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LGBTQ group relaunches as nonprofit after county community college ban

By Joseph Darius Jaafari | LOOKOUT

Aug 25, 2025

Equality Maricopa was axed by the Maricopa County Community College District to comply with Donald Trump’s anti-DEI stance.

These high schools were ranked the best in Phoenix

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 20, 2025

Arizona does little to support public schools, but several of them still rate well, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Far-right schools chief put MAGA ally on downtown Phoenix school board

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 7, 2025

Shelli Boggs asked applicants about their voter registration before tapping a right-wing operative for an empty board seat.

Arizona public schools are among the worst in the U.S.

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 22, 2025

Arizona lags nationally in public school spending and, well, you get what you pay for.

Controversial ex-school board leader allegedly ducking lawsuit summons

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 16, 2025

Jessica Bueno resigned after New Times revealed she bailed out a now-convicted sex offender. She’s being sued in another matter.

Peoria school district settles with trans teacher in harassment suit

By Tori Gantz

Jul 11, 2025

River Chunnui sued last year, claiming that right-wing school board members tried to get them fired for being trans.

Tolleson police defend student-punching cop, attack district officials

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 10, 2025

After smacking a student in the face, Tolleson cop Eric Hendrix was booted from his post as a school resource officer.

young adults sit on the floor and pose for a selfie in a bomb shelter

How Arizona students escaped Israel when war broke out with Iran

By Johnny Fogel | Cronkite News

Jul 8, 2025

Several Arizona students were caught amid missile strikes when Israel began a conflict with Iran. Here’s how they got out.

Tolleson police barred from local schools after cop punched kid in face

By Morgan Fischer

Jun 26, 2025

In September, police officer Eric Hendrix repeatedly punched and kicked a student at Tolleson High School.

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Phoenix school district didn’t inform parents of sexual abuse settlement

By Morgan Fischer

May 29, 2025

Parents found out from public records that the Phoenix Elementary School District settled a sexual abuse lawsuit for $200K.

Horne ‘surprised’ by anti-trans bill vetoes that happen every year

By Zach Buchanan

May 14, 2025

Every year, Gov. Katie Hobbs spikes the same anti-trans bills. Schools chief Tom Horne says he’s shocked it happened again.

The Valley will show out for a protest. But what comes after that?

By Morgan Fischer

May 1, 2025

Roughly 1,500 people protested at the Arizona Capitol on Thursday. Organizers want to turn them into committed activists.

‘Racist more than anything’: UA student who had visa revoked speaks

By John Washington | Arizona Luminaria

Apr 29, 2025

A University of Arizona Ph.D. student tells how the Trump administration’s capricious visa cancellations upended his life.

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ASU study abroad website scrubbed mentions of trans people

By TJ L'Heureux

Apr 25, 2025

A guide for queer students axed trans references sometime after mid-January. Some came back after New Times asked about it.

School board president who bailed out sex offender spars with Fontes, quits

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 23, 2025

At a Tuesday meeting, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes ripped school board president Jessica Bueno for her “incredible ego.”

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School board president who bailed out sex offender bails on board meeting

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 9, 2025

Last week, Jessica Bueno told Phoenix New Times she'd still “show up authentically as myself.” But not literally, it seems.

Online cooking show, lifestyle blog encourage use of Indigenous ingredients

By Anna Ehrick | Cronkite News

Apr 4, 2025

Berries, blue corn and squash are essential to traditional recipes. Native chefs share how to use them in everyday meals.

Phoenix school board president bailed out cafe owner after child sex sting

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 3, 2025

Jessica Bueno used her house as collateral to spring Xanadu Coffee owner Randall Denton from jail. She explains why.

Map: Kids in these Valley areas are least vaccinated against measles

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 2, 2025

Arizona hasn’t had a measles outbreak yet, but that doesn’t mean certain areas of the Valley aren’t vulnerable to one.

Arizona bill aims to ban ultra-processed foods in public schools

By Katrina Michalak | Cronkite News

Apr 2, 2025

The bill would prohibit foods with colored dyes and other potentially harmful ingredients from being served to students.

Education

Tom Horne barred us from his campaign email list

Mother-daughter officials tried to smuggle weapon into school

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Tom Horne barred us from his campaign email list

Mother-daughter officials tried to smuggle weapon into school

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