Education
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Arizona bill aims to ban ultra-processed ingredients in public schools
A bill that aims to cut out ultra-processed foods in Arizona’s public schools is now moving through the Senate after passing the House—but critics say it doesn’t provide additional funding to source healthier ingredients.
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7 scholarships for students of color in Arizona
These scholarships can help offset college expenses for people of color in Arizona, addressing historical barriers to higher education.
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Parents of students with disabilities are fearful of cuts as Trump dismantles Department of Education
Parents of students with disabilities along with their teachers and advocates are wondering what comes next after President Donald Trump directed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to dismantle her department.
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Explainer: Vouchers & poor funding are forcing these Arizona public schools to close
It gets worse: School vouchers don’t just harm public schools—they’ve harmed water and highway projects, too.
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As state legislators target curriculum, ASU changes DEI language across numerous platforms
Community and university organizations have criticized ASU for making changes to its LGBTQ+ resource pages following President Trump’s order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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All 4 ASU campuses, ranked from best to worst
Wondering which of the four ASU campuses is best for you? Here is a ranking that considers personal growth and professional opportunity.
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Innovation boom: University of Arizona leaps to 31st in world for patents
The University of Arizona jumped to No. 31 on the 2024 National Academy of Inventors list for utility patents.
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Arizona’s educators are tired of national and state lawmakers targeting their most vulnerable students
Arizona’s public school allies are tired of bearing the brunt of right-wing political attacks and are calling on elected leaders to protect students.
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DEI order jeopardizes NAU science and health program for Native American youths
After President Trump issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Cultural and Academic Research Experience at NAU has scaled back significantly and is in danger of shutting down.
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Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump’s DEI dragnet at Arizona universities
President Trump’s effort to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs is squeezing research at Arizona universities in areas with little or no connection to DEI, like wildfire prevention, air pollution, and public health.
