Northland Pioneer College has a lot going on in the coming year that includes new facilities, additional programming and collaboration with state universities. The college has two construction projects taking place at…
Head of state's largest business association says 'holding schools hostage' doesn't make sense. Deadline for legislative action is three weeks away.
A Valley school district that eliminated campus resource officers is again asking for community input on the role of police at school. The Phoenix Union High School District has scheduled a pair of two-hour sessions Saturday, one starting at 9…
KTAR’s Community Spotlight this month focuses on the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley and the work to incorporate esports into children’s lives. Cox and the NFL gave a grant to the club, giving the kids got a brand-new…
The rate of students missing too many school days spiked following the pandemic in Arizona, and now schools are on the hunt for solutions. But experts warn it will take some time to see improvements. “The problem took a long…
Mountain Tremors Choir resumes music therapy practice sessions
NFL “Green Week” continued on Thursday with an event that aimed to make a larger impact on the community than only the environment. Students led the way to donate over 25,000 items to underserved communities.
The Republican-led effort to pass a “skinny budget” has hit a momentary roadblock in the Arizona House of Representatives, where a sole Republican’s refusal to vote for the spending package doomed the budget. Rep. Liz Harris, R-Chandler, voted no on…
A local organization is taking a break from birdwatching to help a few lucky White Mountain stude…
The deadline for Arizona to waive a cap on school spending is coming up in less than a month, but lawmakers have started to take some steps to do that.
Avondale Elementary School District Superintendent Betsy Hargrove was in disbelief when data showed her district had a problem with students missing too much school. “It’s not about missing a day of school. It is truly about missing 18+ days excused…
Flagstaff Unified School District offering career and technical education options for students
Don Williams and his husband, Jose Ortega, were told by the pastor of a religious Queen Creek school where Williams' daughter is a student that gay couples are not welcome on campus, the couple said. "He made it clear to…
When teen dating turns violent, it can have lasting consequences. About 1 in 12 high school students experienced physical dating violence in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing abuse…
The State Treasurer's Office is holding a statewide art contest that will award 14 students $529 for their AZ529 Education Savings Plan. The contest requires Arizona kindergarten through sixth-grade students to draw, paint, or find another creative way to make an…
Northern Arizona University has committed funding to implement several new initiatives across campus to help Indigenous students, promote traditional knowledge and establish partnerships with tribal entities. The Seven Generations Signature Initiative (7GSI) will present seven strategic priorities for the next…
