Prop 123: ‘Vote Yes’ campaign pushes education message across state; ‘Vote No’ hoping to protect land trust
With May’s special election fast approaching, supporters and opponents of Proposition 123 - the multi-billion dollar proposal to divert money from the Arizona land trust to boost education funding - are trying get their voters to the polls.
Phoenix area police, schools weigh how to handle bomb threats
CHANDLER – Police and school officials approach school bomb threats with caution, working together to determine if a threat is credible enough to evacuate a school and bring in bomb-sniffing dogs.
ASU’s first comedian-in-residence shares secrets of comedy in classes
TEMPE-Maysoon Zayid, the first ever comedian-in-residence at Arizona State University, is teaching freedom of expression and how to make people laugh. She teaches a stand-up course to current ASU students at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts as well as moderating one session a month to students who are disabled and want to talk about their struggles of campus life.
Cave Creek bus driver goes above and beyond for students
CAVE CREEK — Norm Rogers is not your average bus driver. As a driver in the Cave Creek School District, he goes out of his way to learn every child’s name, he greets all of his students every day and he gives back at every opportunity.
Arizona Schools Superintendent Douglas testifies against authority-limiting bill
State Superintendent Diane Douglas passionately defended the importance of her job Thursday morning in front of the Senate Education Committee, whose members were interested in reducing her authority over the state board of education.
Another report, another F for Arizona schools; but U.S. only got a D
WASHINGTON - Arizona got an F for its support of public education on a new report card from a national education advocacy group, but the nation as a whole didn't do much better, with no state getting better than a C.
Former Desert Vista teacher: Photo shines spotlight on racial issues
AWHATUKEE — In an exclusive interview with Cronkite News, Desert Vista High School administrators are speaking about a photo that has gone viral.
After nation’s deepest higher ed cuts, advocates see glimmer of hope
WASHINGTON - Arizona cut higher education funding deeper than any other state last year, capping a five-year period in which the state led the nation with a 27.3 percent cut from its support for colleges, a new report says.
Peoria students honor Randy Johnson with mural
PEORIA – Randy Johnson’s 6-foot-10-inch frame dwarfs most others, but for once, the Big Unit was dwarfed – by his own likeness.
New app lets Tucson and Tempe students know what’s ‘Happinin’
A new app called 'Happinin' aims to let students at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona know about events and nearby deals.
Flagstaff counselor honored at White House as counselor of the year
WASHINGTON - Flagstaff High School guidance counselor Katherine Pastor said it's enough to know her work helps make a difference in students' lives - but the hugs from Michelle Obama were probably nice to get, too.
University of Arizona hosts largest ‘Hackathon’ in Southwest
The southwest's largest hacking event, dubbed, "Hackathon," was held at the University of Arizona.
