Education

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

Experts are concerned that the outbreak could worsen in the fall and winter months.

Department of Education launches online teacher certification tool

Applications can now be completed entirely online.

Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August

The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

It has been more than 50 years since Hispanic Heritage Week was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988.

UA Safety Update: potential active shooter trainings, lighting improvements

The Office of Public Safety released data from a campus-wide safety survey.

Three-judge panel knocks ban on transgender girls in school sports

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision to block the state from enforcing a law banning transgender students from school sports.

US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions

Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities.

AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues

The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.

UofA to launch first Physical Therapy program in 2025

The program is hoping to help fill a physical therapist shortage in the state.

UA welcomes its largest, most diverse class

First year students also set the record for most in-state students in university history.

UA move-in week expected to boost Tucson economy by nearly $10 million

This year all dorms are at capacity as more than 7,500 students move in.

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Schools and health experts are now saying it is OK to send children to class with some symptoms of illness, including a runny nose or cough.

Discovering dynamic history in "Coronado: The New Evidence".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Simon Donovan shares a story about a beloved dog named Betty.

Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)

The division of roles and responsibilities is the biggest difficulty that parents face when bringing home a new baby.

Horne pushes back on Hobbs' request for Department of Education audit

Superintendent Horne said the misappropriation of federal dollars was the previous administration’s responsibility.

The Buzz: 4-Day school weeks in Arizona

Does taking a day off help with some of the state's education issues?

A tale of true love that began in Tucson in 1943 continues today...

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit Valley of the Moon; Marquez Price on "digital detoxing"; and 65 years of local television history in the AZPM Video Archive.

Back to school: San Xavier del Bac Mission School reopens after two-year hiatus

Historic catholic school welcomes young learners back to campus with renewed spirit and community support

Congressman Ruben Gallego visits Pima Community College to champion workforce development

The U.S. Senate candidate emphasized the need for adaptable education pathways and legislative support to address workforce challenges.

Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data

The complaint alleges TikTok has knowingly allowed children to create accounts and retained their personal information without notifying their parents.

"The Holocaust and Beyond: From the Boy Who Escaped the Nazis"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Nick C. Hall, the Mayor of Old Tucson, and a song about spreading love, joy, and hope.

"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks with Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Checking in with the Tucson Audubon Society; and a Tucson knitter who is making socks the REAL old-fashioned way.

AZ Supreme Court: State not responsible for TUSD desegregation expenses

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state does not have to reimburse Pima County for taxes levied for Tucson Unified’s programs stemming from its decades-long desegregation case.

AZ unemployment drops, remains at record low

The rate drop counters common seasonal trends.

Pima County ready with back to school vaccines

Help is available for parents seeking to update their child's immunization list.

Sharing lived experience with keen observation.

On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums.

Air conditioning improvements begin at TUSD schools

The funding comes from a voter-approved bond passed last fall.

AZ Department of Education under investigation for how it approves school voucher spending

The Arizona Attorney General's office sent a letter to the department on July 1 informing them of the investigation.

"Taking the camel to the drive-in?" Historian David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.

Why "Breaking Bread" is a different approach to political discussion.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How art can help with in-hospital healing; Luis Alberto Urrea on how his literature career began; and "Stories That Soar!" considers the meaning of love.

The Buzz: The coming state budget has its critics

Worries about shorted funding, misallocated funds and existing problems cause concern for some.

ASU and UCLA launch Latino Data Hub Action Lab to empower, educate policy advocates

New initiative harnesses census data to inform policies impacting Latino communities in Arizona.

Scholarships A-Z

Scholarships A-Z provides resources for undocumented college students.

Clases de Ciudadanía

For more than 25 years, Pima Community College has been offering free citizenship classes for adults in our community.

Books Save Lives

How Books Save Lives: Daphne Russell Is Transforming Literacy with Her Introspective Reading Method

Saguaro City Music Theatre

An inclusive and tuition free musical theatre school welcomes kids of all abilities

Stories That Soar!

Empowering Young Writers: The Literacy Connects Program “Stories that Soar!” builds literacy by bringing kids' stories to life through the arts.

Make Way for Books – 25 Years

Empowering Young Minds: 25 Years of Make Way for Books Impact on Literacy! Collaboration with University of Arizona Publishing Class Unveils Heartwarming Children's Stories through new App