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Arizona seeking PSAs on health-care infections
Arizona health officials want to use public-spirited video to reduce the frequency of infections that people get in health-care settings such as hospitals while receiving treatment for other conditions.
Arizona 30th in residents with bachelor’s degrees
The latest Census data shows Arizona ranks 30th in the country in the percentage of residents who hold a bachelor's degree.
Survey: Spending cuts 1st choice of Arizonans
A survey indicates that most Arizonans' first choice for balancing the state budget is to cut spending.
Board of Regents approves reducing AIMS scholarship
The Arizona Board of Regents voted 9-1 to scale back the state AIMS scholarship, approving a proposal that would implement stricter academic standards for eligibility and cut the award from 100 percent to 25 percent of tuition.
State regents looking to alter AIMS scholarships
The Arizona Board of Regents still are considering making changes to the state's AIMS scholarship.
Brewer touts new law streamlining process of transferring college credit
Gov. Jan Brewer, who is seeking election to a full term, visited ASU’s West campus Wednesday to hold a ceremonial signing for a law that took effect earlier this year, which aims to eliminate confusion on campus by requiring common course numbers for all 100- and 200-level classes. It applies to all public universities and community colleges.
Arts education: The true picture
Most K-12 schools in Arizona offer students some sort of arts instruction, but the vast majority of those schools spend less than $1 per student per year in supporting those classes, according to a report released in July.
Centennial celebration intended to be artistically diverse
The long list of projects underway for the Arizona Centennial includes a varied mix of artistic and educational endeavors.
Feds say AZ violates rights of English learners
Federal investigators say the state is violating the 1964 Civil Rights Act by shortchanging thousands of students whose first language is not English.
Economy, returning vets boost community college enrollment around state
After losing his job as a dishwasher and after 21 years of work, Harold Luke decided to go back to school.
First Things First users caught in political, economic hailstorm
The Legislature's decision to go after First Things First and its $325 million was inevitable, given the magnitude of the state's financial woes. But the agency also made political missteps that made it a target. Now the agency that is dedicated to providing health care services to children is fighting for its existence. In November, voters will be asked whether to continue the programs or dissol[...]
State requiring students to prove residency
Before students living in Lukeville on the Arizona border with Mexico can board a bus for school in Ajo, they must prove their U.S. citizenship.
