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ARIZONA CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

Read more education stories from Phoenix here.

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Arizona community colleges lower expectations for Workforce Pell as state approves first programs
Date: 2026-09-22
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
DOJ lawsuit seeks to end in-state tuition for undocumented students
Date: 2026-08-27
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Without sustained funding or coordination, Arizona’s push to boost postsecondary enrollment falls short
Date: 2026-07-01
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Arizona universities quietly altered DEI offerings after Trump threatened funding cuts. They won’t disclose how
Date: 2026-04-09
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Arizona voters approved in-state tuition for undocumented students. The state left implementation to chance.
Date: 2026-01-07
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Arizona voters approved in-state tuition for undocumented students. The state left implementation to chance.
Date: 2026-01-07
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Arizona colleges face ‘devastating impact’ after Trump slashes grant funds to minority-serving institutions
Date: 2025-10-20
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Amid student fear and uncertainty, Arizona colleges split on clear policies for ICE on campus
Date: 2025-09-08
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Molly Bohannon
Thousands of Arizona children now waitlisted for state child care assistance
Date: 2025-02-17
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Maria Polletta
Contentious ‘Project 2025’ plan uses Arizona as education model
Date: 2024-08-05
Source: AZ Center for Investigative Reporting
Maria Polletta

ARIZONA DAILY SUN

Read more education stories from Flagstaff here.

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A pathway to an associate’s degree: Northland Preparatory Academy’s new AGEC block
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: AZ Daily Sun
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Flinn Foundation is looking for student applicants from more rural areas
Date: 2026-10-11
Source: AZ Daily Sun
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Flagstaff High's Overhiser is youngest person to attend NASA and Air Force conference to present research project
Date: 2026-10-02
Source: AZ Daily Sun
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Day in the life of Puente de Hózhó’s principal Joe Caslin
Date: 2026-09-26
Source: AZ Daily Sun
JESSELLE ORTEGON Sun Staff Reporter
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Day in the life of Puente de Hózhó’s Joe Caslin principal
Date: 2026-09-26
Source: AZ Daily Sun
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Killip Elementary School lost essential funding for afterschool programs after 30 years
Date: 2026-09-23
Source: AZ Daily Sun
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BASIS Flagstaff ranked as top high school in Flagstaff
Date: 2026-09-16
Source: AZ Daily Sun
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NAU axes the cost of course materials for fall 2026 with new program
Date: 2026-09-14
Source: AZ Daily Sun
JESSELLE ORTEGON Sun Staff Reporter
A unanimous vote from the Arizona Board of Education adjusts the school grading system
Date: 2026-08-31
Source: AZ Daily Sun
JESSELLE ORTEGON Sun Staff Reporter
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FUSD Summer Internship Program offers high school students professional development experience
Date: 2026-08-29
Source: AZ Daily Sun
JESSELLE ORTEGON Sun Staff Reporter

ARIZONA PBS

Read more education stories from Phoenix here.

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Trump administration halted millions in education funding for Arizona
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Arizona PBS
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Maricopa colleges fill vital workforce gaps in booming industries, opening doors for students
Date: 2026-10-12
Source: Arizona PBS
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Arizona voters united on public education, want elected leaders to do more to support schools
Date: 2026-10-09
Source: Arizona PBS
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Prop. 320 forces schools to spend 60% of budgets on loosely defined instructional expenses
Date: 2026-10-08
Source: Arizona PBS
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1 in 4 Arizona students chronically absent, higher for disadvantaged students
Date: 2026-10-05
Source: Arizona PBS
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Leyba Ruiz, Yee disagree on how to fund public schools, Arizona’s school voucher program
Date: 2026-09-28
Source: Arizona PBS
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Maricopa Community Colleges operating aid left out of state budget for 12th year
Date: 2026-06-24
Source: Arizona PBS
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Arizona’s 2027 budget cuts millions in educational funding
Date: 2026-06-23
Source: Arizona PBS
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Maricopa Community Colleges receives $16 million grant to help students in need
Date: 2026-06-19
Source: Arizona PBS
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Arizona receives $300K grant to address teacher shortage
Date: 2026-06-13
Source: Arizona PBS
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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC

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THE DAILY COURIER

Read more education stories from the Prescott area here.

