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A partir de junio de 2024, la adopci�n de autobuses escolares el�ctricos en los EE. UU. ha aumentado hasta un total de 12 164 autobuses desde 2012, seg�n la Iniciativa de Autobuses Escolares El�ctricos. (Adobe Stock)

AZ tiene más de 150 autobuses escolares eléctricos, ¿habrían más en camino?

Con el inicio de las clases, muchos estudiantes de Arizona tomarán el autobús para ir a la escuela. A principios de este verano, la EPA …

Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez delivers his inspirational life story to students whose family members are seasonal farmworkers at Arizona State's Migratory Student Summer Academy. (Charlie Leight/ASU)

ASU camp helps kids of migrant families explore STEM options

A summer program at Arizona State University is introducing children of migrant families to the opportunities of a college education. The Migratory …

Nationwide, the child poverty rate decreased from 17.2% in 2021 to 15.9% in 2022, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to this year's Kids Count Data Book. (Adobe Stock)

Report: AZ's educational system failing its students

Arizona's overall child well-being ranks 42nd in the nation. The latest Annie E. Casey "Kids Count" Data Book looks at markers to see how well …

In Arizona, the minimum Empowerment Scholarship Account school voucher is $500 higher than the state per-pupil funding in district schools, according to Save Our Schools Arizona. (Adobe Stock)

AZ public school advocates demand ESA voucher reform

As the State of Arizona grapples with a $1.8 billion budget deficit, public school advocates are demanding urgent reform on the state's Empowerment …

ESA vouchers will cost the state $825 million in fiscal year 2024, according to Save Our Schools Arizona. (Adobe Stock)

Proposed voucher accountability rules nixed by AZ Republicans

Arizona Superintendent of Public Education Tom Horne and the State Board of Education have rejected a move to enact a new ESA Voucher Handbook…

The Arizona Attainment Alliance pointed to the pilot program between NAU and Coconino Community College as an early proof of the validity of the universal admissions concept. (Jimmy Emerson/Flickr)

NAU receives award for rethinking college admissions

Northern Arizona University has been awarded $750,000 because of how the institution is changing its framing around college admissions, by doing away …

Arizona Attainment Alliance se�al� el programa piloto entre la NAU y el Coconino Community College como una primera prueba de la validez del concepto de admisi�n universal. (Jimmy Emerson/Flickr)

NAU recibe premio por replantear admisiones universitarias

La Universidad del Norte de Arizona recibió $750,000 dólares por el cambio de mentalidad que están llevando a cabo en materia de admisi…

Arizona is one of only three states offering families 100% eligibility for ESA vouchers, according to a new report. (Adobe Stock)

Report: AZ doesn't do enough to fund, support public schools

A new report is handing out grades to states for their support of public schools and Arizona gets an "F." The Network for Public Education's "Public …

Achieve60 AZ's goal is directly related to projections that 70% of Arizona's job openings will require completion of some form of education beyond high school. (Adobe Stock)

Poll: Strong majority in AZ values postsecondary education

A new poll finds in Arizona, an overwhelming majority believes increasing the number of adults with college degrees, certificates, and credentials …

El objetivo de Achieve60 AZ est� directamente relacionado con las proyecciones de que el 70% de las vacantes laborales en Arizona requerir�n la finalizaci�n de alg�n tipo de educaci�n m�s all� de la escuela secundaria. (Adobe Stock)

Encuesta: Fuerte mayoría en AZ valora la educación postsecundaria

Una nueva encuesta revela que en Arizona una abrumadora mayoría cree que aumentar el número de adultos con títulos, certificados y …

Around 36% of Latino voters in Arizona said the issue of immigration has a lot of influence on the candidate they will support for president in 2024. (Adobe Stock)

ASU professor examines legal structures shaping Latino experiences

David Lopez, distinguished visiting professor of law at Arizona State University and co-dean emeritus at Rutgers University, said Arizona State has …

