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Mesa Community College students will be able to become Apple IT experts next semester through a new course.

Arizona State University reached a major milestone, with $1 billion for research funding recorded in fiscal year 2024. 

Every year, plenty of people start the new year off on the wrong foot--and maybe fewer fingers. And it's not just the fireworks that are dangerous--it's the drive home too. 

The ESA program allows parents to hire vendors for their children's schooling, including extracurricular activities or tutoring. Here's how the vendor system works.

Arizona’s education system has faced many challenges and changes over 2025, with school closures, budget shortfalls, and voucher argument among the top headlines.  

 Two new education bills will be introduced to the state legislature in January, one focusing on emergency medical response training, and the other on superintendent salary transparency.

It may not snow in the Valley for Christmas, but some Arizona kids sent their holiday spirit all the way to Washington, D.C. this year!

Arizona nonprofit Fresh Start Foundation has been selected as one of the 25 Microsoft TechSpark Fellows in 2026.

The Arizona Education Foundation (AEF) is receiving an $11.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a statewide literacy development program.

The annual Colorado River Water Users Association Conference in Las Vegas last week brought together water advocates for all seven basin states, as well as stakeholders who rely on that water. There was a push for the basin states to come up with a seven state solution head of the February 14th deadline. 

Arizona’s new legislative session begins Jan. 12, and education will have a large focus in the new year with a reform package set to be introduced.

This month more than 17,000 college students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas from the three Arizona state schools.

Wolf by Lisa Vanderpump has officially opened at Ceasars Republic in Old Town Scottsdale. The British restaurateur and television personality has replicated the globally influenced eatery that originated in Lake Tahoe. The seventh floor rooftop bar boasts views of Camelback Mountain paired with a James Beard nominated chef Jason Franey. 

Time is almost out to take advantage of two Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. The Home Energy Tax Credit allows homeowners to get up to $3,200 back for upgrading HVAC systems, insulation, windows and other improvements that make your home more energy efficient. And the Residential Clean Energy Credit allows homeowners to be reimbursed for solar projects. Both end Dec. 31, 2025. 

Tuesday night, the Kyrene School District governing board unanimously voted to shut down six schools in the district over the next two years. Some parents supported the closures, while others are disappointed in a lack of communication throughout the process.

Facing declining enrollment and funding, the Kyrene School District Governing Board voted Tuesday night to close six schools over the next two years.

Tonight at 6pm the Kyrene School District governing board will vote on closing up to eight schools due to budget issues and declining enrollment.

Arizona students who use school vouchers could soon be able to participate in public school sports programs.

Grand Canyon University is now recognized as a nonprofit by the U.S. Department of education, 7 years after the legal battle over its status first began.

Scottsdale Community College's (SCC) first-year experience program is pushing students to attend tutoring and planning sessions for college credits.

Third graders at American Learning Academy reached 63% in English Language Arts last year, nearly double the state average. Chief Academic Officer Amaris Lewis says teachers are focused on progress monitoring. They also have reading coaches on campus and literacy specialists at Title I schools. 

The Arizona State Board of Education voted to open the state teaching standards and English language guidelines for diversity, equity and inclusion revisions.

The FBI is warning of criminals looking to target online shoppers and people who want to donate to charities ahead of the holidays.

SUSD parents are concerned about overcrowding following this week's school closures.

Tuesday night Scottsdale Unified School District voted to shut down Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon schools in 2026.