Scottsdale sisters organize book drives for hurricane victims
SCOTTSDALE – Organizations and individuals have collected food, clothes and other necessities to help hurricane victims. However, two Scottsdale sisters wanted to do something different and held a book drive at Cochise Elementary School and Arizona School for the Arts.
Goofy, grounded, ‘Game of Thrones’ fan: Pinnacle’s Rattler more than standout quarterback
PHOENIX — He is a “Game of Thrones" fan, likes action and comedy movies and is the No. 1 ranked football recruit in Arizona for the class of 2019.
Miller preaches eliminating ‘clutter’ as top-ranked Wildcats practice under cloud
TUCSON -- The University of Arizona basketball team held its first media appearance since allegations broke that assistant coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson paid bribe money to a player to sign with the team.
Touch learning + community = independence for kids with Down syndrome
SCOTTSDALE – A sensory touch technique can help people diagnosed with Down syndrome learn math and other lessons more readily, according to the leaders of a local nonprofit.
New Phoenix Zoo exhibit teaches kids of all ages about dinosaurs, conservation
“Dad! Look!” Three-year old Anthony Contrades runs toward his dad as he watches a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex lean down and roar.
On heels of FBI corruption scandal, questions surround Arizona program, Sean Miller
PHOENIX -- On the heels of the FBI’s three-year investigation of a college basketball corruption scandal, questions about the state of Arizona’s program and the impact it will have on coach Sean Miller remain.
San Luis teacher honored with Esperanza Latino Teacher of the Year Award
SAN LUIS - Every year, the organization Chicanos Por La Causa, honors Latino teachers in Arizona who go above and beyond — inside and outside their classrooms — with the Esperanza Latino Teacher of the Year award. This year, three teachers from Maricopa County received the award but it was one teacher from San Luis who really stood out.
Academy offers free college tuition to recruit future teachers who stay in Arizona
TOLLESON – Jose Valadez thought he’d never be able to have “the really nice things,” like a college education.
Avondale school district uses escape room to teach students critical thinking
AVONDALE – Locks, puzzles, keys. One hour later, as a countdown clock ticked away the minutes, students finish their escape into an innovative learning experience.
Arizona assistant among those arrested in college basketball bribery scandal
A far-reaching scandal that includes charges of bribery by Arizona assistant coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson sent shockwaves through the college basketball community Tuesday.
A collection of autism resources in Arizona
PHOENIX — Workforce opportunities, scholarship aid for education, therapeutic methods, sports opportunities and more. The Cronkite News team has put together a collection of stories that highlight some of Arizona's resources that aid the autism community.
