EDUCATION
Phoenix Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges Expressed Allegiance To Satan, Practiced Witchcraft
By Staff Reporter | Federal authorities arrested a third grade teacher in Phoenix on child pornography charges last week. Gabriel “Gabe” Lorenzo Chacon, 32, taught at Encanto Elementary School in the Osborn School District. Chacon was arrested by the Federal Bureau...
Grand Canyon University Appoints Phoenix Attorney James Williams To Lead New College Of Law
By Ethan Faverino | Grand Canyon University (GCU) announced this week the appointment of Phoenix attorney James Williams as the inaugural dean of its College of Law, marking another step toward the university’s plans to establish a law school centered on academic...
Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request
By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) has confirmed an independent review of the Arizona State University (ASU) hockey team coaching staff will take place. Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD4) and Sen. Hildy Angius (R-LD30), who called for the independent review...
Maricopa County Attorney Confirms Scottsdale Schools Violated Open Meeting Law, Contradicting District’s Claim
By Matthew Holloway | The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) found that Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) violated Arizona’s Open Meeting Law, according to a Sept. 22 letter that directly contradicts the district’s subsequent claim that no violation had...
Former NAU Fraternity Leader Gets Two Months In Jail For Hazing Death
By Staff Reporter | A former leader of a fraternity at Northern Arizona University (NAU) will serve two months in jail for the hazing that resulted in the death of a pledge earlier this year. Coconino County Superior Court sentenced Carter Thomas Eslick, 20, to...
ASU Student Who Inspired Tempe Police Oversight Board Faces Criminal Charges
By Staff Reporter | An Arizona State University (ASU) student who inspired Tempe to create a police oversight board is facing criminal charges for attacking an officer. Tempe police arrested ASU student Eryn Bonner in July after she refused to comply with law...
Gov. Katie Hobbs Funnels $16.4 Million In COVID Relief Funds To Arizona’s Universities
By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs is looking to spend as much of the federal COVID-19 relief funds as possible before Election Day and the December spending deadline. On Tuesday, Hobbs announced the allocation of more than $16.4 million to Arizona’s three public...
Arizona Lawmakers Call For Independent Investigation Into ASU’s Near-Fatal Hockey Workout
By Staff Reporter | Legislative leaders are petitioning the Arizona Board of Regents for an independent investigation into Arizona State University (ASU) over the near-fatal hockey team workout that occurred last month. State Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD4) and State...
AZGOP Slams Holly Lyon’s ‘Sweet Little Grandma Look’ With School Choice Ad In LD17 Race
By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Republican Party is targeting Democratic state House candidate Hollace “Holly” Lyon over school choice, circulating a graphic accusing the Legislative District 17 candidate of seeking to take educational options away from families. In...
University Of Arizona Suspends Another Fraternity For Hazing
By Staff Reporter | Another fraternity at the University of Arizona (U of A) is under suspension based on allegations of hazing. The Sigma Tau Gamma chapter at U of A was suspended earlier this month for allegedly engaging in hazing behaviors during the fall 2025...
Scottsdale Schools Violated Open Meeting Law, But County Attorney Says It’s Too Late To Act
By Staff Reporter | Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) violated the law with its school closure and consolidation committee, but the county attorney says it’s too late to stop them. The complaint was filed originally with Attorney General Kris Mayes back in...
Arizona Secures $5 Million Grant To Expand Special Education Teacher Apprenticeships
By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has secured a $5 million federal grant to expand teacher apprenticeship opportunities focused on special education. The five-year grant...
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