Arizona Education News
Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman on Sunday ordered a statewide closure of schools through at least March 27 as authorities rush to contain the outbreak of the new coronavirus. The leaders said they'll work with health officials to decide whether schools should remain closed longer.
→ List Of Arizona Schools Offering Meals During Closures
→ List Of Arizona Schools Offering Meals During Closures
March 15, 2020
The Arizona Education Association is encouraging all students in Arizona to stay home from school until Gov. Doug Ducey presents a plan to curb the spread of the coronavirus and ensure safe schools.
March 15, 2020
Pima Unified School District in Graham County in southeastern Arizona said on Friday evening that an elementary school employee has presumptively tested positive for the coronavirus. An estimated 166 students are believed to have come in contact with her, said superintendent Sean Rickert.
March 14, 2020
The Alhambra Elementary School District announced Thursday afternoon that it’s closing all of its schools starting Monday until further notice in response to the global coronavirus outbreak. One Phoenix mother has two childcare choices: hire an expensive sitter or take time off work. She said both will hurt her finances.
March 13, 2020
As pro sports leagues and the NCAA announced plans to suspend their seasons, the industry came to a rapid halt. That didn’t stop Grand Canyon University from making a personnel change, the firing of head men’s basketball coach Dan Majerle, former Phoenix Suns star. Brad Cesmat, CEO of Sports360 AZ and longtime Valley sportscaster, joined The Show to talk about the move.
March 13, 2020
Schools around Arizona have announced they would close because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Here's a list of confirmed closures. Check back for updates. If you know of a school closure, email [email protected] or reach out on Twitter @kjzzphoenix.
March 13, 2020
Despite the governor’s decision for schools to remain open, four large school districts in metro Phoenix announced late Thursday that they would shut down because of the new coronavirus. Widespread shutdowns were not necessary at this point because there isn't a broad spread of the virus, said Jessica Rigler, assistant director at the state Department of Health Services.
→ List Of Arizona School Closures
→ List Of Arizona School Closures
March 13, 2020
We celebrate International Women’s HERstory Month with some influential Arizona writers and readers.
March 13, 2020
A group of Phoenix high school seniors are getting a different kind of education. They’re training to become certified nursing assistants. CNAs typically provide hands-on care to older adults living in long term care facilities. The work is tough but for these students, it’s also an opportunity.
March 13, 2020
Republican state lawmakers have so far voted along party lines to advance a bill to ban transgender student athletes from competing in girls sports. But the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ civil rights group, has released an open letter from 40 major businesses, including Amazon, Google and Uber, opposing such measures.
March 12, 2020
Universities across the state are also reacting to the governor’s and the president’s announcements regarding coronavirus. ASU President Michael Crow announced yesterday that all in-person classes will “transition to online instruction wherever possible.”
March 12, 2020
Back in January, the School of Architecture at Taliesin and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation decided to close the Scottsdale school. But the board for the School of Architecture at Taliesin has voted to keep the doors open. The board made its decision last week after reportedly securing other sources of funding.
March 12, 2020
Following reports of three new possible coronavirus cases in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey has declared a statewide public health emergency. The declaration frees up tools to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Department of Health Services, led by state health Director Cara Christ, will now coordinate the state’s ongoing response. And state officials now have access to $500,000 in emergency funds.
March 11, 2020
Thirty families representing the state’s 30 legislative districts came together at the state Capitol on Wednesday for Arizona’s first Strolling Thunder, an event advocating for babies and families. Jake Adams of Southwest Human Development says the state is far behind when it comes to early childhood education and development.
March 11, 2020
Spring break at Arizona State University ends this weekend, but students won’t be back in classrooms on Monday. In an email to the ASU community, President Michael Crow announced that in-person classes will be moved online "wherever possible."
March 11, 2020
In order to swiftly and effectively respond to the coronavirus, the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board acknowledged its own limitations. At a Tuesday night work session, the board was presented with the college system’s response so far.
March 11, 2020
The Southern Arizona Research Science and Engineering Foundation's annual science fair is taking steps to mitigate health concerns that naturally arise when mixing thousands of school-aged children in close quarters amid fears of the spread of the coronavirus.
March 10, 2020
The only football player to be charged as an adult in the Hamilton High School hazing scandal pleaded guilty late last month to three counts of aggravated assault. That brings to an end the judicial process stemming from the 2017 scandal, which also saw five of Thomas’ teammates charged as juveniles.
March 9, 2020
State lawmakers voted along party lines last week to pass a ban on transgender students athletes from competing in girls sports. It’s a controversial bill that’s making national headlines.
March 9, 2020
The Arizona Department Of Public Safety has inspected nearly 1,300 school buses for mechanical problems again, after the state trooper originally assigned to inspect them was accused of negligence.
March 9, 2020
