EDUCATION
GCU Responds To Biden Admin’s Attempts To Shut Down University
By Elizabeth Troutman | The largest Christian university in the U.S., Grand Canyon University (GCU), defended itself against “disturbing and defamatory” public comments made by the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. “Mr. Cardona’s inflammatory...
Hobbs Kills School Board Transparency Bill
By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to help increase transparency for Arizona school board elections was vetoed by the state’s Democrat governor. On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1097, which would have “require[d] school district governing board election ballots...
Hobbs Vetoes Pingerelli’s Public School Cell Phone Ban Bill
By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to increase governance on cell phones in public schools was vetoed by Arizona’s Democrat governor. Last week, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2793, which would have “require[d] each school district governing board and charter school...
Peoria Parents Urge District To Act After Basketball Coach Arrested For Child Sex Abuse
By Staff Reporter | Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) parents and community members urged greater action from their district during last week's board meeting after the arrest of a prominent basketball coach for child sex abuse. The coach, 37-year-old Patrick...
Scottsdale Schools Receive Parents’ Donation Of Pro-American Books
By Staff Reporter | Scottsdale parents and community members were approved to donate pro-American books to district schools. The Scottsdale Unified School DIstrict (SUSD) governing board approved the books unanimously during Wednesday’s meeting. The selections will be...
Popular Phoenix Suns ‘Superfan,’ High School Coach Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
By Staff Reporter | A popular “superfan” of the Phoenix Suns and high school basketball coach, “Mr. ORNG,” was arrested on Wednesday on charges of soliciting minors for sexual content. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Mr. ORNG, 37-year-old...
Trans Teacher Suspended For Sex Life Discussions, Storage Closet Excursions With Students
By Staff Reporter | A transgender high school teacher received a three-year suspension of his teaching certificate for multiple alleged offenses, which included discussing his sex life and conducting private storage closet excursions with students. Erin Quigley — a...
ASU To Host Former Democratic Speaker Of The House Nancy Pelosi
By Elizabeth Troutman | Arizona State University plans to use taxpayer dollars to host a talk by former Democratic congresswoman Nancy Pelosi on Monday. Pelosi will have a conversation with Obama administration strategist David Axelrod as part of the ASU College...
Flagstaff Schools To Bring Gender Ideology Into Middle School Sex Ed
By Staff Reporter | Flagstaff schools are gearing to update their sex ed curriculum with material introducing gender ideology. Gender ideology topics, such as gender identity and transgenderism, would be introduced to Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) students...
Hobbs Denies Students The Opportunity To Learn About Horrors Of Communism
By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to help educate Arizona students about the history of communism met its demise in the Governor’s Office. On Tuesday, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2629, which would have “establishe[d] November 7 of each year as Victims of Communism Day...
University Of Arizona President To Step Down
By Elizabeth Troutman | The University of Arizona is getting a new president. University President Robert C. Robbins told the Arizona Board of Regents on April 2 that he will step down by the end of his current contract as soon as his successor is ready. “After...
Flagstaff Elementary School Posts Fliers For LGBT ‘Name Change Clinic’
By Elizabeth Troutman | A Flagstaff elementary school posted fliers for an LGBT "name change clinic" at its elementary school. DeMiguel Elementary School in the Flagstaff Unified School District advertised one•n•ten’s legal name change clinic, which offers to help...
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