Education

Mesa Public Schools board approved a budget cutting nearly $18 million, closing two elementary campuses and reducing staff due to delayed state funding.

The Arizona Supreme Court heard a lawsuit challenging the state's expansion of school vouchers, citing constitutional concerns over public funding for…

Phoenix-area school districts plan multiple campus closures and boundary changes for 2026-27 due to declining enrollment and budget pressures.

Mesa Public Schools board reversed cuts and restored library staff positions after parent and teacher concerns about student access to resources.

The Arizona State Senate approved new restrictions on the Empowerment Scholarship Account program to tighten eligibility and spending rules.

Sixty-eight protesters were arrested at Arizona State University Tempe for defying orders to remove tents during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

The Arizona House debated a bill to reform the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program by adding income limits, transparency, and oversight.

Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff is cutting 60 jobs, including 50 faculty positions, due to state funding cuts and financial challenges.

Pima County launched the Literacy Boost Initiative to improve reading skills among K-3 students by enhancing teacher training.