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Arizona voters could decide fate of controversial school voucher program
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (469+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Arizona voters could be asked this fall to rein in the state's controversial school voucher program. With 100,000 students enrolled statewide, supporters say the program ensures parents have choices. Critics say it's bleeding public budgets. Education advocates launched a…...
Elementary schools turn to science of reading to combat literacy crisis
15+ hour, 29+ min ago (489+ words) KANSAS CITY (InvestigateTV) " At 7, Julian Munoz loves reading and learning about polar bears at Crossroads Academy Charter School. But not long ago, reading a story out loud to his father, Gabriel, was a challenge. "It seemed like he couldn't quite…...
TUSD prints 15,000 ‘know your rights’ cards as ICE fears keep students home
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (488+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Anxiety about immigration enforcement is affecting Tucson students as the district responds to family concerns. A 2025 Stanford study found ICE fears caused a 22% spike in absences. The Tucson Unified School District is now weighing solutions as students…...
Scottsdale school district considers redistricting options after voting to close two elementary schools
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (158+ words) SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) " The Scottsdale Unified School District is deciding where to send students after voting to close two elementary schools, leaving parents with questions about their children's education. The board is considering three redistricting options after it voted to…...
Scottsdale school district considers boundary updates
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (78+ words) Scottsdale school district considers boundary updates'AZ Family Scottsdale school district considers boundary updates Teacher's aide in Mesa accused of sending explicit texts to teen boy Dozens speak against new ICE facility during Surprise council meeting Expert says possible ransom note…...
Buckeye school district celebrates kindergarteners’ reading achievements
1+ week, 3+ day ago (131+ words) Buckeye school district celebrates kindergarteners" reading achievements'AZ Family BUCKEYE, AZ (AZFamily) " The Buckeye Elementary School District celebrated young students across multiple campuses who reached their high-frequency word goals this quarter through the Reading Rocket program, and that"s Something Good!...
More student anti-ICE walkouts planned at Phoenix-area schools Friday
1+ week, 3+ day ago (323+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Valley school districts have been notifying parents about anti-ICE student protests planned for Friday. Posts circulating on social media suggest there could be walkouts at more than 30 schools. Students from different Valley schools marched to the state Capitol…...
Mesa students inspired to 'get healthy' through new initiative
1+ week, 5+ day ago (54+ words) Mesa students inspired to 'get healthy' through new initiative'azfamily.com Mesa students inspired to 'get healthy' through new initiative Former patient helps St. Jude 30 years after beating cancer Yuma fire recruits volunteer at community food bank Grand Canyon University wins…...
New initiative aims to inspire healthy habits among Mesa students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (153+ words) MESA, AZ (AZFamily) " A new partnership is placing an emphasis on creating healthy habits and strengthening mental wellness among Valley students, and that is Something Good. The City of Mesa, Mesa Public Schools and the Be Kind People Project (BKPP)…...
District officials approve closure of Pioneer Elementary School in Gilbert
1+ week, 5+ day ago (205+ words) GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) " Another East Valley elementary school is closing because of low enrollment and other challenges. The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board voted Tuesday to shut down Pioneer Elementary School, which has been open for more than four decades....