At Durango Juvenile Center, one 17-year-old is nearing 40 college credits and dreams of running Goldman Sachs someday.

ASU's new 90-credit degree trims a year off teacher training as Arizona schools lean on alternative hires.

Mark Lathouwers learned CPR basics for a class challenge — and walked away with two tickets to Super Bowl LXI.

Joseph Parra Miguel fielded offers from 49 colleges but chose Arizona State to remain near the family that inspired him.

Bierman Autism Centers caps attendance and adds a quiet zone for its free Touch-A-Truck morning near 90th Street.

In Phoenix, Hannah has started rehab for right-side weakness and vision loss as her father's visa nears its Aug. 27 cutoff.

In the Valley, 10-year-old David Mendoza plays multiple sports through a league his mother says embraces him more than others ever have.

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $3 million in grants and a new provider search tool to lower out‑of‑school child care costs and expand access for Arizona families.

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix unveiled a $23.5M, five‑year plan to activate unused Monroe School space with new exhibits and more room for families. The project pairs public bond dollars with private grants to finish and open roughly 17,600 square feet of gallery space.

Surprise invites families to its Cookies and Crafts with Santa event on December 14, offering crafts and activities with Santa across six time slots. Registration is required, with a fee for residents and non-residents.

The Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) nurtures young minds in science and engineering, extending educational opportunities like the "Racing the Sun" program, and has been recognized with a community award.

Pima County Parks & Recreation opens Fall Break Camp registrations for kids K-5, offering sports, arts, and more at six locations, with camps running from 7:30 AM to 5 PM for a $25 enrollment fee.

Chandler Recreation and Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School offer free themed Family Community Nights monthly, featuring sports, crafts, and activities for all ages.