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ASU launches online law degree to expand access to justice
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (380+ words) A first-of-its-kind program is making law school for accessible for ASU students. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns more about the JD law program." TEMPE, Ariz. - A first-of-its-kind program is now at ASU'a part-time and online law school'with hopes of expanding…...
Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (210+ words) WASHINGTON - Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their accounts will now be managed by the Treasury Department, according to a'new agreement announced on Thursday.' "The Federal Student Assistance Partnership marks an intentional and historic step toward breaking up the…...
Students accuse Mesa theatre director of inappropriate nudity exercise
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (540+ words) The director of Mesa Community College's drama department is accused of encouraging students to undress on stage in front of their classmates as part of a required midterm assignment. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story. Past and present theater…...
Mesa Community College finds no Title IX, Title VI violations in director misconduct probe
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) MESA, Ariz. - An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the drama department director at Mesa Community College found no violations of Title IX or Title VI. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program…...
Arizona gun safety bill for schools sparks heated debate at State Capitol
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (459+ words) Arizona Senate Bill 1424 aims to bring firearm safety lessons to the classroom. Families impacted by gun violence and Second Amendment advocates are split on the proposal. PHOENIX - We're learning more about a bill at the Arizona Statehouse that would require…...
Threats reported at 2 West Valley high schools
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (72+ words) Classes at Canyon View High School and Verrado High School have been canceled, according to Buckeye Police, as a result of bomb threats that were made against the two schools. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more. Classes at Canyon View…...
Arizona lawmakers weigh mandatory K-12 gun safety classes
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (43+ words) Arizona lawmakers weigh mandatory K-12 gun safety classes'FOX 10 Phoenix An Arizona bill could require K-12 students to take annual gun safety classes. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean breaks down the goal of the bill and why some are against it....
Arizona bill could require gun safety classes for K-12 students
6+ day, 41+ min ago (481+ words) PHOENIX - Starting next year, students in Arizona K-12 schools may be receiving annual firearm safety classes, if a bill currently working its way through the statehouse this session is signed into law. Gun safety classes for students as young as 5 years…...
North Phoenix superintendent resigns following heated vote
1+ week, 5+ day ago (377+ words) DEER VALLEY, Ariz. - The superintendent of the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) announced his intent to resign Tuesday night during a heated school board meeting focused on the district's long-term growth. Dr. Curtis Finch, who has led Arizona's fifth-largest…...
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (156+ words) The Home Depot Foundation 'Path to Pro Education Grants" provides funding for trades training programs. (PRNewsfoto/The Home Depot Foundation) The'Bureau of Labor Statistics says the'skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with…...