Students can expect to attend classes for four days a week. The fifth day, a non-student contact day, will serve as time for instructors to plan lessons, prepare for class and schedule meetings on campus.

In the Flagstaff Unified School District, a student said he "kind of wanted to shoot up the school" because the staff did nothing about bullying. 

State education officials signed off on creating an Enhanced Standard Certificate for teacher candidates who complete a residency route, spending a year learning from an experienced educator inside the classroom.

The federal government says state funding was not adequate for the highest-need schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state owes roughly $17.5 million to four districts.