The Final Four reading contest ranks schools against each other in a march madness style bracket, comparing how many minutes they've read for a chance to win money for literary programs.

This week, Arizona educators from around the state attended the annual Holocaust education conference put on by the Phoenix Holocaust Association and Arizona State University. 

The Superintendent of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District is explaining free preschool, CTE programs, and athletics will have to be cut after a budget increase and bond failed in the election. 

Here's the results of yesterday's election for the Valley's school districts: 

October had 7,579 eviction filings in Maricopa County, the second highest in a single month this year.

Scott Davis with the Maricopa County Justice Courts also expresses concerns about instability in the SNAP program and how that could impact renters.

AEA president says threats against teachers are becoming more common among Arizona controversy

Mesa High School was given an ‘A’ grade for the first time in the school’s history,

Mesa Public Schools will be opening two new high schools next school year, focusing on smaller learning environments and personalized education.

The Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) has two items on the November 4th ballot, a $415 million dollar bond and a real estate sale approval. 

The Pemberton, a popular downtown Phoenix bar is now offering food assistance to SNAP recipients via free meals, limited to one per day.

KTAR News Reporter Serena O'Sullivan has the story.

(Cover Art courtesy of The Pemberton/via Facebook)