5 Hidden Tunnels Under American Colleges Most Students Never See

There are so many interesting things when it comes to colleges. Most have been around for decades, even centuries, so […]

Tempe Elementary School District softens approach to reducing absenteeism

Nearly three in 10 Tempe Elementary School District students were chronically absent in September 2025, and district officials are trying a new approach to get more children into classrooms this year. Rather than scolding families about missed school days, the district is setting quarterly attendance goals, identifying students who need...

Scottsdale Unified to close Copper Ridge, Laguna Prep schools

This is not a rerun: The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board decided – by a 3-2 vote – to close two schools. The action to close Laguna Prep and Copper Ridge at the board’s Oct. 6 meeting was eerily similar to one a year before, when SUSD Superintendent Scott Menzel guided the board to close Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon K-8.

Brophy junior Ian Palumbo commits to Notre Dame Baseball

PHOENIX -- Brophy junior baseball player Ian Palumbo has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame. The announcement came on Monday

'Sometimes I'd rather go to bed hungry': ASU Downtown students pay premium prices for subpar dining

PHOENIX — I walked into The Drop on the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus looking to do my usual meal exchange for a vegan burger. I was told they no longer accept meal exchange for that, only regular burgers and turkey sandwiches. So I’d have to pay $15 if I wanted my normal meal.

Paradise Valley schools approve teacher travel

Three Paradise Valley Unified School District educators will attend national conferences this fall to strengthen instruction in world languages and science following unanimous governing board

Jobs are coming to the West Valley; our community colleges need to be ready

OPINION — The West Valley is in a period of tremendous growth. TSMC is producing advanced semiconductors in north Phoenix. Amkor is building a major semiconductor packaging and testing campus in Peoria. VAI Resort is taking shape in Glendale. Hospitals and medical facilities are expanding along with our population.

New crisis alert badges allow Phoenix Union staffers to call for help by pressing a button

Phoenix Union High School District employees have access to a new safety feature this year. All staffers now wear crisis alert badges right next to their employee IDs. “They’re a blank badge with a small button on the front," said Richard Franco, the district's executive director of marketing, communications and safety.

Brophy junior Ian Palumbo commits to Notre Dame Baseball

PHOENIX -- Brophy junior baseball player Ian Palumbo has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame. The announcement came on Monday

Higher tuition creates financial challenges for international students

International students at Mesa Community College pay nearly four times the tuition residents do, causing a major financial strain for many students on F-1 Visas. According to the Maricopa Community Colleges website, international students pay $372 per credit, compared with Maricopa County residents, who pay $97 per credit. F-1 visa...

The 20 American cities with the best public schools, based on data

See the 20 American cities with the best public schools, based on Niche's 2026 ranking of test scores, graduation rates, teacher quality, and parent and student reviews.

Vance accuses ASU, other U.S. universities of undercutting American wages and visa fraud

The federal government is accusing Arizona State University of visa fraud. Vice President JD Vance says ASU — along with nine other universities across the country — are using the J-1 visa program to employ foreign workers as researchers, while paying them less than Americans in the same job.

Arizona teen heads to Washington for National Civics Bee

CHANDLER, Ariz. - From the desert to Washington, D.C., an Arizona teen is taking his love of civics out of the classroom and all the way to the capital for a national competition. Meet Arizona's Rep :. Hamilton High School freshman Shaurya Arora has always loved learning about government. "I...

Longtime Norwood teacher dies

Pinnacle Baseball's Jackson Leigh commits to ASU

PHOENIX -- Pinnacle High School junior Jackson Leigh has committed to play baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Leigh made his announcement via social media Saturday. Leigh is a

Peoria School Board Votes 3-2 to Self-Report Possible Open Meeting Law Violation

The Peoria Unified School District governing board voted 3-2 on Thursday to self-report a possible violation of the state's open meeting law to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. The dispute stems from a September 22 television interview in which Rooks allegedly disclosed confidential information from an executive session discussing an investigation into two former Centennial High School teachers.

Peoria libraries offer free toddler music classes

Little ones can clap, move, sing and explore the joy of music with Peoria's free toddler music program for children ages 0-5.

Peoria school district votes to self-report to AG for possible confidential information leak

Board member Heather Rooks said she was being falsely accused of disclosing information to a local news outlet.

Upsets, thrillers. What we learned in Arizona HS football Oct. 8-9

There were dominant performances, thrill rides, upsets and statement wins. Here's a recap of Arizona high school football action from games played on Oct. 8-9 and a look at what's to come. What we learned: Darryl Little II among best The Skyline is the best region in 4A from top to bottom. Whoever comes out on top is going to have an edge in the state playoffs. And, when it comes to dynamos, look no further than Phoenix Thunderbird junior quarterback/defensive back Daryl Little II. He never leaves the field. He wouldn't let his team lose to Phoenix St. Mary's on Friday, putting the Titans on his back in a 36-34 thriller with his two touchdowns and two-point conversion run in the final quarter, after the Knights had taken a 34-22 lead. St. Mary's had trailed 14-0 after King James ripped the ball loose from quarterback Luke Horn's hands and took off for a 35-yard fumble return for a TD in the first quarter. There's another Panthers team in the West Valley that is rolling in 4A's Skyline Region. That's Peoria, which rolled to a 58-21 victory over Surprise Paradise Honors with Jamarion McClurge running for 195 yards and three

Grand Canyon University Names Founding Dean of Newly Established College of Law

For James L. Williams, the practice of law has never been separate from his Christian faith. It is a calling – an opportunity to pursue justice, serve others and use his professional gifts for a greater purpose. That conviction will now shape the development of Grand Canyon University’s new College of Law.