While the number of student loan borrowers aged 62 and older grew by 800,000 from 2017 to 2022, the number of Parent PLUS borrowers grew by only 100,000. (Adobe Stock)

Student loan repayments begin soon; older Americans still struggling

By Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News…

Under the SAVE Plan, a single borrower who makes less than about $15 an hour won't have to make student loan payments, and borrowers earning more could save over $1,000 a year on their payments, according to the U.S. Department of Education. (Damir Khabirov/Adobe Stock)

What AZ Student Borrowers Should Know as Loan Repayment Looms

Many Arizonans will start making payments on their student loans again next month, so it is time for those borrowers to figure out where they stand …

Claire Gunderson is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, and the Jemez and Laguna Pueblo of New Mexico. (Charlie Leight/ASU News)

First-Year ASU Student Helps Close Engineering Gender Gap

The percentage of female engineers varies by specialty, but 2021 figures show only 9% of mechanical engineers are women. One Arizona State University …

Desiree Fowler will be formally inducted into her new role during the board's annual conference in December. (AZ School Boards Association)

Arizona School Boards Association Elects First Indigenous President

The Arizona School Boards Association has for the first time in the organization's approximately 80-year history chosen an Indigenous woman to be pres…

Jacob Moore is the former associate vice president of tribal relations in the Office of Government and Community Affairs. (Charlie Leight/ASU News)

New Leader at Arizona State University for American Indian Affairs

Arizona State University wants to continue fostering and cultivating relationships with tribal nations in the state. It plans to continue to do so …

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, child care workers make less than workers in 98% of the nation's other professions, with a median annual pay of just under $29,000. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Arizona Ranks Poorly in Overall Child Well-Being

New data ranks Arizona 39th in the country for overall child well-being. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2023 Kids Count Data Book…

Arizona State University reports first generation students make up almost 35% of its enrollment. Its Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program has served more than 2,300 parent-student teams. (Hector Pertuz/Adobe Stock)

ASU Outreach Program Helps First-Generation College Students

Navigating college can seem overwhelming for first generation students, but an early outreach program at Arizona State University aims to change it…

According to ALL in Education, climate and environment has been identified as one of nine factors that have the biggest effect on student academic outcomes. (Adobe Stock)

AZ Schools Set to Receive Trees Through State Budget Appropriation

Arizona environmental-justice advocates are celebrating some big wins passed through the state budget. One of the provisions, Senate Bill 1689…

After receiving her master's degree in Education from Arizona State University, Laura Terech began teaching in a Title I school. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)

Former Teacher, Now AZ Lawmaker, Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

It is Teacher Appreciation Week , and one Arizona lawmaker, who is a former elementary school teacher, wants to recognize the important work …

School districts have until Aug. 22 to turn in their applications for this year's Clean School Bus Program. (Moms Clean Air Force)

AZ School District Sees Benefits of Electric Buses, More Funds On Way

This week, one Arizona school district is sharing the local benefits ushered in by the Inflation Reduction Act. Isaac School District in West …

Din� College is the first tribally controlled and accredited collegiate institution in the United States. (Wikimedia Commons)

Rural, Tribal AZ College Works to Support Student, Community Needs

A tribal college in Arizona has gotten some national attention this spring for "community college excellence," in this case, on the Navajo Nation…

Daniel Hernandez is the only global fellow from Arizona State University participating in the fellowship. (Photo courtesy of Hernandez)

ASU Student to Embark on Fellowship Spanning Three Continents

Most people's college schedules don't involve learning on three continents in the same year. But that's the plan for one Arizona State University …

According to the Trevor Project, two-thirds of LGBTQ+ youth report debates over state laws restricting the rights of transgender youth have negatively affected their mental health. (Adobe Stock)

Legislation Advances Targeting LGBTQ+ Arizonans

This week, multiple bills are making their way through the Arizona Legislature some say unfairly target LGBTQ+ people. One measure, Senate Bill 1040…

