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High-tech security DroneDogs are now patrolling in the Valley

The high-tech pup, which is powered by Boston Dynamics, comes equipped with a large front camera that can rotate 180 degrees in every direction and can see in the dark.

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Jun 17, 2026 8:40 AM
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The second ESA accountability initiative is being dropped before getting to the ballot.

The second ESA accountability initiative is being dropped before getting to the ballot.

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Jun 16, 2026 12:19 PM
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The Trump administration is moving special education and education civil rights units to other government agencies

 The Trump administration is moving special education and education civil rights units to other government agencies.

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Jun 16, 2026 11:12 AM
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ASU, NAU and U of A working together to improve Arizona’s wildfire management

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a $2 million grant that will bring together Arizona’s three public universities to improve the state’s firefighting methods in the Sonoran Desert.

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Jun 16, 2026 5:23 AM
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Arizona Republican ESA reform attempt shut down by Arizona Republicans

Arizona GOP lawmakers attempted to pass its own school voucher reform bill Friday, introducing House Bill 2142 as an alternative to the ESA reform ballot initiatives that could appear on the November ballot.

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Jun 15, 2026 10:2 AM
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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.

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.

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Jun 15, 2026 5:8 AM
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Hobbs says state budget will fully fund schools despite not including Prop 123 renewal

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said despite a stalemate when it comes to boosting teacher salaries, the state’s K-12 schools will remain fully funded.

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Jun 12, 2026 11:4 AM
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City of Phoenix temporarily ordered to allow religious group to distribute food in parks

The City of Phoenix is now facing a lawsuit from St. Herman's Table, a local religious group that routinely hosted food sharing events in parks before the city restricted those activities.

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Jun 11, 2026 4:54 PM
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City of Phoenix temporarily ordered to allow religious group to distribute food in parks

The City of Phoenix is now facing a lawsuit from St. Herman's Table, a local religious group that routinely hosted food sharing events in parks before the city restricted those activities.

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Jun 11, 2026 4:54 PM
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SB 1741 would allow students to exit campus during the day for religious instruction.

SB 1741 would allow students to exit campus during the day for religious instruction.

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Jun 11, 2026 4:12 PM
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Arizona Talks works to increase speech and debate clubs at Arizona high schools

Arizona Talks, a nonprofit that focuses on increasing civil discourse, is launching the Civic Action Network (CAN), an initiative to increase speech and debate programs across Arizona schools and showcase local talent.

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Jun 11, 2026 3:41 PM
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State budget does not include Prop 123, what does that mean for Arizona teacher pay?

Arizona Republican lawmakers and Governor Katie Hobbs have reached an $18.29 billion state budget agreement, but there’s no mention of Proposition 123, which could boost teacher pay in the state.

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Jun 10, 2026 1:56 PM
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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.

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.

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Jun 9, 2026 9:6 PM
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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.

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.

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Jun 9, 2026 11:48 AM
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New study finds Arizona colleges may not be preparing teachers to help English learners read

A new study from the National Council on Teacher Quality shows Arizona colleges’ teacher prep programs may not provide adequate focus on teaching English language learners how to read.

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Jun 9, 2026 10:44 AM
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The Phoenix Union High School District is getting 15 new school resource officers from the Arizona Department of Education.

The Phoenix Union High School District is getting 15 new school resource officers from the Arizona Department of Education. 

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Jun 8, 2026 12:48 PM
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Why are Arizona charter schools stagnant in enrollment?

From 2010-2020, charter schools in Arizona doubled in size, with many public school students switching to charter options. Now, that growth has stopped.

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Jun 8, 2026 11:34 AM
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Arizona’s literacy crisis is looking for a new solution- from kids themselves!

The World Literacy Foundation is working to solve the ongoing literacy crisis by letting students raise awareness and plan literacy events.

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Jun 8, 2026 5:59 AM
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History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour travels to Arizona school

David Barker, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education with the U.S. Dept of Education, visited Legacy Traditional School in Chandler for the Arizona visit of the History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour.

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Jun 5, 2026 1:30 PM
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The Phoenix Fire Department has responded to 74 mountain rescues so far this year

That's up more than 50% from this time last year. By this point in 2025, the department had responded to 49 of its more than 200 total rescue operations, with the majority happening in the summer.

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Jun 5, 2026 9:28 AM
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Phoenix high school graduate earns $2 million in college scholarships

When Abigail Irigoyen Castillo began applying for college, she was looking for acceptance letters. She wasn’t expecting to receive $2 million in scholarships as well!

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Jun 5, 2026 8:12 AM
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Peoria Unified governing board request a judge take a closer look at search warrant

The Peoria Unified School district filed a motion to request a judge look at what the Peoria Police Department's search warrant could legally request amid the district’s ongoing teacher sexual misconduct case.

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Jun 4, 2026 12:47 PM
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Arizona State University under federal investigation for DEI practices

The U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is investigation Arizona State University over Title VI practices relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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Jun 3, 2026 12:42 PM
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280 Arizona high schoolers head to D.C. for the Arizona Cardinal’s annual Civics Matters trip

The Arizona Cardinal’s 5th annual Civics Matters trip departed Sky Harbor Airport Wednesday morning, taking 280 high school students from 55 high schools across the state to Washington D.C.

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Jun 3, 2026 11:54 AM
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Arizona could put in more effort to create a racially equal environment in schools

Arizona is ranked 18th in the nation when it comes to racial equality in the classroom.

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Jun 2, 2026 11:55 AM
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