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AZFamily
Emails show teacher's concerns about cameras in Tempe classroom unheard
A dance teacher emailed administrators questioning the purpose of the camera and why it was not placed outside. Stephanie Duprey reports.
Litchfield Park Independent
Agua Fria board president requests discussion of block scheduling after public concerns
A proposed shift to block scheduling in the Agua Fria Union High School District is raising questions about student achievement, classroom resources and how families are being included in the decision-making process.
AZFamily
Mesa elementary school ranked No. 1 in the state, new report shows
A new report shows a Mesa school jumped nine spots to claim the title of Arizona’s number one elementary school. Kylee Cruz breaks down the rankings.
AZFamily
Emails show Tempe high school warned about locker room camera before arrest
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Emails obtained by Arizona’s Family show administrators at Corona del Sol High School were warned about a camera installed in a classroom used as a temporary locker room before a security guard was arrested on voyeurism charges. The emails date back to 2024 and...
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Chandler High School NHS encourages students to serve the community
The Chandler High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) provides students with opportunities to support their school and the surrounding community through volunteer work and service projects. From organizing campus blood drives to preparing meals for children in need, NHS members participate in activities that promote service, leadership, and community involvement.
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Gaels Dominate: Southwest Super 64 Champs!
The Bishop Gorman varsity girls basketball team made a statement Oct. 17th and 18th, traveling to Goodyear, Arizona, and returning home as champions of the Southwest Super 64 tournament. With three games in two days, the Gaels knew they would need to stay focused, bring their best effort and leave everything on the court.
East Valley Tribune
Mesquite football player suffers severe injury
Community support continues for the family of a Mesquite High School senior who suffered a devastating spinal injury during the football game with Eastmark High Oct. 2. “What a reminder that life can change in the blink of an eye and to never take life for granted,” Ricky Reyes posted on Facebook two days after his son, Noah, was injured making a tackle.
chandlernews.com
Expert: Chandler Unified could lose 7,500 students over 10 years
A demographer told the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board that they should expect to lose about 7,500 students over the next decade. It could also be more, or less, according to Rick Brammer of Applied Economics, who laid out three possible scenarios for the board at its Oct. 7 meeting.
fox10phoenix.com
ASU tops national innovation rankings for 12th straight year
TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona State University is getting an A+ again. The school was ranked the No. 1 university in the nation for innovation by U.S. News & World Report for the 12th year in a row. ‘We have been number one the entire time’. What they're saying:. "Ever since...
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Former employee claims retaliation in Tolleson school district lawsuit
A former Tolleson Union High School District employee contends she was terminated after participating in an investigation into the superintendent's conduct, according to a lawsuit that is headed to mediation. The lawsuit was filed in March by Cruzita Mendoza, who also serves on the Tolleson City Council . According to the lawsuit, Mendoza worked for the district for nearly 40 years. Before the 2025-26 school year, Mendoza said her contract with the district was terminated, according to court documents. The complaint accused the district of retaliating against her after she participated in an investigation into Superintendent Jeremy Calles' conduct in late 2024. In August, the case was ordered sent to mediation by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge. The two parties were scheduled to meet on or before Dec. 11. The lawsuit joins other controversies that have plagued the district. Also in 2024, an investigation was conducted after Calles filed a Title IX complaint against school Governing Board member and state Rep. Elda Luna-Nájera , D-Phoenix, who was the board’s president at the time. According to a statement read at a meeting by former board member Kino Flores, the investigation found there was a sexual relationship between the two. In
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High school football QB dismissed after changing play, 12 teammates suspended for season
High school football is usually about teamwork and school spirit, but sometimes things take a wild turn. A recent coaching decision in Arizona has everyone talking because it completely shook up a local team. A starting quarterback was kicked off the squad, and a bunch of his teammates got suspended right after. Here is the breakdown of what went down at Desert Ridge High School. A sudden roster shakeup Things were going along normally for the Desert Ridge High School football team in Mesa until a massive roster change happened. The starting quarterback Gunner Brewer suddenly found himself removed from
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Schools, budgets and the balance of power frame the contest in a swing Scottsdale-area district
If Republicans can’t hold on to a pair of legislative seats in a competitive and wealthy legislative district, Democrats could find themselves in control of the Arizona House of Representatives for the first time in 60 years. While Republicans labor to maintain the majority they’ve held in the chamber...
Arizona Cardinals
How To Watch: Marana at Corona del Sol, Flag Football Game of the Week
The "Arizona Cardinals Girls High School Flag Football Game of the Week presented by State Farm ®" will return to Arizona's Family Sports (AZFS) for the third consecutive year in 2026. The initiative, which debuted in 2024, made the Cardinals the first NFL team to produce and broadcast a...
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High school QB dismissed from team after calling audible, 12 teammates suspended for supporting him
MESA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A football player in Arizona says his high school playing career is over after being dismissed from the team following a dispute over a play call. Gunner Brewer, a senior at Desert Ridge High School, said the situation unfolded on the final play of...