Roxanne De La Rosa is the education solutions reporter for Arizona PBS. Her role is made possible through grant funding from the Arizona Local News Foundation’s Arizona Community Collaborative Fund and Report for America, and she’s a Report for America corps member.
De La Rosa worked at KTAR News as an anchor, assignment desk editor and as a digital content producer and editor. She has reported on education and immigration issues and covered local politics.
De La Rosa has a master’s degree in mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she also earned her bachelor’s in journalism.
Her passion for storytelling goes beyond reporting: In her spare time, De La Rosa enjoys sharing personal stories on stage in front of a crowd. She loves spending time with her daughter, reading bedtime stories and looking for the best ice cream spots around town.
Roxanne can be contacted at rdelaro6@asu.edu. Read Roxanne’s latest articles below.
Undocumented children are being denied access to Head Start
In an unprecedented move, a new federal directive targets undocumented children and families by denying them access to the early childhood education program known as Head Start.
Dream.Org teaches young adults to advocate in their communities
An advocacy training program funded by the NBA Foundation will serve 25 youth from marginalized groups in Maricopa County and provide them with the tools to solve issues within their own communities.
Super Why Reading Camps bring literacy to young learners in Arizona
Children who attended a Super Why Reading Camp receive books and school supplies, all part of a program aimed at building early literacy skills.
Valley nonprofit will shell out a record $1.5 million granting teachers’ wishes
In its tenth year, Wishes for Teachers will dole out a record breaking $1.5 million to help students across the state. The wishes are funded by the Fiesta Sports Foundation, which hosts local annual events.
How one program is combatting Arizona’s literacy crisis in a unique way
Discover how Reach Out and Read Arizona is tackling the literacy crisis by promoting early reading during pediatric visits.
Helios makes higher education accessible for transfer students
The Helios Education Foundation offers scholarships to students from low-income and marginalized communities in Arizona. Meet two recent recipients.
ESA voucher program helps Arizona students, families
Private school wasn’t something one Arizona mother could afford, but thanks to the ESA voucher program, it was an option for her children.
Two Phoenix school districts receive $25,000 for student food pantries
Education leaders are preparing for the slashing of federal funding to SNAP, including support for student food pantries.
Arizona Representative, former teacher says more educators need to be in office
Arizona Representative, Nancy Gutierrez, is a former teacher who feels more educators need to be involved in legislature.
Arizona holds first statewide town hall on education solutions
Journalist Roxanne De La Rosa attended the Arizona Media Association and Clean Election’s first statewide town hall on education in Arizona.
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