According to the American Heart Association, children in low-income households consume two and a half times more sugary drinks than their peers in higher-income households. (Adobe Stock)

AZ School District Prioritizes Water Access for Students

Two school districts in Arizona are working to improve water access for students. Tolleson Elementary and Cartwright Elementary school districts …

Joellen Russell says diesel buses emit fumes like formaldehyde and benzene, the same chemicals found in cigarettes. (Adobe Stock)

Expert: AZ's Dirty Energy Negatively Impacts Kids, Federal Dollars Could Help

April is Earth Month, and for many climate scientists and advocates across the world, it's a time to raise environmental awareness. In Arizona…

According to the Arizona Education Association, there are also more than 1,600 vacancies for special-education paraprofessionals in the state. (Adobe Stock)

AZ Educators Rally to Address "Teacher Retention Crisis"

Arizona educators spoke out about what they're calling a teacher retention crisis in the state and released a proposed budget for how the state should…

According to Students Demand Action, firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens. (Adobe Stock)

AZ Law Could Allow Parents to Carry Guns on School Campuses

A new law in Arizona could allow parents and guardians of children who attend public schools to carry their guns on campus if they hold a valid concea…

According to a Lumina Foundation report, attainment for Arizona adults in 2019 was 53.8%. In 2021, it was 54.4%. (Adobe Stock)

Report: AZ Makes Degree Attainment Progress; More Work Needed

Arizona is one of the states seeing a significant increase in degree attainment from 2019 to 2021, according to a new report. The Lumina Foundation …

Seg�n el informe, el nivel de estudios de los adultos de Arizona en 2019 era del 53.8%. En 2021 fue del 54.4%. (Adobe Stock)

Informe: AZ avanza en la obtención de títulos, pero hay que seguir trabajando

Arizona es uno de los estados que vio un aumento significativo en la obtención de títulos de 2019 a 2021, según un nuevo informe…

The Arizona Senate approved the measure with a two-thirds vote, and it did not require a signature from Gov. Katie Hobbs. (Adobe Stock)

AZ Legislators Waive Education Funding Cap, Avoiding School Closures

With only weeks until the March first deadline, Arizona lawmakers voted to let public school districts spend the close to $1.4 billion allocated to …

According to Arizona State University, the credit-bearing courses through Study Hall are one-third of the average course cost at a public four-year university for in-state students. (Adobe Stock)

New Online College Courses from ASU, YouTube, "Crash Course"

Arizona State University, YouTube and the video channel Crash Course have announced a partnership to offer a series of online courses for college …

Seg�n ASU, los cursos que otorgan cr�ditos a trav�s de Study Hall representan un tercio del costo promedio de los cursos en una universidad p�blica de cuatro a�os para estudiantes residentes del estado. (Adobe Stock)

Nuevos cursos universitarios en línea de ASU, YouTube, "Crash Course"

Arizona State University, YouTube y el canal de vídeos Crash Course han anunciado una asociación para ofrecer una serie de cursos en lí…

Students will meet virtually or in-person with their GRIT advisor throughout the academic year. (Photo courtesy of the Phoenix Public Library)

Phoenix High Schoolers Get College-Ready with Access to Tech

The Phoenix Public Library is making navigating going to college easier for first-generation college students. The Arizona Lottery's Give Back …

Los estudiantes se re�nen con su asesor GRIT en persona y virtualmente durante el a�o escolar para asegurarse de que est�n al d�a con su plan individualizado. (Adobe Stock)

Estudiantes de secundaria preparados para universidad con apoyo tecnológico

La Biblioteca Pública de Phoenix está facilitando el paso hacia la universidad para los estudiantes universitarios de primera generació…

According to University of Arizona data, 43% of workers at the university make less than $25 an hour. (Adobe Stock)

AZ University Workers Ask for Better Pay, Working Conditions

Unionized workers at The University of Arizona and Arizona State University are calling for the schools to pay all campus workers $25 an hour by 2025…

