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Arizona State University’s new project opens the door for conversation about the ethical use of artificial intelligence among educators, who in turn will present the discussion to their respective classes.

The Arizona Department of Education is now referring school voucher fraud charges to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office as well as the Arizona Attorney General.

A new education program called Permission Granted is working to clarify state policy and how it could be applied in the classroom.

Arizona parents with children on the autism spectrum are scrambling to find new applied behavioral analysis therapy after the two largest providers were dropped by the state's Medicaid program known as AHCCCS. There is a class action lawsuit asking AHCCCS to reverse the decision. 

A man in Florence ICE detention died on Monday after his tooth ache turned into sepsis. His brother believes this could have been prevented. 

The Arizona Department of Education is now referring ESA fraud charges to MCAO instead of Attorney General Mayes, with the first criminal charges issued. 

A new ballot referral could impact and limit how Arizona teachers’ unions could operate. House Bill 2040 could restrict school districts from using public money and resources to support an organization like a union.

Grand Canyon University is partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Arizona for an industry-funded 11-week manufacturing course that could end in a job offer with TSMC. 

Only 36% of Arizona third graders are reading proficiently, according to the Arizona Progress Meter.

Did the school voucher program becoming universal make it harder for students with special needs to access funding and services? Parents and disability experts say it has.

House Bill 4037 would create a tax credit for families whose students are not participating in public schools or the school voucher program.

A new scholarship focuses on helping minority students attend college- or finish high school.

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board heard from the community Thursday night ahead of the potential closure of two K-8 schools.

Arizonans are taking care of their lungs but harming early childhood education funding in the process. This is because Arizona’s early childhood agency is completely funded by the state’s tobacco tax.

Two Arizona education lawmakers are working to pass legislation that would limit teachers’ ability to protest during school hours with the threat of diminished funding for public schools.v

U.S. Egg is making its comeback. After a kitchen fire forced the longtime Tempe breakfast spot to shut its doors in October 2024, the restaurant is finally reopening this Wednesday — now sporting a full renovation, brand‑new equipment and a refreshed dining room ready to welcome regulars back in.

(Photo courtesy of U.S. Egg/via Facebook)

A local school for neurodiverse students is opening up students’ confidence on the basketball court – and beating typical teams.

Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board member Jerimiah Cota has submitted his resignation weeks after hundreds of community members signed a petition asking for him to step down.

The Alhambra Elementary School District Governing Board voted Thursday night to close Valencia Newcomer Academy and Choice Learning Academy after the 2025-2026 school year.

One of the leaders of a group trying to rein in Arizona's school voucher program said that while she opposes parts if it, she doesn't want to eliminate ESAs.

The Alhambra Elementary School District is considering closing two Phoenix schools this summer due to low enrollment and budget concerns.

The Paradise Valley Unified School District voted unanimously Tuesday night to terminate the contact of district Superintendent Todd Cummings.

Arizona State University is partnering with the Arizona Department of Education to offset the state’s teacher shortage and improve academics in the classroom.