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Future of Prop. 123 school funding is uncertain. AZ chamber CEO wants voters a get a 'clean' bill
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (1014+ words) A voter-approved measure that brings around $300 million a year into Arizona's public school system from the state land trust expired last year, as lawmakers and the governor couldn't agree on what to send back to the ballot. They did agree,…...
This professor wants to sue ASU, says he was subjected to harm by attending mandated DEI training
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (739+ words) An ASU spokesman at the time denied that the training was a requirement, and Anderson's lawsuit was eventually dismissed by the Arizona Court of Appeals. DINGMAN: Just to ask, do you feel that there's a way of looking at history…...
ASU students train food bank leaders on new dashboard to address food insecurity
2+ day, 16+ min ago (212+ words) In partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank, students and faculty from Arizona State University developed a dashboard to help food banks tackle food insecurity across the state. The digital tool consists of a wide variety of data, including census demographics,…...
Phoenix elementary school employee arrested for child pornography
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (151+ words) A Phoenix elementary school employee has been arrested by the FBI on allegations of possession and receipt of child pornography. According to a statement from the Washington Elementary School District, Manuel Pantoja has been employed there since 2023. He was an…...
Arizona universities help ADEQ document the state's abandoned mines
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (234+ words) Arizona's vast mineral wealth fueled its economic growth, but left behind tens of thousands of abandoned mining sites. Many were never fully documented. Arizona's three public universities have developed new tools to help the state manage the risks associated with…...
ASU among 31 universities to cut ties with PhD Project after pressure from White House
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (307+ words) After pressure from the White House, 31 universities have cut ties with an organization that helps Black, Hispanic and Native American students get doctorate degrees. Arizona State University is among them. The PhD Project was a little known organization until it…...
This homeschooling alum wants more safety measures, benchmarks for students
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1828+ words) Homeschooling is becoming more popular in Arizona and across the country. This is for a lot of reasons " from the pandemic to the rise of school choice and school vouchers to the advent of parents" rights and a new sense…...
Scottsdale school board members at odds over cuts to close $7.7 million shortfall
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (261+ words) Members of the Scottsdale Unified School District governing board are at odds over how to make necessary budget cuts. The district is looking for cost-saving options as it faces a $7.7 million budget shortfall. The board has already approved two school…...
Bill would punish teachers, districts for organized strikes after anti-ICE protests in Tucson
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (144+ words) Lawmakers are pushing a bill to prohibit teachers from going on organized strikes, following anti-ICE protests in Tucson. The legislation would penalize public school teachers who participate in organized "work stoppages." Teachers at fault would be stripped of their benefits,…...
ASU researchers are using technology to help older adults with dementia who live alone
1+ week, 2+ day ago (127+ words) ASU researchers are using technology to help older adults with dementia who live alone'KJZZ Researchers at Arizona State University are studying how technology could help older adults who are living alone with cognitive decline. Ross Andel is a professor at…...