In 2019, Ty'Lesha Yellowhair worked with the town of Gilbert as its Native American management intern, as part of its Family Violence Unit. (Photo courtesy of Yellowhair)

ASU Grad Wants to Make a Difference for AZ Tribal Members

Arizona tribal communities face inequalities every day, but a recent Arizona State University graduate said she wants to shape public policy to help …

Free Program Fosters Business Skills for AZ Native American Women

Native American women in Arizona are getting a chance to launch their own businesses, with expert advice. Project DreamCatcher is a unique, free …

In 2022, Arizona had 970,751 students enrolled in 1,590 schools in 261 districts across the state, according to Ballotpedia. (Adobe Stock)

AZ School Districts Face Possible Budget Cuts

Arizona school districts could face the tough challenge of having to cut 18% of their current budgets, which amounts to a statewide total of more …

Researchers say improving diversity in the nursing profession starts with a more inclusive learning environment. (Adobe Stock)

Researcher: AZ's Nursing Workforce Should Reflect its Patients

Nurses are at the forefront of patient outcomes, and experts say a workforce that better reflects the population it serves can help reduce healthcare …

In 2018, undocumented immigrants in Arizona paid an estimated $228.5 million in state and local taxes, not including federal taxes. (Adobe Stock)

AZ Groups Push for In-State Tuition for Undocumented, DACA Graduates

A measure to provide in-state tuition to all Arizona high school graduates regardless of immigration status will be on the ballot this November…

En 2018, migrantes indocumentados en Arizona pagaron aproximadamente $228,5 millones en impuestos estatales y locales, sin incluir los impuestos federales. (Adobe Stock)

Grupos de AZ presionan por obtener matrícula estatal para graduados indocumentados de DACA

Este noviembre, se incluirá en la boleta electoral una medida para proporcionar matrícula estatal a todos los graduados de las escuelas …

A recent study finds that parents and teachers need to be involved as more kids ages 8-18, already on social media, are beginning to use the metaverse. (Studio Romantic/Adobe Stock)">

Tech Insider, Health Experts Call Social Media Growing Threat to Kids

Last year, a whistleblower lifted the curtain on how Facebook and its sister companies impact children's mental health. Now, alongside teachers and …

Native Americans make up about 1% of Arizona State University's 40,000 students on its Tempe campus. (Pixabay)

Arizona State Recognized for Recruiting Native Faculty, Students

An article in the Chronicle of Higher Education showed progress has been made at Arizona State University (ASU) in recruiting Native American faculty …

Los nativos americanos representan alrededor del 1% de los 40,000 estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona en su campus de Tempe. (Pixabay)

Arizona es reconocido por reclutar profesores y estudiantes nativos

Un artículo de Chronicle of Higher Education señala el progreso realizado en la Universidad Estatal de Arizona para el reclutamiento de prof…

Los graduados de la escuela secundaria de Arizona de poblaciones hist�ricamente subrepresentadas se inscriben en la universidad a tasas m�s bajas que sus pares, seg�n la Junta de Regentes de Arizona. (Adobe Stock/Im�genes de Brastock)

Para algunos en AZ, los sueños universitarios se ven truncados por la pandemia

Los negros y los latinos en Arizona se han visto afectados de manera desproporcionada por la pandemia de COVID-19, incluidos sus planes de asistir a …

Arizona high-school graduates from historically underrepresented populations enroll in college at lower rates than their peers, according to the Arizona Board of Regents. (Adobe Stock/Brastock Images)

For Some in AZ, College Dreams Cut Short by Pandemic

Blacks and Latinos in Arizona have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including their plans to attend college. In 2020…

The Salt River Project will award $200,000 in grants next year to Arizona teachers for special projects in science and social studies. But they must apply to be considered. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

Salt River Project Competition Means Grants for Arizona Teachers

Arizona educators constantly are coming up with creative ways to keep their students engaged, but often money is not available for special projects…

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