Alexandra Hardle

Some personal news: I’m super excited to announce that I’ll be moving to Phoenix next month to be a city watchdog reporter for @azcentral! I’ll be covering the Southwest Valley— Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Tolleson and Litchfield Park.

"Horne defended his stance on the ESAs, saying the program has allowed every family to ensure that their children’s needs are met.” By @AlexandraHardle: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

"Metro Phoenix high school students protest ICE with campus walkouts." (via @AlexandraHardle and @ErickTrevino) azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

"'Moreno’s interpretation, if adopted, allows her to lie in wait and challenge a board member’s qualification to serve when she opposes that member’s decision or vote on a particular matter,' Gordon wrote..." By @AlexandraHardle & me: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

It's the courage of survivors to speak up, in the hope that doing so will protect someone else, that continues to inspire my commitment to journalism. My latest for @azcentral on sexual hazing and cover-up on a high school wrestling team: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Phoenix Elementary School District's mobile clinic program has the added benefit of boosting attendance, school leaders say. Read here: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

"Kimberly Yee says she'll take on Tom Horne to be 2026 Republican superintendent candidate." (via @AlexandraHardle) azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

EMILY PIKE EXCLUSIVE: A federal agent closed a sexual assault investigation days after the 13-year-old reported being attacked. Said the case wasn’t “suitable for federal prosecution” despite arrest of suspect. Story @azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Phoenix Elementary school board president posted bail for a businessman arrested in a child sex sting operation. Jessica Bueno now faces a recall petition. Story by ⁦@AlexandraHardle⁩ via ⁦@azcentral⁩ azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

BREAKING: 8 international students at ASU have had their visas revoked. A university official said they are not believed to be related to pro-Palestinian protests. ICE agents have been on ASU's campus at least once. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

State Board of Education rejects discipline against Chandler school officials accused of failing to stop a teacher from touching female students — at least for now. Stoty by @AlexandraHardle via @azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Five current and former Chandler Unified officials face potential discipline for their handling of claims of inappropriate touching against a former teacher. ⁦Decision could come today. With @AlexandraHardle⁩ @azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

New @azcentral — DOGE cuts hit Arizona’s rural development office, 10 laid off Former staffer Joshua Abbott told me he was overseeing nine figures worth of federal loans at the time he was let go: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Science teacher: "I am completely shocked at how quickly false information can spread online and how many people immediately attacked me with hateful and threatening emails..." Readers of this story by @AlexandraHardle & @ecsantacruz3 will agree: azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

"Surprise teacher harassed after misidentified in viral video." (via @AlexandraHardle and @ecsantacruz3) azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Sixteen books yanked from shelves of Scottsdale school libraries after challenge by a conservative coalition — all based on a website that ranks content. Story by ⁦@AlexandraHardle⁩ via ⁦@azcentral⁩ azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

NEW: AG Kris Mayes joined a lawsuit today against the Trump administration's attempt to limit funding for "indirect cost" reimbursements from the NIH. Those cuts could lead to disruptions in clinical trials and other critical research, her office warned. azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

17/ Here’s our full story. I hope you'll read propublica.org/article/biden-…

I'm back in South Carolina! After a couple years covering education out West, today is my first day as @theobserver's accountability reporter for Rock Hill, York County and other SC communities that border Charlotte.