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Applications open for $1,500 K-12 teacher grant
Date: 2026-10-20
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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CVUSD flooding repairs underway but may continue into next year
Date: 2026-10-20
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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Education is on the ballot in more ways than one
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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Prescott College celebrates 60 years
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
Inside the dispute that led to five YC Foundation board resignations
Date: 2026-10-14
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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PHS celebrates homecoming with Distinguished Alumni Award inductees
Date: 2026-10-13
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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Here lies Angeline: A settler's story
Date: 2026-10-12
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, Prescott Valley Illustrated
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Flock cameras take the spotlight via campaign signage
Date: 2026-10-12
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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Biggs discusses water, Medicaid reform and taxes with Courier
Date: 2026-10-10
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier
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Lincoln Elementary's Fall Carnival returns with autumn fun
Date: 2026-10-09
Source: Daily Courier
By ALAN HUNT, The Daily Courier

INDEPENDENT NEWS MEDIA

Read more education stories from the Phoenix area here.

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Inside Litchfield Elementary School District: Meet Principal Fantazia
Date: 2026-10-20
Source: Independent News
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$100K grant expands student-veteran education program across Arizona
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: Independent News
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Arizona educator discipline cases surge as state clears backlog
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Independent News
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Litchfield schools seek new framework for 2027-28 budget decisions as enrollment grows
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Independent News
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Arizona educator discipline cases surge as state clears backlog
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: Independent News
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Litchfield schools detail override, bond spending as November election approaches
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: Independent News
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Inside Litchfield Elementary School District: Meet Principal Kimberly Hill
Date: 2026-10-14
Source: Independent News
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Belen Soto eighth-grade math proficiency doubles as teachers refine intervention approach
Date: 2026-10-13
Source: Independent News
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Paradise Valley schools approve teacher travel
Date: 2026-10-11
Source: Independent News
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PVSchools detail spending as two budget overrides return to ballot
Date: 2026-10-09
Source: Independent News
smantle@iniusa.org ( By Stacy Mantle)

KAWC

Read more education stories from the Yuma area here.

Sen. Mark Kelly visits with San Luis students, supports Yuma candidates
Date: 2026-10-21
Source: KAWC
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From ribbon-cutting to hands-on training: Hobbs revisits Wellton workforce accelerator
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: KAWC
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Gila Ridge High School competes for $1M field upgrade, seeks community votes
Date: 2026-10-14
Source: KAWC
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Cocopah youth learn language, traditions through Johnson-O'Malley program
Date: 2026-10-13
Source: KAWC
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Luis Barajas, Richard H. Schuman to be inducted into AWC Hall of Fame tonight
Date: 2026-10-02
Source: KAWC
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AWC looks to Taiwan for new student, semiconductor opportunities
Date: 2026-09-30
Source: KAWC
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Yuma-area lawmakers discuss priorities ahead of next legislative session
Date: 2026-09-28
Source: KAWC
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Yuma childcare, water and housing at AWC's annual legislative town hall
Date: 2026-09-26
Source: KAWC
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AWC receives $5 million SBA grant to support Southwest Arizona manufacturers
Date: 2026-09-23
Source: KAWC
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Public comment closes today on Ironwood transmission line as Quechan Tribe seeks alternate route
Date: 2026-09-21
Source: KAWC
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KOLD-TV

Read more education stories from Tucson here.

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New sensory-friendly gym opens in Nogales
Date: 2026-10-21
Source: KOLD-TV
Isabela Lisco
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Tucson USD announces third possible school closure
Date: 2026-10-21
Source: KOLD-TV
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Parents react to first Tucson USD consolidation announcement
Date: 2026-10-20
Source: KOLD-TV
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Tucson USD announces second possible school closure
Date: 2026-10-20
Source: KOLD-TV
Michael Cooper
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ESAs now fund more than 100,000 Arizona students
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: KOLD-TV
Isabela Lisco
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Tucson USD announces first possible school consolidation
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: KOLD-TV
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Pima Community College opens first bachelor’s program
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: KOLD-TV
Isabela Lisco
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TEP donates $100,000 to Pima Early Education Program
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: KOLD-TV
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Arizona Board of Regents cites housing, food, and mental health as key to student success
Date: 2026-10-14
Source: KOLD-TV
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Tucson USD invests more than $1 million in CTE programs
Date: 2026-10-13
Source: KOLD-TV
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KPNX-TV

Click here for the latest education stories from KPNX-TV, 12 News in Phoenix.

KTAR

Read more education stories from the Phoenix area here.

