Arizona students are taking online classes by the thousands, and with a change in state law, they have more options to do so.

Rejecting Democratic protests, Senate Republicans voted Wednesday night to adopt an $8.1 billion budget for the coming fiscal year.

The next president of the Arizona Senate says spending for the state’s elementary, junior and senior high schools will have to be on the chopping block when lawmakers act to keep the state budget in the black.

ASU is going after younger students — much younger.

ASU is going after younger students — much younger.

Arizona's Legislature will need to cut at least $1.3 billion from this year's fiscal budget starting in January.

How did the state get into its current mess?

Simple: It’s spending more than it takes in.

A suspicious fire early Friday at a Mesa fourplex left 22 people without homes.

A suspicious fire early Friday at a Mesa fourplex left 22 people without homes.

As you’re well aware, we’re living in difficult economic times. Consequently, you may be forced to make some financial moves you wouldn’t normally undertake. One such move you might be considering is taking out a loan from your 401(k) plan — but is this a good idea?

Common Core Standards for K-12 English language arts and math are here, and schools as we know them will never be the same. Or will they?

Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University will get an additional $15.7 million next school year under the budget agreement sent to Gov. Jan Brewer to sign.

Teachers looking to integrate technology into their classroom may be able to supplement technology in their classes through a grant from CCS.

It’s time to lace up your running shoes because registration has begun for the 28th Annual Gilbert Days 5K and 1 Mile Run and Family Expo Friday, Nov. 16 at Freestone Park.

The outcome of several key races may not be known for at least a week, in part because many early voters didn’t follow directions.

More Mesa high school students will get the chance to do genome research, thanks to a $300,000 award from the Science Foundation Arizona.

Scottsdale Councilman Jim Lane and Mayor Mary Manross are both nearing the $100,000 mark in campaign collections leading up to the Nov. 4 election for the city's top seat.

Scottsdale’s two strip clubs have contributed more than $200,000 to their Proposition 401 campaign and are vastly outspending their opposition in the fight against stricter regulations.

Scottsdale’s two strip clubs have contributed more than $200,000 to their Proposition 401 campaign and are vastly outspending their opposition in the fight against stricter regulations.

In this time of high unemployment, people are tapping into their retirement savings at a record rate to make ends meet, a trend that finance experts say could jeopardize their futures.

The Higley Unified School District governing board called for a K-3 budget override in the November election at Thursday’s board meeting. However, that is now contingent on a House bill that would move any upcoming school override elections to March 2010.

I read “When you teach, your students teach you” by columnist Mark Scarp.

An Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Program is being offered through May by the Thunder Wrestling Program at Desert Vista High School.