Arizona’s unemployment in May was flat, staying at 8.2 percent. The private sector added more jobs than normal last month, while the public sector lost more than usual. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Arizona teachers are preparing for changes in their classroom this fall. It’s part of a multi-year process aimed at changing the way children are taught. They’re called Common Core Standards.

The Arizona Education Association is preparing its priorities for the coming school year.

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith explains why Mesa hopes to attract branches from universities across the country. Scott Jaschik of Inside Higher Ed explains why partnerships between cities and university branches are beneficial.

In an effort to provide more education opportunities to Arizona residents, the City of Mesa recently announced that it will soon be home to a campus of Pennsylvania's Albright College.

The Coconino County Public Health department is dealing with an outbreak of norovirus at a Flagstaff school. 

Arizona Senate President Steve Pierce, Senate Minority Leader Dave Schapira, political consultant Bob Grossfeld, and political consultant Barrett Marson talk about the most recent legislative session. They touch on the budget, education, redistricting, and various bills.

Federal authorities have accused four Arizona women of fraudulently collecting student financial aid money.

(Tempe, AZ) - Jazz guitarist, promoter, and producer Marty Ashby sat down with Blaise Lantana to discuss his jazz career. Hear the secrets he learned from the legends he brought to venues and events throughout his career. Marty Ashby also talks about his desire to leave listeners with something to remember. This interview is from 2010.

Mesa is moving ahead with plans to bring another college to that city. The Mesa City Council met Thursday to formally approve negotiations with Westminster College.