Third graders at American Learning Academy reached 63% in English Language Arts last year, nearly double the state average. Chief Academic Officer Amaris Lewis says teachers are focused on progress monitoring. They also have reading coaches on campus and literacy specialists at Title I schools.
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to open the state teaching standards and English language guidelines for diversity, equity and inclusion revisions.
The FBI is warning of criminals looking to target online shoppers and people who want to donate to charities ahead of the holidays.
SUSD parents are concerned about overcrowding following this week's school closures.
Tuesday night Scottsdale Unified School District voted to shut down Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon schools in 2026.
The Trump administration is at least temporarily withdrawing its plan to cut half of its permanent housing funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care program.
Increased energy demand has created an affordability problem in America. Arizona U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego has a plan to bring down energy costs. It involves a mix of energy sources like renewable, carbon and nuclear. Plus, investing in more storage capacity and transmission to efficiently move energy across the grid.
The Phoenix Union High School District governing board voted to reduce its staff by 6% Thursday night, cutting 167 positions.
On Dec. 9 the SUSD Governing board will vote on closing two district schools.
The CTE director at one of the nine school districts suing EVIT says if they lose the lawsuit, the CTE programs could be at risk.