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New state assessment program helps Arizona teachers use data to personalize lessons
Date: 2026-10-21
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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$600,000 NASA grant to help Arizona universities teach AI for aerospace jobs
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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Arizona Supreme Court approves GCU College of Law without ABA accreditation
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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Peoria Unified faces $650K claim over alleged sexual misconduct by Mr. ORNG
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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Scottsdale Unified would have to cut $14.9M in non-classroom spending if Prop 320 passes
Date: 2026-10-14
Source: KTAR
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Peoria Unified Governing Board reports possible confidential information breach
Date: 2026-10-12
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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What’s on your ballot: Prop 320 would force certain schools to spend more in classrooms
Date: 2026-10-08
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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Here are all the Phoenix-area schools closed since 2024 or scheduled for closure
Date: 2026-10-07
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
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Arizona expands aerospace and defense training with new $6.4 million facility
Date: 2026-10-07
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer
Scottsdale Unified approves closure of two schools amid declining enrollment
Date: 2026-10-06
Source: KTAR
Shira Tanzer

Nogales International

Read more education stories from Nogales area here.

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Little Red recognized in national magazine
Date: 2026-10-17
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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English-only rule could affect local Head Start programs
Date: 2026-09-28
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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JTED bond would feature regional center; school districts not participating
Date: 2026-09-15
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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Community college adds three more technical programs
Date: 2026-09-15
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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'76 Apaches look back on historic sports season
Date: 2026-09-11
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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Lack of interest in school board creating vacancies
Date: 2026-09-03
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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Justice Project interns visit Arizona Supreme Court
Date: 2026-08-24
Source: Nogales International
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ESA initiative won't make ballot after falling short on signatures
Date: 2026-08-18
Source: Nogales International
Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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Favela says he was pushed out: 'I deserved more'
Date: 2026-08-17
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International
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'We're being pitted against each other': Nobody likes how heated the ESA debate has gotten
Date: 2026-08-12
Source: Nogales International
By Graham Krewinghaus Nogales International

Pinal Central

Read more education stories from the Casa Grande area here.

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Oracle Oaks 4-H prepares students to be Beyond Ready
Date: 2026-10-11
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer
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GRIC 4-H ready for second year after first at county fair
Date: 2026-10-10
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer
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Don Emmett
Date: 2026-10-02
Source: Pinal Central
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Scholarship recipient
Date: 2026-09-23
Source: Pinal Central
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ADK scholarship awarded
Date: 2026-09-23
Source: Pinal Central
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ASU study measures heat on school routes with help of CGESD students
Date: 2026-09-19
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer
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ASU study measures heat on school routes with help of CGESD students
Date: 2026-09-19
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer
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Education measures, school board races on Pinal ballots
Date: 2026-09-14
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer
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Education measures, school board races on Pinal ballots
Date: 2026-09-14
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer
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Copeland: Community is key to future school district success
Date: 2026-09-07
Source: Pinal Central
By ERICA LITTLE | Staff Writer

Today's News Herald

Read more education stories from the Lake Havasu area here.

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Taher chefs represent Havasu in national competitio
Date: 2026-10-20
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Nicole Bratley has last meeting at Mohave College as board member
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Military helicopter makes crash landing near Windsor launch ramp at Lake Havasu State Park
Date: 2026-10-19
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Daisy Nelson and Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Half of the firefighting force is eligible to retire; What is being done to replenish it?
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Half of Havasu's firefighting force is eligible to retire; What is being done to replenish it?
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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School Board honors Starline teacher for teacher of the year finalist finish
Date: 2026-10-16
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Oro Grande forced to dismiss students early due to AC malfunction
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Former Poston Internment Camp detainee shares experience with community
Date: 2026-10-15
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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School Board Candidate Q&A | What is the top concern you’ve heard from parents and staff about the school district?
Date: 2026-10-14
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald
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Mohave College opens enrollment for spring and summer Oct. 19
Date: 2026-10-13
Source: Today’s News-Herald
By Dylan Wickman Today's News-Herald

Times Media Group

Read more education stories from the Phoenix area here.

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Nonprofit examines school-to-workforce issues
Date: 2026-10-13
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
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Higley teacher in running for ‘Best Buddy’ award
Date: 2026-10-12
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
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Time growing short for teacher wishes
Date: 2026-09-22
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
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Divided Chandler Unified Board OKs land acknowledgment
Date: 2026-09-15
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
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Parents, others grill EDUPRIZE leaders over range of issues
Date: 2026-08-30
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
Higley Board vacancy to be filled by appointment
Date: 2026-08-06
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
Higley board member resigns midway through term
Date: 2026-07-27
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
Board member votes against Queen Creek Unified School District budget
Date: 2026-07-12
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
New round of safety grants benefits Queen Creek area schools
Date: 2026-07-07
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer
Tempe Elementary District Board nearing new budget approval
Date: 2026-06-14
Source: Times Media Group
Samantha Rea, Tribune Staff Writer

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