Michigan education officials on the hot seat over the state’s poor academic performance

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Two top officials with the Michigan Department of Education on Tuesday defended the current state of Michigan schools...

Attorney Hillary Walsh's Vision for Helping 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants

In a small courtroom in Phoenix, Arizona, a woman named Carla, bruised emotionally and silenced by fear, sat gripping a manila folder of documents she barely understood. Her U.S. citizen husband had weaponized her immigration status for years,...

Veterinary students provide care at wild horse facility in Arizona

Learning to care for animals at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine often extends beyond the classroom. For students like Jason Simmons, this meant spending time in central Arizona's corrals, where wild horses and burros roam....

Gila County Education: 2,120 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year

Katherine Haley Vice President of Arizona State Board of Education | oakrosegroup.comKatherine Haley Vice President of Arizona State Board of Education | oakrosegroup.com There were 2,120 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Gila County schools...

Man accused of multiple child sex crimes arrested in Mexico and extradited to Arizona

Ciro Soberanes Moedano fled the US in 2016 while under investigation for charges including child molestation, according to Chandler police. CHANDLER, Ariz. — A man who had been on the run for nearly 10 years has been arrested in Mexico and...

Higher education and immigration experts say Trump policies are hurting students

Higher education experts say immigration changes under the Trump administration are threatening students. That — amid plans from the administration that new student visa interviews will be put on pause. Student visa interviews are a key step for...

Snake surprise: Arizona resident pops their hood and finds some slithery friends

A resident snapped photos of two snakes found coiled up on top of a car's engine compartment. SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — An Arizona resident went to check the car oil Wednesday morning and got a slithery surprise hiding underneath the hood. The Sierra...

La Paz County Education: 1,182 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year

There were 1,182 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in La Paz County schools in the 2024-25 school year, a 1.3% decrease from the 1,197 Hispanic or Latino students in the previous school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education....

The infrastructure behind AI: How contractors are powering Arizona data center surge

Arizona is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for data center development, driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing demand for robust digital infrastructure. Developers are drawn to the region’s...

Cardi B to receive ASCAP’s Voice of the Culture Award in Los Angeles: TASTY CLIPS

Cardi B, the Grammy Award-winning performer currently living her best life on The Riviera with new beau, NFL superstar Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots, will come to Los Angeles June 8 to receive a coveted award. The multi-platinum artist...

Jesuits ready to work with Rep. Ciscomani, others on immigration policy

Kelly Ryan Submitted photo By Kelly Ryan | Jesuit Refugee Service USA In 1687, Jesuits started establishing missions in the Sonoran Desert. The missions, including San Xavier del Bac, founded in 1700 by Father Eusebio Kino, S.J., were highly...

Here's where Sprouts plans to open its newest location in Arizona

Plans have been submitted to add a Sprouts store at the Four Peaks Shopping Center in Fountain Hills. PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market is planning to open its first location in the Town of Fountain Hills. The Phoenix-based company has submitted...

Arizona students rally at Capitol demanding protection from Trump education policies

Democratic lawmakers and students from across the state gathered at the state Capitol Monday morning to demand that lawmakers protect students from the Trump administration’s attacks and ensure higher education funding won’t be cut. The Arizona...

Arizona Cardinals will host first Mental Health Awareness Game in December

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the Arizona Cardinals are making history with their first-ever Raise Awareness for Mental Health Game. This initiative, led by Brook Choulet, M.D., will be taking place Sunday, December 7 at State...

Arizona Sen. Gallego's comments on trans kids, immigration show support of right-wing causes

Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says "there should be a separation” between transgender children and their peers in certain sports based on their biology. In an interview with a conservative online magazine called The Dispatch, which...

Don’t abandon what works for Arizona’s students and workforce

Teena Olszewski When it comes to expanding opportunity for students, the path from potential to progress doesn’t happen by chance. It takes sustained commitment, coordinated efforts and wise public investment. For 25 years, Arizona GEAR UP...

‘Active-ism’ Trips Turn Paying Guests Into Park Activists

Many outdoor advocacy groups see America’s national parks as facing a political crisis. DOGE and President Trump’s administration have openly targeted the National Park Service (NPS) with sweeping layoffs, budget cuts, office lease terminations,...

Here’s how Arizona economy has hit some turbulence

The Arizona economy posted surprisingly slow growth in 2024 and is on course for similar performance in 2025. State job growth was revised down significantly last year, matching the national pace. Even so, the state labor market remained tight,...

Arizona Gov. Hobbs supports LGBTQ+ Youth Day

Arizona’s skills economy: Careers without college

Katherine Cecala Submitted photo By Katherine Cecala | Junior Achievement of Arizona For generations, a high school diploma or college degree was sufficient in preparing young adults for the transition into building a career. But in recent...