Senators give early approval to directing department to list banned books
State senators gave preliminary approval Thursday to a measure directing the Department of Education to come up with a list of books that are banned in public schools.
Arizona schools awash in federal virus cash, some flooded
Arizona K-12 schools have been sent nearly $4.3 billion through several federal coronavirus relief packages, with virtually every public charter school or traditional district receiving extra cash.
COVID-19 spike brings tough choices for schools
The state's top education official said Monday that a new spike in COVID-19 will force local schools into the "impossible decision'' of whether to shut their doors to in-person learning to prevent students and teachers from getting sick.