U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon marked the 238th anniversary of the Constitution by announcing a new federal priority on “patriotic education,” an initiative designed to elevate …
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The Justice Department has refused to defend the federal grant program for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, which are defined as colleges where at least 25% of undergraduates are Latino. In a July 25, …
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Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has asked state lawmakers for $180 million in the next legislative session to sustain and expand the state’s School Safety Program once current and federal funds expire.
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Ten Arizona students are beginning their higher education journeys with fewer financial worries thanks to a $100,000 scholarship investment from Cox Communications.
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Arizona has long been at the forefront of school choice, home to one of the nation’s largest voucher-style programs and thousands of charter seats. Now it may be the first to normalize AI-led …
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Studies show that classroom pets improve attendance, boost empathy and even improve test scores. Thanks to new grant programs, Arizona classrooms are joining the national trend of welcoming pets as part of the learning environment.
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While Minnesota grieves, Arizona leaders say the state is working to prevent tragedies by putting people at the center of school safety. Arizona’s model layers trained personnel, modern infrastructure and community care into a framework that emphasizes prevention and accountability.
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Mesa Public Schools, Arizona’s largest district, is reshaping its district leadership in an effort to streamline leadership and stabilize finances. Officials say the move will save $3.75 million annually.
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Districts and nonprofits are turning to peer-driven interventions like Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life. The initiative empowers students to recognize and respond to signs of bullying, depression and crisis — building safer campuses through connection rather than just discipline.
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As housing costs continue to climb and college completion rates stagnate among single-parent students, Maricopa Community Colleges is launching a new solution: a housing-education hybrid designed to …
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Proposition 123 was approved by voters in 2016 to settle a lawsuit alleging the state failed to account for inflation when funding schools between 2010 and 2013. The measure boosted the annual …
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Back-to-school season often brings excitement: new backpacks, first‑day photos and reunions with friends. But educators, parents and students say this year feels different …
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