Arizona Media Association + Arizona Local News Foundation

(October 31, 2025) PHOENIX– The Arizona Local News Foundation is expanding its commitment to in-depth education solutions reporting with the addition of another education solutions reporter, making this the 16th reporter in the Arizona Community Collaborative. This new reporter will be working at KPNX-TV (12News) in Phoenix.  

This latest position is made possible through the generosity of our community donors and philanthropic partners at the Arizona Local News Foundation, including our latest collaborator, Grand Canyon University.  

“We’re grateful to our partners and donors whose support makes this possible,” said Chris Kline, President and CEO of the Arizona Media Association + Arizona Local News Foundation. “Their investment helps us serve students, families, and educators across the state with the local, trustworthy, solutions-focused reporting they deserve.” 

“At 12News, we believe education is one of the most important issues facing Arizona’s future,” said Kate Morris, General Manager at 12News. “The Education Solutions Grant program allows us to deepen our commitment to education reporting, helping our viewers understand the challenges, solutions, and opportunities shaping education across our state. This partnership reinforces our mission to serve as Arizona’s trusted local voice and to drive meaningful conversations that lead to progress for our students, families, and communities. This unique partnership allows 12News to maintain editorial independence while serving our community by providing fact-based information around our state’s most important education issues.” 

With 16 full-time education reporters throughout Arizona, reporters are focusing on everything from classroom innovations to community-driven solutions. The coverage is shared with local newsrooms statewide, expanding access to deeply reported stories that help families make informed decisions, support educators, and inform education policy. Read stories from all of our newsrooms here.  

Click here if you are interested in the Education Solutions Reporter position at 12News. 

For more information about the Arizona Local News Foundation and how to support its reporting initiatives, please visit azmedia.org/foundation  

Media inquiries: Contact Will Medina at will@azmedia.org 

The Arizona Local News Foundation exists to connect communities with more local news and information that drives our state forward. Backed by 400 local media brands that are part of the Arizona Media Association and overseen by its own independent board of directors, the Foundation funds programs that ensure information is more accessible and impactful in every Arizona community.