligence causing Arizona college students to switch their major?
Gov. Hobbs vetoes series of education bills
Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix responds to in-custody ICE deaths
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. talks changes to food pyramid on "Take Back Your Health" tour
Musician will.i.am is teaching ASU students about the future of AI
Prop 123 has been expired for nearly a year, and now renewal efforts are putting a pause on state budget negotiations.
Four elementary schools in the Valley are competing in the final of the Read to the Final Four contest, and for one school, this will be the final buzzer.
Pomeroy, Mesa multifamily housing achieves LEED Silver certification
9 schools districts suing EVIT claim the trade school is modifying the agreement.
Ceaser Chavez High School renamed
Cox Communications are turning to students to solve business challenges
It's the last month of the Arizona legislative session, and more education bills including one that impacts abortion instruction are moving through the Senate
A new bill could allow parents to sue school districts over bullying
Ariz., coalition sues to stop EPA from rescinding 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding
Independent governor hopeful submits 3X the number of required signatures
$8.4 million set to go towards bumping Arizona literacy rates
New ESA ballot initiative filed, leaving out income caps while still requiring accountability
Arizona Treasurer looking to improve ESA marketplace platforms to get rid of funding misuse
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45
State legislators gathered at the capitol today to promote two bills that would provide firearm education in schools.
City of Phoenix works to rename holiday, infrastructure honoring Cesar Chavez
Arizona Senate education committee approves bills
'He's got to go,' Pima County sheriff facing recall petition amid Guthrie case criticisms
The Phoenix Union High School District is considering a possible renaming of Ceaser Chavez high school after sexual abuse allegations.
State Superintendent Horne calls ESA fraud claims “ridiculous”
The Phoenix Union High School District has passed a climate resolution that tracks the district's impacts on the environment.
How is Arizona doing when it comes to filling our workforce?
Last night Peoria Unified voted to close 2 elementary schools and move a high school to a 7-12 model.
Arizona hopes to save $100 million on wasteful spending over next three years
Arizona teachers speak out against “vague” bills restricting classroom content
$1 million federal investment to construct new drinking water well in Chandler
Scottsdale Unified considering closing more schools, planning how to repurpose empty buildings
A new bill could require Arizona students in grades K-12 to participate in firearm safety instruction each school year.
Bill asks for $1 million for Older Blind Independent Living Program
ASU working to open up discussions about AI in the classroom
ESA fraud charges now being referred to MCAO for prosecution
Helping schools understand state education policy- and changing the classroom in the process
Arizona families left scrambling after Medicaid drops two autism therapy providers from coverage
Haitian migrant detained in Florence dies after tooth ache turns into sepsis
ESA fraud now being charged by MCAO
New ballot referral threatens Arizona’s educators’ union
Mesa park installs permanent memorial for slain 14-year-old Emily Pike
Grand Canyon University helping Arizonans enter a multi-billion-dollar semiconductor industry for free
Improving Arizona's reading rates- how to jump from 36% to 72% literacy rate in four years
Is the school voucher program neglecting the students it was created for?
A new bill could create an education tax credit like the voucher program, but without academic guidelines.
The empowering diversity scholarship is now open to students
Peoria Unified parents concerned about potential closures impacting special needs services
Did Arizonans who stopped smoking actually harm early childhood education?
Southern Arizona couple sentenced for pandemic assistance fraud
New legislation could limit teachers’ ability to protest- and their privacy
Popular Tempe breakfast spot reopens after closing in 2024 due to fire
An East Valley school for neurodivergent kids is changing students’ confidence on the basketball court
Phoenix Union Board member steps down after petition calling for his resignation
Alhambra school closures will not pull the district out of a budget shortfall
Leader of ESA accountability initiative says she doesn’t want to end the school voucher program
Two schools could close tonight
Paradise Valley Superintendent fired after lying on job application
ASU is helping the state’s academics and teacher shortage using data from struggling school districts
Superintendent Horne threatens removal of federal funds from schools over DEI policies again
ESA accountability could soon be on your ballot
Arizona school districts considered at high-risk financially double since last year
State Representative condemns teachers calling in sick to attend protests
Community calls for resignation of school board member over political ties
Who could be Arizona’s next top education leader?
Empty classrooms in Mesa are being used for a different kind of schooling- and paying the district’s bills
Students across the Valley walk out of class to protest ICE
Why are kids switching from public to private schools?
The Grand Canyon's North Rim could partially reopen this summer
Valley communities undergo 2026 PIT count to get a sense of local homelessness
Phoenix Union offering remote learning options among ICE raids in Phoenix
Gilbert Public Schools approves closure of Pioneer Elementary School
Protesters call for ICE to leave the Valley following Zipps raids
Alhambra Elementary School District community members concerned about impact on refugee families amid closure debate
Supt. Horne reacts to DEI appeal removal
New sex education bills could change the way teachers can inform students
Arizona's State of Education
Valley moms share frustrations with local responses to homelessness, orgs respond