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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.

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.

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.

 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.